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 […]
Having classes on a ‘mental health day’ defeats the purpose
Florida A&M University has officially announced that the university has incorporated a mental health day to ensure that students are making progress toward graduation. On Thursday, all Florida A&M University professors are to incorporate activities into their lesson plans that exclude any forms of lecture-style teaching. The Florida Board of […]
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 […]
TCC student creates unique swimwear line
A Bikini With a hoodie is a swimwear business started by a TCC student who brought her innovative idea to life within a few months. The founder of A Bikini With a hoodie, Maya Burgess, is a 21-year-old sophomore education major from Fort Lauderdale. Burgess is not new to the […]
Biology major specializing in culinary delights
It’s safe to say they’re magically delicious. No, not the frosted and toasted cereal with marshmallows you get from your local Walmart, but the home-cooked meals you can get by taking a trip to the Redpoint apartment complex off Mission Road. Carmen Powell, 20, is a third-year biology pre-med […]
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. […]
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 […]
Zi’Kiara O’Neal takes confidence to a new level
Zi’Kiara O’Neal’s work ethic and personality are infectious. But O’Neal, a fourth-year psychology major at Florida A&M with a minor in criminal justice, reveals she didn’t know she was going to have her own business one day because owning a business was never in her plans. She is from the […]
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 […]