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This student was homeless when he got to FAMU

The only concerns a high school student should have are preparing for prom, grad bash, homecoming dances and, most importantly, getting ready to go off to college. James Oyetunji wasn’t so fortunate. His chief concern was homelessness, which started when the Miami native was a sophomore in high school. Traumatic […]

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Homecoming is happening this week … at FSU

This week Florida State University kicked off its annual homecoming celebration.  Due to COVID-19 the university decided to reschedule its traditional fall homecoming to spring. It started this week with “Seminole Spirit Night” and “Search for a Cause.” Both were held in person at Landis Green. “Our committee has worked hard […]

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World Health Day addresses inequities

Today, April 7, marks the commemoration of World Health Day. In 1948, World Health Day began and since then the annual celebration has tried to bring awareness to the importance of health issues. World Health Day supplies global opportunities to shine light on important public health issues that affect communities […]

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TikTok can be a teacher’s best friend

TikTok is one of the most addicting social media giants because of its engaging content. In May, discussions started circulating about implementing TikTok’s “Learn feed” feature. It would serve as an alternative for the “following” and “for you” streams, which give users a variety of videos designated for educational content. […]

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This entrepreneur is all about impact

JaKisia LaFortune, a 23-year-old entrepreneur from Miami, came to Florida A&M University to pursue nursing. Fate redirected her journey. While obtaining a degree at FAMU, LaFortune had a life-changing experience that made her consider entrepreneurship. “My friends would always reach out to me for advice about skincare because of my […]

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Leveille ready for life after FAMU

FAMU will hold in-person graduation ceremonies later this month for spring 2021 graduates starting on Friday, April 23 and continuing through Sunday, April 25. As classes quickly come to an end, graduates prepare for their final days at FAMU. Marvin Leveille, a graduating economics major, tells The Famuan that he […]