Jordan Carson, better known as “speedy,” is a junior at Florida A&M majoring in clinical psychology. He quickly learned that managing his time wisely is one of the most challenging things a college kid must do. Attending Raines and Ribault high schools in Jacksonville set him up to do great […]
Lifestyles
Local organizations providing aid for hurricane victims
Local community efforts for Hurricane Ida victims continue to grow as Louisiana struggles to recover. Hurricane Ida, the second most intense and catastrophic Category 4 hurricane to make landfall in Louisiana, came ashore on Aug. 29. The North Florida chapter of Red Cross, specifically within the capital area, sent emergency […]
What’s a king without his queen?
The Lady Venom has officially made her return to Florida A&M University and students as well as alumni are ecstatic! Last weekend at the Orange Blossom Classic held in Miami, FAMU’s mascot Venom appeared with an old friend, Lady Venom. Students were surprised and alumni were filled with joy to […]
Rattlers wonder what will replace the beloved Paddyfoote
Dear old Paddyfoote, you were here, you were historic and now you’re gone. The 54-year-old college dormitory named after a second lieutenant in World War I is now being demolished. The historic Paddyfote complex that holds so many memories for Florida A&M University students will now be nothing but a […]
Black engineering students strut their stuff
Having discovered some new Next Top Models, the Florida A&M and Florida State University Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hosted its Professional Fashion Show Thursday. Their aim: teaching students the importance of proper professional attire in corporate America and how to successfully get dressed for a […]
Tallahassee Film Festival returns
With COVID-19 came the cancellation and closure of countless venues, restaurants and locations popular with a lot of people. The world had to get adjusted to minimal contact, and with that came the anticipation of these very locations to reopen. Tallahassee Film Festival happened to be one of last year’s […]
FAMU’S resources make student success easier
As the third week of classes start, many students on campus have coursework in their classes and are still getting adjusted to juggling academics with their social and private lives. Florida A&M University does everything it can to facilitate student achievement and there are numerous resources on campus to assist […]
Camera shop takes root in Railroad Square
Tucked away in Railroad Square Art District just minutes away from FAMU is a lime green tin building with light brown wooding for entry. Inside is a home for creatives, artists and those who simply share a joy for creating memories. Same Ol Film Shop, a camera and film business, […]
Success Center recruits student influencers
Influencers are on the rise as Florida A&M University’s new Peer Influencer Initiative kicks off. The initiative was created to establish a population of student influencers who promote the academic coaching unit in the Undergraduate Student Success Center. Peer influencers are encouraging students to use academic coaches as a resource […]
Faculty, staff weigh in on in-person classes
Karen Mitchell, an academic coach at Florida A&M University, believes that transitioning from online learning to in-person classes has been a challenge for everyone. It certainly hasn’t been easy for faculty and staff, she said. “The transition from online learning to in-person learning has truly been a challenge we cannot […]