The Black Student Union at Florida State University has been taking steps to strengthen its connection with the students of Florida A&M University. This past Wednesday, its members hosted a Wild N Out event which included students from both FAMU and FSU. The event was based off of Nick Cannon’s […]
Author: Sidney Fleeks | Staff writer
FAMU Association of Black Journalists welcomes new members
The Florida A&M chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists held its first general body meeting for newly admitted members Tuesday followed by a NABJ student recap session in j-school’s lecture hall. FAMU’s chapter is called ABJ. Dozens of students were on hand eager to see what NABJ had […]
Review: At Hangar 38, food not to die for
Ever wonder if entertainment establishments could have great food and games? I gave Hangar 38 a try. Hangar 38, located on Thomasville Road in Northeast Tallahassee, is an entertainment center that combines bowling, arcade games and a restaurant. It was founded by three men who felt the need for a […]
Fundraising with food chains
Combining the love of food and the goal to support a campus organization has been made easier. Many organizations on campus find different ways to raise money, whether it’s selling chocolate, donuts or even doing simple dollar sheets. And now a new trend has emerged: partnering with food chains to […]
Cummings leaving FAMU for FSU
Larry Cummings, Jr. is getting ready to say good-bye. Cummings, the resident director for Palmetto Street Apartments South, will be ending his tenure with FAMU Housing to pursue a new opportunity at Florida State University. Cummings started working for FAMU Housing as a resident director in Gibbs Hall in […]
FAMU cruises in season opener
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team kicked off their season with a win against Edward Waters College in Al Lawson Gymnasium with a score of 90-74. FAMU finished the 2018-2019 season with a woeful 12-19 overall record. They were able to stay two games above .500 with a respectable 9-7 conference record to finish […]
Bra decorating promotes breast cancer awareness
The Campus Activities Board along with Venom Dancers hosted a breast cancer awareness bra decoration event last Friday. “This event consisted of men and women from around the campus to bring a bra and decorate it to donate,” said ZaKiah Miller-McFadden, a third year public relations major from West Palm […]
Plan what you want and go get it.
A plan in life, will always make it possible for you to achieve your goals. The goals you have set in your life are checkpoints. The five-year plan is what everyone should keep in mind on a day to day basis. The plan can include your home, dream car, dream […]
Avoiding sickness as the cold weather approaches
As football season is ends, cold and flu season begins. Students do bare more viruses as the colder months approach so it’s important to keep yourself protected. “We definitely have a cold and flu season, students do bare more viruses going around and we share them through coughing, and through […]
Grand opening of new senior living community leaves guests in awe
The Grove at Canopy held a grand opening for a new senior living community on Thursday. The community is owned by Starling Living, which is dedicated to luxury and resort-style amenities for senior citizens who can feel right at home. Starling Living has communities in Ponte Vedra, Memphis, TN, Montgomery, […]