Having a medical marijuana doesn't necessarily mean your car won't be searched in a traffic stop. Photo Courtesy of BioTrackThc. Whether it’s for medical purposes or just recreational use, the marijuana industry is rapidly growing in the United States of America. Thirty-three states now have some form of marijuana legalized. With […]
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FAMU’s English Literary Guild hosts 13th Annual Spring Literary Forum
FAMU's English Literary Guild hosted the 13th Annual Spring Literary Forum which was a multi-day event to discuss Black Science Fiction. Photo Courtesy of FAMU English LIT Guild. The English Literary Guild discusses Black Science Fiction featuring guest speakers, discussion panels, cosplay parades and much more. Florida A&M University’s English Literary […]
Women Wednesdays features R. Jai Gillum
R. Jai Gillum's journey were discussed at the “Finding Me – A Conversation with R. Jai Gillum” event at The Yard at Railroad Square on Wednesday, March 6th. Photo Submitted by Destinee McGhee. Years before she was known as R. Jai Gillum, wife to former Tallahassee mayor and 2018 […]
1887 Ways to Care set for Saturday
1887 Ways to Care Poster. Photo Courtesy of Efferson Student Union and Activities. Be sure to mark your calendar for 1887 Ways to Care. Starting at 8:45 a.m. Saturday, Florida A&M University’s campus will be coming together to tackle important projects on campus and in the surrounding areas to help […]
Nauls leads by example at Allied Health
Jarred Nauls, 27, at the FPTA 2019 Student Conclave at the University of Miami. Photo courtesy Jarred Nauls. Leadership, networking and team-building are a few of the skills that the president of the 2020 graduate class of physical therapy must exemplify. Students in this program are currently led by Jarred Nauls, […]
Health Expo spreads the word: Get tested
Free screening was offered at Saturday's Health Expo. Photo Submitted by Fatiah Caldwell. The Delta Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted its fifth annual Health Expo, “Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart,” on Saturday. The event was held at the chapter’s community center and was free to the […]
Studies show girls out-perform boys in school
Multiple studies have found that girls out-perform boys in school in every subject area. Photo Courtesy of Getty Images. There’s no question that there are more girls in school than boys. A look around the classroom speaks for itself. The stereotype that boys succeed in math and science over girls […]
Boys and Girls Club of Big Bend seeking volunteers
The newly renovated computer lab at The Boys & Girls Club Nims Middle School location is one of the many places in need of volunteers. Photo Submitted by Constance Smith. The Boys and Girls Club of the Big Bend is known for serving thousands of children in the area. The […]
ROTC students discuss how they balance life in the program
For a number of students on Florida A&M University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, serving and protecting has always been a dream for them. Pictured (L-R) Zachery Allen, Javier Benabe, Morgan James, Jackson Foster. Photo Courtesy of Morgan James. For a number of students in Florida A&M University’s Reserve Officers’ […]
Lemonade at Harambee Festival hits the sweet spot
During the 45th Annual Florida A&M University Harambee Festival, mobile business “Oh! Lemonade Inc.,” sold approximately two 55-gallon drums of lemonade. Photo Submitted by Joshua Bonsell. During the 45th annual Florida A&M University Harambee Festival, which took place at Cascades Park on Saturday Feb. 23, a mobile business known as “Oh! […]