Whether you are having a few drinks with friends to celebrate a birthday or going out to the bar for a beer or two after work, it seems that a big part of students’ social lives involve alcohol. Hey, bring on the drinks. After all, it is just harmless […]
Lifestyles
Wizard of fashion makes name for himself
Emmanuel “Manny” Sanchez-Monsalve is consumed by fashion. Call him Tuesday at midnight and he is working on his style board for Urban Outfitters stylist internship. “I just want everything to be perfect. I’m so nervous. Working with Urban would be amazing,” said the 22-year-old, who was raised in Miami. […]
‘BBQ Tent’ offers better service for customers
Debit cards are now being accepted at the place Florida A&M students refer to as “The BBQ Tent.” The aroma of barbecue fills the air on FAMU’s campus each weekday. Students flock toward the hickory-flavored fragrance to find themselves inside the corridor of the Baptist Collegiate Ministry. “My mouth starts […]
Active Minds take action against mental health
A Florida A&M mental health organization strives to bring awareness to the college community and specifically works to discredit social stigmas attached to mental illnesses within the African American community. Active Minds works worldwide to spread the message of mental health and fighting stereotypes associated with it. […]
Freshmen adjust to life without cars
Freshman are not allowed to have cars at Florida A&M. Fair or not, there are reasons why the rule exists, which can be found on the FAMU website. However, some students are unaware of the restrictions. Danielle Dixon, a freshman political science student from West Palm Beach, was unaware […]
Crepevine prepares for opening celebration
The Crêpevine’s newest location on Railroad Avenue will have its grand opening celebration next week. Arthur Silber, manager of the Crêpevine on Railroad Ave., said that the ribbon cutting ceremony will start around 3 p.m. and will probably feature a band playing outside and food specials. Silber also said that […]
“The Story” mirrors real life incident
The lies, the deception, the rise, the fall, “The Story.” These are all the characteristics of Florida A&M Essential Theatre’s first production, which starts Friday. Written by Tracey Scott Wilson, “The Story” follows a young African-American journalist who investigates a murder and reports the perfect story. However, as new […]
Revamping a lackluster social life
When stepping foot on The Hill, nightclubs are one of the main attractions. Living in a party town, clubs can become “played out” quickly. However, when going to The Moon, Coliseum and Bajas becomes a bore, students can find alternatives. As the semester winds down, the typical Tuesday, Friday […]
Student recounts cancer scare
One could notice that the city is filled with lights by walking down any street. From building lights to streetlights to car lights. As I crossed the street, a building with pink window lights that formed a large ribbon glistened in front of me. I began to smile. If […]
The undiscovered art of balancing video games and girlfriends
After a morning workout on a cloudless Saturday, he showers, plops on the couch and powers up his Xbox 360. An hour later, his girlfriend stops by with plans for them – maybe a picnic, lunch or movie. He doesn’t want to tell her no, but he doesn’t want […]