Members of the Upsilon Psi chapter of Omega Psi fraternity at Florida A&M University took the initiative Thursday to introduce students to international career opportunities. The networking presentation was with the U.S Department of State, whose role is to lead America’s foreign policy to advance the interests and security of […]
Lifestyles
McClinton wants Rattlers to feel ‘heard’
The student body president at Florida A&M University — and member of the FAMU Board of Trustees — is an economics major from Brunswick, Georgia by way of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In between those two locales he has lived in other states and cities such as Washington D.C. and Mobile, […]
‘Black excellence’ takes center stage
Florida A&M’s chapter of the NAACP and Mighty Melodic Bloody-Up Upsilon Psi chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosted a virtual seminar Wednesday focusing on the topic of Black excellence. It was a terrific way for students to start off Black History Month and dwell on the rich history and […]
Student organizations bloom in the spring
In the height of the pandemic all social interaction in schools began to change across the country. At Florida A&M University almost all school events were either canceled or made virtual near the end of the 2020 spring semester. Many organizations and clubs were taken aback by the sudden change […]
FAMU counseling center offers workshops for students
Due to the ongoing pandemic and the need for remote and Hyflex classes, FAMU’s counseling center has developed weekly workshops or groups for students needing a little boost for the spring semester. The various workshops were implemented to improve student morale for their courses, personal life and overall well-being. With […]
Lean times for some nonprofits
Many individuals and families are dependent on the strength of nonprofit organizations, especially during a pandemic. Nonprofits specialize in taking proceeds and sharing them with the community or people in need. In addition, nonprofits help shape the betterment of society in that they help facilitate camaraderie, food, shelter and education […]
Four books to begin reading for Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, it’s time to decolonize your bookshelf and add some books with perspectives from Black authors. Books written by these queer Black authors and Black women are extremely necessary to diversify your point-of-view. Literary clubs like Well Read Black Girl, Noname’s Book Club, or Reese’s […]
COVID’s impact on local musicians
The year 2020 went off track in a hurry. The bad tune produced by the pandemic has carried into 2021. COVID negatively impacted all of us, but struck the music industry extremely hard. According to the World Economic Forum, the music industry has been hit hard by coronavirus with live […]
How COVID is affecting TV, movie storylines
Not only has COVID-19 changed the way we interact in our daily lives, it also has changed the entertainment we rely on for escape. With the pandemic showing little sign of slowing down, TV and movies have in part shifted their focus onto something that has affected everyone worldwide. It […]
Did the Virtual Career Fair help all students?
FAMU hosted its Spring Career and Internship Expo on Wednesday. More than 160 companies were invited to the expo to cater to all colleges on schools on FAMU’s campus. To adhere to COVID restrictions and guidelines, the expo was held virtually. But is the expo still as beneficial online as […]