Grace, beauty and poise are three word that define Amberly Williams, who is well known on the campus of Florida A&M University. She made sure to work hard from day one to become the successful individual she is today. Growing up in Midway, a small town just west of Tallahassee, […]
Lifestyles
New club focuses on Jamaican culture
There are many clubs and student organizations on Florida A&M’s campus, including one club that recently made its debut and is looking to open up to the student body. That club is called the Jamaica American Student Association [JAMSA]. It is a club that’s based on, surprise, Jamaican culture. JAMSA […]
Shaking up the routine can make college better
College life in Tallahassee can quickly become mundane with the same daily routines, tasks and social scenes. Things can start to feel very played out if you don’t branch outside your weekly practices and begin to romanticize your life. A few Florida A&M students have found various ways to make […]
National Transfer Student Week
This week, Florida A&M University is celebrating National Transfer Student Week in honor of the academic excellence, passion, and service transfer students bring to campus. Transfer students make up about 5% percent of undergraduate students on campus. While most students come from the local feeder program with Tallahassee Community College, […]
Alumna Sylniqua Janay creates originals
Sylniqua Janay, a FAMU alumna, is a full-time research associate and fashion designer from Miami. Her brand, Janay Atelier, consists of handmade fashion. She sews each piece. Her brand name is Janay Atelier; Janay comes from her middle name, and Atelier means “workshop or studio for an artist,” which ultimately […]
FSU comes to life during Market Wednesday
Market Wednesday is a lively and versatile mid-day gathering hosted ever week on Florida State University’s campus. Upon arrival at the Oglesby Student union, you will be greeted by a variety of different vendors, clubs and organizations. It’s an event feels like there is something for everybody to fit in. […]
Shelters are home for dogs in search of a family
October is national Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Many animal shelters are home to hundreds of dogs waiting to find a proper family. Tallahassee has four animal shelters across the city that assist individuals in finding their furry friend. These shelters take immense pride in pairing their dogs with an […]
High expectations for new Royal Court
Now that campaign season has come to a close and the new elected officials are preparing for coronation, the campus is a buzz about what is to come. After the controversy over last year’s Royal Court, students are curious to see what the new court will bring to campus. Tykia […]
Transfer students in spotlight
The nation’s No. 1 public HBCU is in the midst of celebrating National Transfer Student Week. The week is dedicated to all FAMU transfer students. It is a week to highlight transitioning students from all over and to celebrate how far they’ve come as students preparing to graduate from Florida […]
Excitement builds for step show
Ready for a show? Let’s hope so, because Florida A&M University’s NPHC Homecoming Greek Step Show will be held on Oct. 28 in the Lawson Center. It is expected to bring out the entire student body, alums and even faculty. The theme for this year is “A Nightmare on FAMU […]