Graduating mixed-media artist and arts administration major Kaiyla Thompson puts life, creativity and purpose into art Photo courtesy of Kaiyla Thompson As the spring semester comes to an end on Florida A&M University, graduating students have begun to reflect on their time here on campus. While many students contemplate what […]
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Festival focuses on diversity
The Recreation Center decorated for the annual International Food & Cultural Awareness Festival along with the table props. Photo Submitted by Christopher Miller. The International Food and Cultural Festival took place at FAMU’s recreation center Friday. The event was hosted by the FAMU International Education and Development, FAMU Student Health Services, […]
A killing, a comment and an ongoing feud
Kodak Black is a Florida rapper drawing a lot of heat for a comment he made on social media following the killing of Nipsey Hussle. Photo Courtesy of HipHopDX. Broward county native Kodak Black has been receiving heavy criticism for the comments he made about Lauren London on his Instagram […]
FSU’s Symphonic Band gives final performance of semester
Music filled Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Tuesday. Photo Submitted by FSUtrumpetstudio. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall came to life Tuesday night during the Symphonic Band’s annual semester concert. The performances included “Wine-Dark Sea,” a three-movement symphony by John Mackey who based the composition the extraordinary tale of the Odyssey […]
Lil Nas X suddenly a phenomenon
20-year-old rapper Lil Nas X Photo Courtesy of billboard.com. Lil Nas X’s new single “Old Town Road” has quickly turned into a hit record. Around this time last year, the 20-year-old rapper dropped out of college hoping that his music career would save him from having to go back to school. […]
Fine arts seniors share highlights in their final exhibition
Works by graduating fine arts majors are on display in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. Photo Submitted by Jakeira Gilbert. The Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery on Thursday hosted its annual “Visions: Graduating Senior Exhibition,” highlighting the artwork of graduating fine arts students. Dozens of guests, including alumni, faculty, and family […]
Graduating students plan for the big day with big budgets
Graduating sociology major Brandi Simmons advised students to start planning ahead for the various costs of graduation. Photo Submitted by Brandi Simmons. As Florida A&M University students continue preparing for the long awaited graduation ceremonies, financial stress and the stress that comes with ensuring their dreams become reality has come to […]
Relay for Life is back
Photo Courtesy of FAMU Student Government Association. Florida A&M University is finally bringing back Relay for Life. This event was last held in 2015. Student Government Association Secretary of State and Relay for Life chairwoman Alexis Lynn pitched the idea to the Student Senate. The purpose and mission of […]
Special Olympics Florida provides fun and inclusion in the community
Special Olympics Florida is a year-round sports training and competition program that serves children and adults 8 years of age and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Photo Submitted by Kendall Harris. For those living with disabilities, it can be easy to be looked down upon and written off as […]
Are you feeling stressed?
Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Students are exposed to a load of stressors during their college experience. From the adjustment into college and adulthood to the everyday factors like social pressures, work and family responsibilities, there is stress coming from every direction. Stress is the body’s normal reaction when change […]