The Florida A&M football team wrapped up the home schedule with another win against the Howard Bison (1-10). The Rattlers (9-1) dominated every aspect of the game, finishing with a score of 39-7. This week, the team prepares for a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference match-up that wraps up the regular […]
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10 tips for conquering capstone
School of Journalism & Graphic Communication seniors graduating next month have just completed capstone presentations. Unfortunately, many students do not know all the requirements until they sit in the capstone class their graduating semester. This needs to change. Underclassmen should be well-prepared for this important moment that decides their future. […]
Student-athletes eager to start being compensated
After much pressure from California’s newly signed law ,“The Fair Pay to Play Act,” which allows college student-athletes the ability to make money off their likeness, the NCAA’s Board of Governors unanimously agreed to explore allowing college athletes nationwide to receive those same benefits. Now that the NCAA has demonstrated […]
Debate aims to bridge gender divide
Students turned the heat up on a cool Tuesday night during a debate over controversial topics for both genders. The FAMU Peer Mentor Program hosted Guy Code vs. Girl Code at Perry Paige Auditorium. The aisles were separated by gender, allowing both sides to advocate for their group. Guys and […]
Local researchers hope to mitigate damage from strokes
When a person has a stroke, it can alter anything from the brain to the rest of the body. Strokes are the third-leading cause of death for women, fifth overall and one of the top causes of disability in the United States. Populations most at-risk for stroke are individuals who […]
FAMU celebrates International Education Week
International students at Florida A&M University are being recognized and celebrated this week through a series of events hosted by the Office of International Education and Development. International Education Week is a joint initiative by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education designed to honor the […]
Mind Your Business Expo shines a spotlight on student businesses
Hundreds of people turned out at The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.’s Mind Your Business Expo at the Grand Ballroom Monday night. A post went up a couple of weeks ago on the sorority’s Instagram page allowing businesses the opportunity to register for Monday’s event. Registration […]
How to adjust your hair for winter
Winter is coming, and that means silk press season and the season for protective styles. “It’s a perfect storm of bad conditions. Wind and harsh cold air suck moisture out of your hair, and cause tangles. But once you’re inside, the heated air is so dry, your office can be […]
FAMU grad ‘traps chicken’ seven days a week
Born on the west side of Chicago, 27-year-old Tyus Williams is a force to be reckoned with. Williams, the owner of Chicago Chicken & Grill on West Pensacola Street, is a FAMU grad with designs on creating a mini-chain of eateries in Tallahassee. He got his start in the restaurant […]
How much more will you pay to support local Black businesses?
Consumers who support local Black businesses regardless of the price of their merchandise, say they’ want to see Black entrepreneurs succeed. Florida A&M University is home to some 10,000 students, the Incomparable Marching 100 and Black small businesses. Students create independently owned and operated companies to support themselves and build […]