Everyone has one goal for their perfect holiday season as the year ends. This goal, usually in plaid, Christmas characters, or the usual Christmas colors, encapsulates the season as a whole. As it has been the topic of much social media discourse, the goal is to wear matching PJs with […]
Lifestyles
Jarrod Gunn busy giving back
Food drives, organized by people coming together to turn kindness into hope and nourishment are a common way that communities worldwide celebrate the act of giving. Jarrod Gunn, a FAMU alumni from Cocoa, is giving back to the community through his “Food for Thought” canned food drive. This is more […]
A lesson in resiliency
Abdul-Rafiu “Dully” Apata, a senior at Florida A&M University, once dreamed of being a football star. But Apata has faced numerous challenges due to sports injuries that have forced him to rethink his priorities — and his dreams. His journey shines a light on the importance of balancing a love […]
Is group or individual study more effective?
As midterms bid their temporary farewell and final exams sneakily tiptoe into the academic foreground, the debate on the most effective study method echoes through the corridors of student discussions, faculty reflections and academic research circles. Front and center in this ongoing discussion is a pivotal question — is studying […]
Some are unable to go home for Thanksgiving
For many people, the holidays mark a particular time of year when they can spend time together, eat, and make memories with family and friends. In America, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It is a day to offer thanks and celebrate with food that keeps many families […]
Elijah Rutland lets his artwork speak for him
Everyone knew early on that Elijah Rutland was a child of few words. Now, the Atlanta-born, Macon-raised 2022 Florida A&M University graduate is a self-made artist and visionary behind Fix My Sole, which deals in everything from apparel design to creative direction. While collaborating with companies such as Nike, the […]
Scholarships available for studying abroad
There are more than 150,000 college students in the United States who study abroad each year. Only 5% of these students are African American. Studying abroad is something that every college student should get to experience. There are plenty of different countries to visit, connections to be made, and adventures […]
Thrift Club combines fashion, sustainability
The Florida A&M University Thrift Club has made its mark on campus through sustainable fashion efforts. Through her passion for thrifting, the president and founder of the FAMU Thrift Club, Trinity Talton, said she started the club to create a community of people who enjoyed thrifting as much as she […]
The season of giving is here
It’s that time of year when spirits rise and giving is in the air. The holidays may bring family and friends closer, but it is also the time when strangers come together to help those who are in need of some extra love this holiday season. And what better way […]
Students remain motivated amid senioritis
This fall marked three years since the freshman class of 2020 began their journey through the secondary education system. Many are looking forward to graduation in December or during spring of 2024. With all of the hard work they’ve put into their college careers, it isn’t uncommon that many of […]