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BetterMynd fills a vital niche

From coping with academic stress to personal concerns, students are discovering and utilizing the on-campus counseling services and support that are available to them through BetterMynd. FAMU counseling services has partnered with BetterMynd, an online counseling resource that has collaborated with over 100 universities. It focuses on enhancing mental health […]

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Galentine’s Day catching on

As Valentine’s Day approaches, a growing number of individuals — especially students — are embracing a different kind of celebration – Galentine’s Day. Originating from the television show “Parks and Recreation,” where the character Leslie Knope celebrates the day before Valentine’s Day exclusively with her female friends, Galentine’s Day has […]

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FAMU JAMSA week kicks off

The student body is lively at Florida A&M University as today marks the start of events for the Jamaican Student Association (JAMSA) week.  JAMSA week is a multi-day event that recognizes and unites the Caribbean student body with a Jamaican exposition.  JAMSA is an organization that was found by Keanu […]

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University set to announce Black History Month events

Florida A&M University is preparing to observe Black History Month throughout February with a compelling lineup of events honoring African Americans’ rich heritage and contributions. The campus will host a month-long celebration throughout the campus. Many students are excited for this year’s month of festivities. Students have been actively asking […]

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FAMU Women’s Student Union

Florida A&M University’s Women’s Student Union is an organization whose purpose is to bring awareness on campus as well as in the surrounding community. They bring awareness to issues such as politics, economics, and social movements in society. They also host different programs including community service on the upliftment of […]

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What makes the FAMU culture so special?

HBCUs across the nation are known for their rich and distinct culture. Whether it be for the community, historical significance, or a change in environment, many Black students gravitate toward being nurtured by HBCU culture before entering their careers.  However, many alumni and current students argue that FAMU’s culture is […]

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T-Pain begins Vegas residency

Next week, Grammy Award-winning artist and Tallahassee native T-Pain will kick off his first-ever Las Vegas residency. He announced the residency on Dec. 19 on Instagram. T-Pain, born Faheem Rasheed Najm, rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his album “Rappa Ternt Sanga,” which features hit songs “I’m […]

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On-campus dining options dwindle on weekends

On-campus students at Florida A&M University often wonder why they cannot access food during the weekend. Students often use flex bucks to purchase items at on-campus restaurants such as Wingstop, Chick-fil-A, Tropical Cafe, Starbucks, and other dining services available to students. The campus has two dining halls with plenty of […]