The end of summer 2019 was a rough time for Florida A&M University’s president, Larry Robinson. Weeks before heading into the fall semester, a petition was formed by alumni in efforts to get Robinson and members of the FAMU Board of Trustees to resign. The concerns of the alumni arose […]
Lifestyles
School district seeks volunteers to help with mental health campaign
The Leon County School District is actively addressing mental health needs in children and teens. In efforts to prepare our youth for the future the school district has called on the community to volunteer and be engaged. The district created two PSAs featuring high school students encouraging children to speak […]
Procrastination can be a student’s worst enemy
In today’s society, college students find themselves investing their time in their cell phones, participating in activities and events with close friends, playing video games, watching Netflix, and the list goes on. Spending so much time with other duties and activities while not keeping up with schoolwork in a timely […]
Proper preparations and awareness tips to prevent house fires
Residential fires are devastations that can result in major damages, injuries and sometimes even fatalities. On average, every 24 seconds a fire department is responding to a hazardous call somewhere in the nation. Home structure fire causes can range from cooking equipment being left unattended to washer machines and clothing […]
Non-SBI students can find opportunities outside the career expo
The Career and Internship Expo that was held last week, hosted by the FAMU Career Center, remains a big hit each semester for students in search of jobs and internships within their career field. Every semester the university’s career and professional development center hosts a Career & Internship Expo. This […]
Fall study abroad education opportunities
On Thursday Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) international and development office hosted a Fall Study Abroad Fair to educate students on the opportunities available to them. The event focused on study abroad programs, international internships, scholarships and fellowships as well. Alexsandra Benedict, study abroad coordinator, wants students to see […]
Cohen and his Bossify brand going global
Cedrick Cohen started his clothing line two years ago, on Oct. 5, 2017. The Jacksonville native deserves to be added to the list of successful undergraduate entrepreneurs attending Florida A&M University. Cohen has loved fashion since middle school and created his own designs that were relevant to the latest trends. […]
Natural hair: Wearer beware
For African American women, wearing natural hair in the workplace can either be detrimental to their career or uplifting for another. The term “going natural” is a procedure done by the majority of black women who cut off their hair to free their hair from the many chemicals and […]
Young and old rally at climate change strike
On Friday, a global strike for climate change action took place all over the world, as millions to teens and adults skipped school and work to attend demonstrations and demand action to prevent climate change. Tallahassee participated in this strike with a rally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
FAMU kicks off Healthy Campus Week
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical (FAMU) kicked off its second “Healthy Campus Week” with Partnership for a Healthier America on Monday, Sept. 23. The week of events started with a blood pressure check and fitness assessment. Director of Student Health Services, Tanya Tatum discussed the purpose of the events. “The main […]