Courtesy of catholiccharitiesdm.org. As millennials prepare for the job market and adulthood, learning about money management skills, loans and savings are imperative for their financial wellbeing. To help teens get a head start on these skills, Florida lawmakers have introduced two identical bills targeting financial literacy. They say their plan […]
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MEAC roundup
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference began the week with a multi-year partnership with streaming platform FloSports. The deal includes live and on-demand coverage of almost 50 events throughout the spring. These games include men’s and women’s basketball regular-season and […]
FSU MLK Week looks to past to determine the future
Carolyn Harris moderates discussion as FSU student shares her take on the “More than the Dream” theme for this years MLK Week. Photo Submitted by Karlyn Sykes. Students and community members gathered at the Florida State University Claude Pepper Center Tuesday for an intimate dialogue about the past, present and […]
FAMUAN Player of the Week: Justin Ravenel
Senior guard Justin Ravenel shooting a corner three against Maryland Eastern Shore on Jan. 19. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan After an upsetting 60-58 loss on Saturday afternoon against the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks, the Florida A&M Rattlers managed to bounce back and dominate the court in a 60-47 victory […]
School board hires firm to help Oakridge Elementary
Assistant Superintendent Gillian Gregory presents board members with a recommendation for Oakridge Elementary School. Photo Submitted by Sherneka Streater. Leon County School Board members grappled during their Tuesday meeting with a potential solution to the ongoing problems Oakridge Elementary School is facing. It’s one of several schools in Leon County facing […]
Amir Windom makes FAMU his first stop
Canal Street Premiere. Photo Submitted Rickayla Mitchell. Even after all of his success, seven-time Grammy award winner Amir Windom hasn’t forgotten his roots. The 2008 Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication graduate made sure that FAMU was one of his first stops to premiere his newest movie […]
Nollywood slowly making its way into mainstream media
The film poster for the Netflix Original Film "Lionheart" Photo Courtesy of Netflix. The Nigerian film industry, affectionately called Nollywood, is a big deal in every way. It is a $590 billion industry that produces roughly 50 films per day. One would think that this would be grounds for global appreciation […]
You can make money on YouTube
Jerome Stone Youtube Channel. Photo Submitted by Darrien Alexandra Fordham. YouTube is one of the fastest growing online platforms for young adults between the ages of 18 and 24. Content creators such as Jake Paul, 22, Daniel Middleton (DanTBM), 27, and Jeffree Star, 33, are listed among the top 10 YouTube […]
FAMPAC aims to enhance American-Israeli relationship
ldquo;FAMPAC, is an organization working to inform students on the importance of the American-Israeli relationship.” Photo Submitted by Taylor Young. Every year, students begin new organizations or implement new programs at FAMU to start new traditions and leave legacies for others to follow. AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, […]
Celebrity endorsements: Do they matter?
Singer Demi Lovato endorsing Hilary Clinton at a Iowa City Rally on January 21, 2016. Photo Courtesy of Jim Young. From Jay-Z to LeBron James, celebrities have decided to use their voices and their platforms to become more involved with politics. Grammy nominated artist Cardi B is one of the […]