The time of the year where happily paired couples celebrate their unity is here. Valentine’s Day is known to be an anticipated special day to share with your loved ones, being surrounded by hearts, chocolate, and flowers. On the other hand, being single on Valentine’s Day can be dreadful. […]
Author: Paris Ellis and Daysha Excell | Senior Writers
Panel discussion shares how to be “single with a purpose”
Florida A&M University’s students are saying that young adults all over the world are becoming tired of giving themselves to empty people who show their disinterest in loving them — the right way. For that reason, students say they are making the choice to be celibate which, they say, is […]
Rattlers moved through music and history
Florida A&M University’s Royal Court glided into Jake Gaither Gymnasium-Friday morning, decked in brightly colored tribal prints and traditional African garb. They were joined by a crowd over 100 students. Faculty and community members came together to honor the culture of their ancestors this February at FAMU’s Annual Black History […]
SGA takes on Domestic Violence Awareness
The 46th Student Senate hosted END Domestic Violence Strike Out Showcase, to raise awareness about domestic violence in the African American community, Friday, in Lee Hall Auditorium. The purpose behind the Strike Out showcase intended to present to the community and student body an entertaining way to raise awareness about […]
County and local officials come together for an annual town hall meeting
Photo Credit: Lissa Jules The sixth annual Leon County and City of Tallahassee Town Hall meeting took place at the St. John’s Episcopal Church on Thursday, held by the nonprofit organization, The Village Square. Topics ranging from crime, affordable housing and community building initiatives were asked through an open forum […]
Muslim Student Association Invites FAMU to walk in their shoes
The hijab can easily be seen as the most misunderstood and noticeable emblem of a Muslim woman. On February 1, Florida A&M University’s chapter of the Muslim Student Association invited their peers on campus to take a walk in their shoes for a day by sharing hijabs with anybody that […]
School of Nursing Welcomes New Dean
The School of Nursing gathered last Monday in Lee Hall auditorium to welcome their new dean, Henry Talley, Ph.D. During his first week, he spoke to different nursing classes and spent most of his week getting to know the faculty and staff. Not wasting any time, Talley wanted to […]
Second Annual Capital City Mentoring Challenge
The Office of City of Tallahassee Mayor, Andrew Gillum hosted the second annual Capital City Mentoring Challenge at the Walker Ford Community Center on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The event is only one part of Mayor Gillum’s 1,000 Mentors Initiative, which recruits 1,000 adults from across Tallahassee to mentor a […]
HIV/ AIDS awareness continues to grow on campus
Nationally, February is most commonly known as Black History Month. But there is one day African Americans need to be aware of. February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS awareness day, this year’s theme is, “I am my Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper.” According to AIDS.gov, more than 1.2 million people in […]
Activist brings HIV/AIDS Awareness to the campus
For the observation of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, activist Hydeia Broadbent, visited Florida A&M University on Tuesday, at the College of Pharmacy Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium to speak to students about the importance of prevention. Broadbent was born with HIV and was not detected as HIV-positive with […]