Sunday, June 29, 2025
The student body is lively at Florida A&M University as today marks the start of events for the Jamaican Student Association (JAMSA) week. JAMSA week is a multi-day event that recognizes and unites the Caribbean student body with a Jamaican exposition. JAMSA is an organization that was found by Keanu […]
Florida A&M University is preparing to observe Black History Month throughout February with a compelling lineup of events honoring African Americans’ rich heritage and contributions. The campus will host a month-long celebration throughout the campus. Many students are excited for this year’s month of festivities. Students have been actively asking […]
There is a lot of hype surrounding collegiate sports. Some people enjoy going to games and some don’t. Either way, many people have no clue about what goes on behind the scenes, and how the athletic department at Florida A&M University operates. At the start of spring 2024, FAMU’s athletic […]
In a bold move to limit social media use among minors, Republican Representatives Fiona McFarland and Tyler I. Sirois, alongside Democrat Representative Michele K. Rayner, began the 2024 legislative session by introducing House Bill 1, better known as Social Media Use for Minors. HB 1 aims to prohibit social media […]
If you ask the average college student, pursuing a degree is not only a journey of academic growth but also a test of financial resilience. Financial aid serves as a lifeline for countless individuals, enabling them to pursue their dreams of education. What was intended to aid students in their […]
Love and dating are huge social concepts that seem to fill our thoughts and behaviors, but so does race. The cultural differences that impact our worldview and how we conduct ourselves seem to come into play while dating. Marriage rates between Black women and the other races suggest there be […]
Today makes the one-month mark since former FAMU football coach Willie Simmons, fresh off a Celebration Bowl victory and HBCU national championship, resigned from the school to take a position at Duke University. Willie “Shotgun” Simmons is a Quincy native and grew up around FAMU. He was the quarterback at […]
Tradition is a huge part of the culture at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). One weekly staple on the Florida A&M University campus is fried chicken Wednesday. During lunch on Wednesdays, students are served collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and of course, fried chicken. Nikiyah Brown, a second-year psychology […]
In a whirlwind of enthusiasm and creativity, Florida A&M University Office of Housing resident assistants and the RHA executive board took the spotlight at last month’s 2024 Florida Housing Officers LEAP conference hosted by Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The outcome? A dazzling array of accolades and recognition underscoring […]
In addition to being a particular day for couples to express their love and gratitude to one another, Valentine’s Day is also a time when women honor their relationships with their female friends. This day provides an opportunity to express gratitude, share joy, and strengthen women’s unique connection with each […]