Students have mixed feelings about the end of the fall semester. This tumultuous semester is almost finally over, which gives us time to rest and recuperate. However, we now have to face a sad reality — that spring semester might be even harder.  Florida A&M University has joined countless other […]

The semester is winding down and minds are slowly checking out; now we are struggling to stay motivated. Many are trying to find ways to motivate themselves to finish the semester off strong.  Due to COVID-19, this has been the first time learning online for many students. Some of us […]

Have you ever worn your hair out and someone said to you, “You have good hair,” or, “What are you mixed with?” I often see these types of comments floating around on social media and I have also been a victim of them. Every time someone asks me one of […]

Soon we will be screaming “Happy New Year!” with a sigh of relief as this was a tough year for many of us. 2020 may be over soon, but the issues we have dealt with during this unparalleled and stressful year are far from resolved. Of course there is a […]

Thanksgiving is known as the day of giving thanks, a national holiday in the United States and in Canada. In many American households Thanksgiving doesn’t have much of a religious meaning anymore; it now centers on cooking and sharing meaningful meals with family and friends. But this year due to […]

This semester was my most challenging, draining and mentally exhausting at Florida A&M. This is my fifth semester at the illustrious university. I’m extremely grateful to be in college, but this semester was not one for the weak. Being required to be on Zoom all day is a task in […]

My first semester away from home was one full of new experiences, new friends, and a newfound independence. Being that it was a new environment, I was able to get comfortable living on campus, but it didn’t hold a candle to being at home. However, once I was finally able […]

Whether it’s a holiday or a three-day weekend, many college students look forward to traveling home from their college town. Being in your hometown for the holiday season means spending time with your family, getting lunch with your high school friends or visiting a memorable location. However, I have come […]

The hip-hop industry has witnessed a tremendous spike in violence over the past year. The Black community has lost too many talented individuals due to gun violence. The death of the influential rapper, activist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle devastated many people when news began to spread of his death. I […]

While many colleges plan to reopen their campuses and function like normal (or very close to it), that may not be the best decision for their staff and students.  During this holiday season many are anticipating spending time with their loved ones as a positive way to close off a […]