Students walking to receive their diploma. Photo Courtesy of FAMU FORWARD. With only six weeks until fall graduation, students must plan accordingly and think of the next vital stages in their lives. Some will have to worry about their financial needs and employment to stay afloat, causing them to reevaluate […]
Author: Gabrielle Bolden | Staff Reporter
FAMU student climbs her way to success in tech
Computer science major Tishauna M. Wilson holds feature article. Photo submitted by Tishauna M. Wilson. Florida A&M University Computer Science Student Tishauna M. Wilson was named the “Next Black Female Mark Zuckerberg” by Black Enterprise and is a 2018 McDonald’s 365Black Award honoree. McDonald’s 365Black Award honors individuals who make […]
FSU College Democrats host mayoral forum
Democratic Candidates with members of the FSU College Democrats and audience. Photo submitted by Kaiya McIntosh. Florida State University’s College Democrats hosted a mayoral forum featuring County Commissioner John Dailey and his competitor, Dustin Daniels. Both Dailey and Daniels served as Student Government Association president during their time at FSU. They […]
Group knits hats for cancer victims
Barbara K Linton, founder of Courage Through Cancer. Photo Courtesy of The CTC website. Courage Through Cancer Ministries is a nonprofit Christian cancer support ministry. It is dedicated to helping those whose lives have been touched by cancer. CTC is governed by a board of directors to ensure that the […]
Review: ‘The Hate U Give’ the perfect movie for our time
The Hate U Give movie. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. In a time where horror and superheroes dominate the box office, it is always inspiring to see authentic stories being told on big screens. George Tillman Jr, director of “The Hate U Give,” captures the black experience in America. Based […]
Rattlers volleyball team defeats Lady Tigers
FAMU setter Elena Dimitrova in the middle of a serve. Courtesy of FAMU athletics. Florida A&M’s Lady Rattlers volleyball team snag yet another win Tuesday night, this time reigning victorious with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-14 25-23) match over the Savannah State Lady Tigers. The Rattlers dominated set one and two of Tuesday […]
Rattlers volleyball team defeats Lady Tigers
FAMU setter Elena Dimitrova in the middle of a serve. Courtesy of FAMU athletics. Florida A&M’s Lady Rattlers volleyball team snag yet another win Tuesday night, this time reigning victorious with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-14 25-23) match over the Savannah State Lady Tigers. The Rattlers dominated set one and two of Tuesday […]
FSU black organizations work together to overcome issues on campus
FSU black organizations work together through the Coalition of Black Organizational Leaders. Photo Courtesy of FSU Black Student Union. On Sept. 27 the Black Student Union at Florida State University held their first Coalition of Black Organizational Leaders meeting. BSU serves as a safe place for minority students on FSU’s […]
ARTalks event showcases the work of FAMU alum
FAMU alumnus Terry K. Hunter provided arts books to event attendees at "Artalks" in the Foster-Tanner Arts Gallery. Photo submitted by Precious Tankard. Florida A&M University alumnus and artist-educator Terry K. Hunter hosted ‘The Grid Comes Full Circle’ in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery on Monday, Oct. 22nd. The […]
Public health major finds success in cooking
quot;Lovett's Kitchen" is known for the eight homemade sauces that customers can choose from. Photo submitted by Gabe Lovett. Florida A&M University public health major Gabe Lovett turned his passion into a side hustle. That side hustle is “Lovett Kitchen”, which specializes in fresh ingredients and great customer service. “Lovett’s Kitchen” […]