Amy Radetsky, a senior foreign service officer, was assigned the diplomat in residence at Florida A&M University by the Department of State. Radetsky has teamed up with the Career Center on campus to provide numerous opportunities for students who are interested in foreign and civil service careers. Diplomat in Residence […]
Author: Amari Godwin | Staff Reporter
Mission BBQ: Mission accomplished
Mission BBQ pays tribute to first responders on its walls. Photo submitted by Elandra Fernandez If you are craving some good ol’ barbecue but do not have the time to whip out the grill and cook it yourself, then Mission BBQ is the right spot for you. Mission BBQ, located […]
SGA plans to provide snacks during finals week
Senators listen to a committee's report during Monday's weekly meeting. Photo submitted by Junon Jean The Student Senate meeting on Monday had a different look, as SGA decorated the Senate chambers in teal to promote sexual assault awareness. The meeting was called to order at 6:12 p.m., and Senate President Rochard Moricette presided. The internal development […]
New equipment in FAMU recreation center
FAMU Recreation Center graphics to display new equipment. Photo courtesy of FAMU Recreation Center Since the beginning of the fall semester, the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center has new items to offer to its members. The center has added cardio equipment, strength equipment, new flooring, sound systems, acoustical treatments and outdoor […]
Cyber Monday now more popular than Black Friday
Photo courtesy of al.com Cyber Monday was started in 2005 by a marketing team at Shop.org, a division of the National Retail Federation. The purpose is to provide online retailers the opportunity to catch great deals without having to enter the brick-and-mortar shopping frenzy. At that time, it was not the […]
FAMU TRIO program celebrates first-generation college students
TRIO program staff at Set Friday Photo submitted by Kayla Lawson Being the first in the family to pursue higher education is something worth celebrating, and FAMU’s TRIO program did just that on Thursday, Nov. 8. Federal TRIO programs are a result of the 1965 Higher Education Act (HEA), which […]
Fake it ‘til you make It Society
ldquo;Fake it until you make it”, is a saying we often hear but is it one that young people are taking too literal in hope of becoming famous? There was a video trending on social media of young African-American girl who goes by the name of, Treasure, who was on […]
The mental state of first-generation students
You’re off to college and you may be scared because this is a new city for you. You’re doing something you never thought you would be doing, or you’re excited because this is something you’ve always dreamed of. It is even more exciting and scary if you're a first generation […]
Florida State ends season in disappointing loss to Florida 44-14
The Florida State football team’s disappointing season has finally come to an end. The Seminoles (5-7, 3-5) who have had control over this rivalry for the past decade has fallen to the Florida Gators (9-3, 5-3) 41-14 in front of an announced crowd of 79,560 fans at Doak Campbell Stadium […]
Voting while black — it’s not so simple
Jada-Amina, 22, Chicago native. Photo submitted by Jada Amina After every election, there is someone to blame for disappointing results, and those who chose not to vote often find fingers being pointed at fault. The election season is all about getting people to vote. No matter the political party or […]