Turkey, ham, macaroni and cheese, rice and beans, mashed potatoes and gravy, lemonade, apple pie and peach cobbler will all be on the menu at a Thanksgiving dinner taking place in a college apartment right here in Tallahassee. Three friends have planned their own Thanksgiving dinner away from home, and […]
Lifestyles
Domestic violence forum to help encourage awareness
Domestic violence is a common but taboo issue that many students on FAMU’s campus suffer from in silence. This inspired a seminar on campus to discuss these issues in an honest and open setting. On Monday, Nov. 22, Active Minds and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will hold a […]
Student mother inspires classmates
AnquillaDennard, a 25-year-old senior theater performance student from Belle Glade, Fla., said to do lists are the only thing that help her manage her time and keep her myriad of responsibilities in order. However, missing tests or class because of unforeseen circumstances is something Dennard has learned to deal with since […]
Card game sparks freshman gathering
Two freshman cousins split the $50 prize awarded at the second Gibbs Hall Spades Tournament, hosted by the Junior Class of 2012. The juniors used the popular game of spades to reach out to freshmen. The event is a part of FAMU Junior Week 2010. Approximately 30 students ranging […]
Pennies for probates
Tis the season for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and probates. You just received a call from a mysterious digit of whom you think you know their identity. You’re furiously typing in the wikipedia search box for the official colors, symbols, and motto of that person’s organization. Once you’ve gathered all the necessary […]
Motherhood versus sexuality
As the school bus came to a stop, the only thing on Tai’Quay Smith’s mind was getting home to tell her mom how the neighborhood kids were teasing her again. This time, an entire bus full of classmates chased her down the street, taunting her until she reached her apartment. […]
Holidays bring new struggle
The way I’ve been feeling and my treatments have been going, I didn’t think I would make it out of Tallahassee to visit my grandmother in New Jersey any time soon. The trip was planned as a birthday gift, but I was afraid to book my ticket in advance before […]
Single mother support group overlooked
What’s supposed to be a room full of single mothers, sharing and relieving the stresses of their week, is empty. The support group provides an opportunity for expecting and single mothers at Florida A&M University to talk, vent and socialize with other mothers who share similar life experiences. Attendance is […]
Magazine features faculty, student pieces
Students have the opportunity to publish their poetry or art in the FAMU CaKe Journal. CaKe, a Journal of Poetry & Art, is a literary magazine published by students and faculty consisting of original poems, short stories and artwork. The journal has published four issues and will print its […]
‘Since ’76’ touches the modern black woman
The curious, yet anxious audience filled the theater. Everyone came to find out what happened ‘Since ’76’. They soon found out not much has changed. ‘Since ’76’, written by the Rev. Shirlene Holmes, picks up where Ntozake Shange’s “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf” […]