Florida A&M University will host its third annual Energy Water Food Nexus International Summit next month. The School of the Environment will be presenting the two-day conference Nov. 7-8 with a pre-summit event on Nov. 6 in the Lawson center. EWFN is a new science enterprise that started at FAMU […]
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Monthly ‘Girl Talk’ encourages dialogue
FAMU’s chapter of Women Student Union hosted “Girl Talk” at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village East Multipurpose Room. The event started with introductions from e-board members, current chapter members and visitors who were interested in the event. Afterward, the event proceeded to resemble a miniature general body meeting, or […]
Effort underway to put recreational pot on 2020 Florida ballot
Recreational marijuana could make its way on to the 2020 ballot in Florida. The initiative is led by Regulate Florida; 766,200 signatures are required statewide for 2020 ballot entry. According to its website, the organization is pushing for one million signatures. Regulate Florida’s agenda is for “adult use” recreational marijuana. […]
Elona Jones making strides in shoe industry
She’s bold, hip and creative. Elona Jones is a 20-year-old student at Florida A&M who founded Lick My Customz, a custom sneaker business. This legacy Rattler, and Palm Beach native majors in African-American studies and is now in her junior year. She recalled why she hopped into the world of […]
Millennials develop car repair shop on south side
For students away from home with their own car, finding a place to service that vehicle may be difficult. Complete Automotive Repair Shop, located on the corner of South Adams Street near campus, is the ideal shop for students looking for quality repairs at affordable prices. Owners Rodney Funderburk Jr. […]
Transfer students at FAMU learning to adjust
The increase in transfer students from two- to four-year institutions has surged nationwide. According to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, more than one-third of students choose to transfer to universities at least once during their academic careers. For most students, the newfound freedom and independence […]
After 41 years in the classroom, Strazulla runs an antiques shop
Every student has had a teacher who has made a positive impact on their life. Many students would say Ron “Straz” Strazulla is one of those teachers. For 41 years the retired Florida High teacher has been an inspiration to scores of high school students. Growing up, Strazulla was always […]
Homecoming brunch hosted by Food Network Chopped champion
As Florida A&M University’s homecoming week wrapped up, people packed up their belongings Sunday and checked out their hotels. Some stayed in bed and caught up on sleep, and the rest, they went out to eat. If you were looking for the kind of aesthetic that provided fine foods and […]
FAFSA is open. Don’t forget to apply
The 2020-2021 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available. The priority filing date for Florida A&M University is Jan. 1. Completing the FAFSA unlocks federal grants, loans and awards for students seeking financial help with college expenses. Students are encouraged to file immediately. Darmisha Seymore, a senior […]
Voices Poetry Group celebrates first decade
Voices Poetry Group will be celebrating a decade of expressive art, creative poetry, and original content through spoken truths and original performances with an anniversary event Thursday to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The Google definition of the word poetry is “literary work in which special intensity is given to the […]