In the midst of midterms and a quick approach to finals, college students are prone to lean on drugs to cope with anxiety and stress. In honor of October being National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, Florida A&M students Saniya Mathis and Reanna Wilson have worked to raise awareness and encourage […]
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Generation Action finds new ways to stay active
Bridging the gap between student engagement and student organizations can be very difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic ever-present. Limitations like social distancing have challenged universities across the country to switch to remote learning. Now, the executive boards of student organizations are forced to dig deeper and become more creative when […]
Students should be careful when starting a business
Starting a business can be hectic and time consuming. College alone canals be as hectic and time consuming as starting a business. Imagine being a college student while also being an entrepreneur at the same time. Being an entrepreneur in college is definitely possible and achievable if you avoid some […]
Black Friday won’t be Black Friday in 2020
Entryways bursting open at stores. Groups spilling into the aisles. Elbows against elbows. Items flying off the racks. These are the trademark pictures of Black Friday. This was before COVID-19 gripped the nation. Now, the future of the biggest discount shopping day of the year is unknown. Black Friday, the […]
Our generation is redefining entrepreneurship
As they enter the workforce, young adults of today know what they want and they don’t plan on settling. This generation values equal opportunity to grow and to reach financial freedom. Young adults want to be the ones in control of their future and for most, entrepreneurship is looking like […]
Students struggle balancing work and school
Students from all walks of life are faced with the typical adversaries that come with academia, such as lack of sleep, time and energy. However, many students struggle with the harsh reality of balancing a healthy academic life while working 30 or more hours a week. Being a college student […]
Essence selects FAMU’s Fryer for showcase event
Essence magazine partnered with Pepsi on Saturday to host the second annual “She Got Now” initiative and first virtual homecoming celebration for historically Black colleges and universities. The program highlights Black women who attend HBCUs and alumnae who graduated from these prestigious universities and are making an impact in their […]
The story behind Gurlie’s lemonade
One year ago, Gurlie’s lemonade started with a table, two lemonade containers and two brothers who were eager to make their business successful at the corner of Tharpe Street and Old Bainbridge Road. Now, Gurlie’s lemonade is on South Adams Street across from the Palmetto North dorms making an impact […]
How to host a virtual movie night
Snacks, drinksand popcorn are all essential items for a successful movie night and/or date. However,with new health concerns due to the pandemic, will events likeamovie night ever be the same? In the times of a pandemic, a new trend that has emerged is having the option of hosting a virtual […]
Alumna focuses on healing, wellness
Florida A&M University alumna Jasmyn Ruja uses her spiritual gift to bless others through energy readings and guided meditations. Although it started as a path to personal growth and awareness, she expanded to working for others after promoting free readings on Twitter. After receiving good feedback, Ruja added prices and […]