Students enjoy breakfast food provided by PRSSA as part of the organization’s “PRSSA Week.” Photo Submitted by Oriana Plummer. As students entered the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s student lounge Monday morning, they were greeted by the smiling face and warm spirit of senior public relations student Oriana Plummer. […]
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The Iguanas: Not your average rock band
The Iguanas rock the house during Word of South. Photo submitted by Evenson Decosse For their first performance at Word of South, The Iguanas, a New Orleans rooted rock band, executed a phenomenal live show Sunday. With their groovy sound, they drew the crowd in for one of the best […]
How one artist turned darkness into light
Graduating Senior and Fine Arts Student KaiylaThompson standing next to her tree piece titled “Life’s Funk Bloomed Infinity” Thursday evening in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. Photo submitted by Alexis Gollman The bright and vivid colored artwork currently adorning the downstairs walls of the Foster Tanner Fine-Arts Gallery wasn’t always so bright […]
New documentary explores the natural way to achieve fitness and health while in the social media age
The various pressures for the “perfect” body felt by men and women in the social media age are explored in the documentary “Getting Bodied the Natural Way: In a World of Butt Shots, Breast Implants and Tummy Tucks”. Photo courtesy of Getting Bodied the Natural Way In the social media […]
FAMU Strikers to celebrate 30-year anniversary at upcoming spring concert
The Strikers Dance Troupe of Florida A&M University will celebrate 30 years of dance with a spring concert, titled “The DYNASTY” on Saturday, April 13. Photo courtesy of FAMU Striker's Dance Troupe Fresh off the road from their South Florida Tour, The Strikers Dance Troupe of Florida A&M University will […]
Senior library tech assistant reminisces on 30 years at FAMU
Alumna Lillie Muse recalls her journey as a student then staff member on FAMU’S campus. Muse has worked at the university for over 30 years. Photo Submitted by Lindsey Britton. On, Feb. 9, senior library technical assistant Lillie Muse celebrated 30 years working at Florida A&M University’s Coleman Library. Muse has […]
Business administration student sees car detailing vision come to life
Florida A&M University senior, Jernir Etienne, credits what he learned in his college courses and life experiences to bring his vision to life. His vision was the car detailing business "Drippy Detailing". Photo Submitted by Jernir Etienne. On track to graduate in fall 2019, business administration major Jernir Etienne said […]
The deeper meaning of Jordan Peele’s ‘Us’
quot;Us" cinematic movie poster. Photo Courtesy of Universal Picture. Jordan Peele’s new film “Us” has solidified him as a master of detail. The movie has been out for almost three weeks and people are still spotting new symbols, making new connections and debating the movie’s cryptic message. This latest cinematic […]
Nwanze gets inside look at Box
Brian Nwanze was selected to spend one week at Box in California. Photo Submitted by Brian Nwanze. College started off rocky for Brian Nwanze. But because of perseverance, determination and growth, he has turned what seemed to be losses into lessons. After being introduced to FAMU late in his senior […]
Rattler Apparel finding a niche
Photo Courtesy of the Rattler Apparel Instagram page. Every Friday at Florida A&M University, students flock to the core of the campus to mix, mingle and maybe support a local vendor at the traditional marketplace gathering that is Set Friday. It is during this communal gathering where one is likely […]