Beautiful young faces, poetry, and the importance of success were all displayed last weekend at the Early Aged Girls Excited to Rise Ministries’ 3rd anniversary celebration at Walker Ford Community Center. The nonprofit organization is built on the foundation of helping young girls travel in the right path by […]
Lifestyles
FAMU brings awareness about diabetes
The first of November marked the beginning of National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. A number of health outlets […]
K-Dot opens your third eye
Dr. Dre dubbed Kendrick Lamar the “King of the West Coast.” His sophomore album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” probes his psyche during his life in California as a curious teen. The album literally depicts Kendrick Lamar as the good kid within a mad city. It explores what life is like […]
Respect diminished
Sitting on the stairs of Coleman Library St. Juste Marcelin, a sophomore pre-physical therapy sophomore from Miami reminisced on his family values and how they will always be apart of his everyday life. Family values are political and social beliefs or rules that are instilled within a family. […]
Parking services draw wrath of FAMU students.
Many student and faculty members despise Florida A&M Parking Services. As the end of the semester approaches, citations are on the rise and students are not happy. According to famu.edu, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, unless reserved parking. A permit “allows you to park on […]
Domestic violence on the rise
“Many times it escalates, but you don’t pay attention because you are afraid, so, you don’t say anything,” said Tangela Chipman, 50, a domestic violence survivor. “They tend to use reverse psychology to make you feel as if you’re the problem.” Chipman suffered for years at the hands of […]
Students come together for diabetes
The first of November marked the beginning of National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A number of health outlets […]
Students show distaste for FAMU Parking Authority
Many student and faculty members despise Florida A&M Parking Services. As the end of the semester approaches, citations are on the rise and students are not happy. According to famu.edu, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, unless reserved parking. A permit only “allows you to park […]
Family values is a prominent fixture for FAMU students
Sitting on the stairs of Coleman Library, St. Juste Marcelin, a sophomore pre-physical therapy sophomore from Miami reminisced on his family values and how they will always be apart of his everyday life. Family values are political and social beliefs or rules that are instilled within a family. Students […]
Professor’s book salutes Obama
Before a scarce crowd of nearly 100 people, Barbara Thompson, author of The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth” hosted a book signing this weekend at the Southside Arts Complex. The signing, which emphasized the achievements […]