Author: Dynasty Williams | Staff writer

Opinions

The importance of knowing about STDs

Talking about sexually transmitted diseases and infections should not be held in a delicate and secretive manner. It is essential to know about the differences between practicing healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior. If you are sexually active, there is a chance you can contract an STD. No matter how many […]

Lifestyles News

Breast cancer survivors share their stories

Florida A&M University’s healthy campus initiative hosted the inaugural Breast Cancer Survivors Luncheon Thursday in the Lawson Center. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this initiative in partnership with A Healthier America invited three speakers to share their breast cancer battle stories, methods for prevention, and normalize the harder […]

Opinions

Kanye performs at Howard University

Rapper Kanye West has been in the news a lot recently. This past Saturday, the artist made headlines again as he performed at Howard University during their homecoming weekend. Perhaps five years ago if West were to make an appearance at a prominent HBCU like Howard, the headlines would’ve been […]

Lifestyles

Tally Mac Shack opens on FSU campus

It has been seven months since the grand opening of the Tally Mac Shack restaurant on the city’s south side, located inside Happy Motoring on South Adams Street. The award-winning business has just celebrated another grand opening, this time on the campus of Florida State University. The 1851 Dining Hall […]

Lifestyles

Bradford stays true to her roots

Applemania Bradford believes in giving back to her alma mater. Bradford recently handed out a $300 award from her FAMUForever scholarship program. The award was presented during homecoming weekend to student-athlete Symone Bango, a member of the cheerleading team. Bradford said she plans on continuing her legacy of giving back […]

Sports

First place on the line for FAMU

Expect a dogfight this Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium when the top two teams in the MEAC face off. The Rattlers are looking for their sixth straight win and to extend the series over North Carolina A&T State (45-19-3). FAMU continued its hot streak beating South Carolina State 42-38 on […]

Lifestyles News

Panel provides alarming details on climate change

Climate change took center stage last Thursday when Florida A&M hosted a Sustainability Seminar for students, faculty and staff. This collaborative event bewteen research coordinator Bruce Strouble, director of Sustainability Institute Kathryn Ziewitz and office manager Victoria Yancy, was the second event in the Sustainability Seminar Series. Panelists Parks Camp, […]

Lifestyles News

From Blackboard to Canvas

Learning Management Systems have become essential to student success in the modern classroom. These systems such as Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle and Schoology give students the ability to self-assess and constantly are aware of their standing in classes. It also gives professors the ability to upload assignments and make due dates […]