Jarred Nauls, 27, at the FPTA 2019 Student Conclave at the University of Miami. Photo courtesy Jarred Nauls. Leadership, networking and team-building are a few of the skills that the president of the 2020 graduate class of physical therapy must exemplify. Students in this program are currently led by Jarred Nauls, […]
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A look at tornado’s aftermath in Quincy
Trees, ripped from the ground by their roots narrowly miss damaging a home. Ila Wilborn | The Famuan QUINCY – Sunday night at 7:44 p.m., the National Weather Service released an area-wide Emergency Alert for Tallahassee, Quincy and Midway. “Tornado Warning in this area til 8:15 pm EST. Take shelter […]
MEAC round-up
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Photo Courtesy of MEACsports.com With one game left for the North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team and riding a 15-game conference win streak, they have clearly solidified the MEAC regular season title. The Lady Aggies are undefeated in conference play and plan to […]
Studies show girls out-perform boys in school
Multiple studies have found that girls out-perform boys in school in every subject area. Photo Courtesy of Getty Images. There’s no question that there are more girls in school than boys. A look around the classroom speaks for itself. The stereotype that boys succeed in math and science over girls […]
Health Expo spreads the word: Get tested
Free screening was offered at Saturday's Health Expo. Photo Submitted by Fatiah Caldwell. The Delta Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted its fifth annual Health Expo, “Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart,” on Saturday. The event was held at the chapter’s community center and was free to the […]
Lawmakers will encounter firefighters’ ‘graveyard’
The state's firefighters aren't wasting any time trying to get the attention of Florida lawmakers. Photo Courtesy of Florida Firefighter Cancer Coverage Facebook page. The Florida Cancer Presumption Coalition will collaborate with firefighters around the country to raise awareness for occupational cancer at the Florida Capitol on Thursday. There will be […]
Boys and Girls Club of Big Bend seeking volunteers
The newly renovated computer lab at The Boys & Girls Club Nims Middle School location is one of the many places in need of volunteers. Photo Submitted by Constance Smith. The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend is known for serving thousands of children in the area. The […]
ROTC students discuss how they balance life in the program
For a number of students on Florida A&M University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, serving and protecting has always been a dream for them. Pictured (L-R) Zachery Allen, Javier Benabe, Morgan James, Jackson Foster. Photo Courtesy of Morgan James. For a number of students in Florida A&M University’s Reserve Officers’ […]
Lemonade at Harambee Festival hits the sweet spot
During the 45th Annual Florida A&M University Harambee Festival, mobile business “Oh! Lemonade Inc.,” sold approximately two 55-gallon drums of lemonade. Photo Submitted by Joshua Bonsell. During the 45th annual Florida A&M University Harambee Festival, which took place at Cascades Park on Saturday Feb. 23, a mobile business known as “Oh! […]
FAMU baseball series recap versus Jackson State University
Game 1: FAMU brings home first win of three-game series In the opening game of the series, the Florida A&M Ratters brought home the win in a thrilling 7-6 win over the Jackson State Tigers. A seemingly one-sided game for 8 innings turned into a fight at the top of […]