Bell Ringer Positions | Photo credit: Salvation Army Tallahassee The most wonderful time of the year is quickly approaching and local residents of Tallahassee can expect to see buckets swinging and cheerful ringing. The Salvation Army will be kicking off their annual Red Kettle Campaign this November, but in order to make […]
Lifestyles
Home is where the heart is
Thanksgiving decorations in the top cafe | Photo credit: Isis Climes During the season of Thanksgiving, being surrounded by family is a normalcy. For students living on campus, finding transportation back home to celebrate with their family is not an easy task. This and other setbacks such as holding a job […]
Food drive participation on campus
Students in OSA decorating food and toy drive boxes. Photo credit: Amari Godwin Food drives were once a huge deal to the students at Florida A&M University. At one time students could trade in non-perishable food and canned goods for hours of community service, but rules have changed and […]
Two FAMU students nominated for the Irene Ryan Award
Jessica Allen as Grace Dubose Dunbar. Photo credit: Jessica Allen Jessica Allen and Raquel Daniels are the two newest nominees for the Irene Ryan Award. The two were nominated for their superb performance as Grace Dubose Dunbar and Marie Dunbar, respectively in the 1960’s themed stage play The Nacirema Society […]
To Buy or Not To Buy
Outside of an uber vehicle in Berlin. Photo credit: Alper Cugun on Flickr It is not uncommon for consumers to disagree with or feel offended by controversial statements or actions by certain companies, but why do we continue to support these brands that have disappointed and sometimes even disrespected us? […]
The unwavering love of military girlfriends
Airica Moore, girlfriend of Robert Hunter | Photo credit: Airica Moore In observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, many citizens honored military veterans that have served or currently serve in the Armed Forces. Jasmine Hunt, Isabelle Mars, and Airica Moore all share one thing in common, their significant others […]
FAMU alumnus elected first African-American mayor in Saint Paul, Minnesota
FAMU alumnus and mayor-elect Melvin Carter III | Photo credit: MelvinCarter.com Melvin Carter III made history as he was recently elected the first African-American mayor of Saint Paul. Taking home over 50 percent of the votes, the new mayor-elect says that the path to his journey first started as a […]
FAMU’s strides towards academic excellence
CAFS students at commencement services | Photo credit: FAMUCAFS via Facebook Known for its legendary homecomings and exciting Set Fridays, FAMU strives to be an influential contributor in the standard of academic excellence. According to the 2015-16 Annual Accountability Report, FAMU’s six-year graduation rate was 41 percent for students enrolled […]
Betsy DeVos Plans To Change Law Protecting Sexual Assault Victims on College Campuses
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland | Photo credit: by Gage Skidmore Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, spoke at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School in Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 7 about her plan to revise the Title […]
“Tell Them We Are Rising”
Documentary filmmaker of "Tell Them We Are Rising," by Stanley Nelson | Photo credit: HBCURising via Facebook Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are constantly evolving throughout the 21st Century with student enrollment increasing. These institutions are growing and expounding upon the considered rich culture of black excellence that HBCUs […]