Tallahassee, the state capital, home to two universities and a community college, is quite the fast-paced environment for students and businesspeople alike. There is always something going on whether it is on campus, at home, or in the community. And then there is studying. Many students try to find selective […]
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FAMU’s student section goes viral
Florida A&M University has repeatedly been in the limelight lately, and for all of the right reasons. One of those is the university’s exuberant student section at home football games. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, at 7:19 p.m., notable Fort Myers rapper Plies tweeted, “I wanna watch one FAMU football game […]
Starz’s BMF series review: the perfect formula for a certified hood classic
The very first episode of Starz’s “BMF (Black Mafia Family)” had me desperately wanting more and I didn’t skip a beat clicking onto episode two. I instantly knew that this series had something fresh and exciting to offer in a style that was quite familiar. Only three episodes have premiered […]
Student social influencers on the rise
Social media plays an increasingly important role in marketing and sales. Before the creation of social media, businesses, organizations and other types of companies used different methods for marketing products. TV commercials, radio ads and posters were all used for promoting new products. But now most companies use social media […]
October marks infant loss awareness month
Keisha James, a junior health care administration major at Florida A&M, says she’s endured two miscarriages in the past year. “When you find out you’re expecting, it’s such a beautiful and exciting time,” James said. “You begin to think about the future with this little person growing inside of you. […]
Be prepared for seasonal affective disorder
Autumn’s changing leaves and winter’s fresh snow may appeal to some, but others have difficulty waking up in the morning, are fatigued during the day, and are generally depressed as this time of year is upon us. You might know this as seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, a type of […]
Homecoming a busy time for hair stylists
With homecoming approaching, the competition between hair stylists on campus has reached a new level. Many female students at FAMU have been scrambling, looking for the best stylist with the best price to do their homecoming hair. This has left stylists frantic to take greater measures to make sure they […]
Students host breast cancer awareness walk
As part of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students at Florida A&M University are taking the initiative to further the cause. Yukwon Toney, a second-year journalism major at FAMU who is minoring in political science, put together an awareness walk from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event offered […]
CeDAR advocates for FAMU students
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Oct. 1 that the month of October will be Disability Employment Awareness Month in the state of Florida. Industrial engineering student Austin Williams wears a cochlear implant and hopes the governor’s announcement is coming from a genuine place. “I don’t really pay attention to […]
‘Pup Crawl’ raises money for animals in need
The Tallahassee Parrothead Club held its annual Pup Crawl event Saturday to raise funds, supplies and awareness for animals in need. Over the past three years, the organization has made gradual changes and improvements in its efforts by partnering with local charities. The Parrothead Club helps these charities by fostering […]