During midterms many students didn’t get enough Zs. As students prepare to take exams, getting enough sleep may not be at the top of their to-do list. But according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), getting enough rest is vital to success. “I’m always tired at school and […]
Lifestyles
Miss BBLB hosts ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ event
Miss Big Brother Little Brother, Amanda Roan, tops off National Women’s Day by hosting the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” on Sunday afternoon to bring awareness to sexual assault. Roan, a junior social work student from Miami, Florida, arranged a week’s worth of events leading up to National Women’s […]
FAMU professor’s book shines light on intimate partner violence
Irma Gibson, a visiting associate professor of social work at Florida A&M, has published a book addressing domestic violence perpetrated on African American males. “The only way to stop intimate partner violence is to shine a light on it and support each other through it,” said criminal justice junior Antonio […]
To prep or not to prep for midterms
Midterms are usually a time for study sessions in the library, creating Quizlets and for some, it is even a time of stress. So how can we prep? Get ready for advice from Florida A&M University faculty and students to help you succeed. Tip one: Discover your learning style. According […]
A probate and a proposal
Sunday’s probate for Florida A&M’s Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi included a once-in-a-lifetime romantic moment. Thai Nguyen, one of the chapter’s 35 new members, dedicated this celebratory moment to Nidia Alvarez. During the latter stages of the probate, as new members demasked themselves for their public reveal, Nguyen […]
Stargazers explore the galaxy
Stars lit up the planetarium as nearly a full house of astronomy lovers and curious minds explored the galaxy on Saturday. The Tallahassee Astronomical Society hosted its monthly planetarium show “March Skies over Tallahassee” at the Challenger Learning Center. The event focused on prominent constellations, planet positions and stars in […]
The Grove a repository for local Black history
The Grove Museum invited the community out Saturday to help celebrate the third anniversary of the history-filled building’s existence. The Grove Museum had its grand opening on March 11, 2017. On what has been deemed Grove Day for this historical building, the land on which it sits is filled with […]
Beta Alpha ‘Millennium Tour’ provides a workout
The original Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted a throwback dance class Tuesday in collaboration with SplackFitness called 1-2 Step Class. The dance class was themed around the popular throwback song “1-2 Step,”by Ciara. Students who were interested in attending had to RSVP through an Eventbrite link. […]
How to be body positive and maintain a healthy heart
In recent years the body positivity trend has become increasingly popular and many people are becoming more confident in their different shapes and sizes. While there are differences in what the term “body positive” means, most can agree that it is important to maintain good heart health while being confident […]
Greene has a passion for fashion and an eye for business
Despite her small stature, senior business administration student Alisha Greene has big plans for the fashion industry. “Fashion describes who you are as an individual …Clothes define who you are because it allows people to be able to express themselves in a way that they can’t describe in words,” she […]