We spend our lives looking for our purpose in this world, but sometimes it isn’t the what, it’s the now that leads us to the big answer. Jaela De’Nae Stephens, a friend to many, may not know her purpose just yet. But each day she gets closer to it by […]
Lifestyles
How ‘Black Friday’ got its name
The start of the holiday shopping season is marked by Black Friday, the Friday following Thanksgiving. It is one of the most important shopping days in the United States, falling between Nov. 23 and 29 every year. The date for Black Friday this year is Nov. 26. Even though it […]
Do Thanksgiving your way this year
As a college student, it’s easy to think of the Thanksgiving holiday as a trip back home to go eat your family’s food. But when will you make your own traditions and personal way of celebrating such a big holiday? This year, I made the decision to have my first […]
Vanterpool keeps it Lowkey on campus
Many students walk around Florida A&M’s campus wearing their natural crown. But how do they keep their crown secure at night and ready for the next day? Third-year engineering student Khaysaun Vanterpool came up with a solution by designing a natural hair protector for students while they sleep. He is […]
Poor advising delayed her graduation
Florida A&M University’s fall commencement will take place start at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The live event will take place in the Lawson Center. Some students who were supposed to graduate with their class in 2019, 2020, or even 2018, are graduating in 2021.They are finally able to walk […]
‘Men do cry. I cry. Sometimes I’ve had to.’
Tens of thousands of men struggle daily with their mental health. For some, like Joseph Pierre, a third-year engineering student at Florida State University, it’s an ongoing battle, and it can get pretty scary when you don’t know exactly what it is you’re dealing with. “I struggle with anxiety and […]
Now’s the time to prepare for life after graduation
You are so close to reaching the finish line. You can see the bright orange and green lights shining on you as you walk toward the stage, eager to receive your diploma. You’re excited this moment has finally come. You hear your name announced through the speakers and as you […]
Lego Club a hit at nearby library
CRAWFORDVILLE — Don’t underestimate this library because of its size. Make no mistake, the library is making a lot of noise in the Wakulla County community. The sun is always shining just 24 miles down the road in Crawfordville, at the Wakulla County Public Library. The library provides various special […]
FAMU adviser Bellamy doubles as caregiver
November is National Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate and honor family caregivers all over the country. It is also a chance to inform and raise awareness for caregiving issues. On Florida A&M University’s campus, Raymond Bellamy, an academic adviser for the College of Agriculture & Food Sciences, has been […]
Stigma around therapy may be lifting
The pandemic is still impacting many homes and communities around the world. For some, being on lockdown and isolated from everyone else has forced them to take their mental health more seriously. Jiliah Henderson is a student at Florida A&M University. Although she didn’t see a decline in her mental […]