Albinism is a rare group of genetic disorders that can cause the skin, hair, or eyes of an individual to have little to no color. In the United States, the chances of a person being a carrier of the condition is about 1 in 18,000 to 20,000, according to “Albinism” […]
Lifestyles
Williams wants to play on Sundays
While growing up in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood, Marcus “Point” Williams always knew that he wanted the best out of life. Due to his humble beginnings and being the youngest of four brothers, Williams made a vow to himself to be successful and to make a difference in his family. […]
FSU BSU building bridge to FAMU
The Black Student Union at Florida State University has been taking steps to strengthen its connection with the students of Florida A&M University. This past Wednesday, its members hosted a Wild N Out event which included students from both FAMU and FSU. The event was based off of Nick Cannon’s […]
FAMU Association of Black Journalists welcomes new members
The Florida A&M chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists held its first general body meeting for newly admitted members Tuesday followed by a NABJ student recap session in j-school’s lecture hall. FAMU’s chapter is called ABJ. Dozens of students were on hand eager to see what NABJ had […]
Fundraising with food chains
Combining the love of food and the goal to support a campus organization has been made easier. Many organizations on campus find different ways to raise money, whether it’s selling chocolate, donuts or even doing simple dollar sheets. And now a new trend has emerged: partnering with food chains to […]
Cummings leaving FAMU for FSU
Larry Cummings, Jr. is getting ready to say good-bye. Cummings, the resident director for Palmetto Street Apartments South, will be ending his tenure with FAMU Housing to pursue a new opportunity at Florida State University. Cummings started working for FAMU Housing as a resident director in Gibbs Hall in […]
Bra decorating promotes breast cancer awareness
The Campus Activities Board along with Venom Dancers hosted a breast cancer awareness bra decoration event last Friday. “This event consisted of men and women from around the campus to bring a bra and decorate it to donate,” said ZaKiah Miller-McFadden, a third year public relations major from West Palm […]
Avoiding sickness as the cold weather approaches
As football season is ends, cold and flu season begins. Students do bare more viruses as the colder months approach so it’s important to keep yourself protected. “We definitely have a cold and flu season, students do bare more viruses going around and we share them through coughing, and through […]
Grand opening of new senior living community leaves guests in awe
The Grove at Canopy held a grand opening for a new senior living community on Thursday. The community is owned by Starling Living, which is dedicated to luxury and resort-style amenities for senior citizens who can feel right at home. Starling Living has communities in Ponte Vedra, Memphis, TN, Montgomery, […]
North Florida Fair returns
The Ferris wheel, funnel cakes and the animals are among the attractions at the annual North Florida Fair. It will kick-off Thursday, Nov. 7 and run through Nov. 17. The North Florida Fair is a nonprofit organization that has been part of the Tallahassee community for more than 20 years. […]