Many young adults who graduate high school go on to become a college student. While many are filled with the excitement of being a part of the college atmosphere, others have the fear of facing overwhelming pressure and hard obstacles. Adjusting to college can be very challenging for a lot […]

Stefanny Garzon, a junior at FAMU, marches to the beat of her own drum with a smile that lights up an entire room. Originally from Columbia, Garzon moved to South Florida at the tender age of 4. Growing up in a diverse community is what gave her people-skills and communication-skills […]

If Bailey Haynes could do it all over again, she would. A senior music education major, Haynes wishes she understood the importance of individuality while building a social life during her first year in college. If she could go back, she would. “When I was a freshman, I would think […]

Jermaine Kershner is a motivational speaker and a recent graduate of FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication. He is currently pursuing his MBA at FAMU’s School of Business and Industry. Kershner is from Dallas, by way of Tampa, and a member of the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha […]

How do college students view religion? Do they change their religion or beliefs once they arrive on campus? Do college Students change their religion or beliefs because they are out of their parents’ or guardian’s house, and are allowed to have a mind of their own? “Studies have shown that […]

ORLANDO –This weekend saw the opening of Universal Studios’ premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. Each year, the Universal Studios Orlando Park is transformed into a giant horror excursion jam-packed with 10 haunted houses and seven scare zones open to the public. The horror film written and directed by […]

Yennifer Castillo is more than a triple threat. A senior biology education major from Opa Locka, Castillo is known to many on Florida A&M University’s campus as a friend. But behind the surface, she’s a chef, a singer, a musician, a tutor, an artist, and a business owner. “If you […]

As the semester begins the F.Y.E Peer Mentor program at the Undergraduate Student Success Center is ready to guide FAMU’s class of 2023 into greatness. Peer mentors model appropriate behavior inside and outside the classroom as college is not just about the academics but how a student handles their social […]

In 2014, a drunk driver hit and severely injured Jackie Faircloth, an 18-year-old crossing an intersection near Florida State University’s campus. Faircloth sustained permanent disabilities from the crash and is now living in an assisted care facility. Her family successfully sought damages from the local bars involved in providing alcohol […]