Poetry and art lovers now have their own personal magazine geared toward them at Florida A&M University. CaKe, a literary journal that has been produced for the last three years, features work from students all across campus. “Our purpose is to highlight poetry and art from the FAMU and national […]
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Opportunities for college students to get Green Jobs
TALLAHASSEE –As graduation approaches, students are still searching for jobs in these hard economic times. In efforts to Go Green, companies have come up with plans to incorporate being green into their initiatives. The Obama- Biden administration has created a comprehensive energy plan scheduled to take effect by 2012. […]
Market to hold seminar about eco-friendly laundry and cleaning
New Leaf Market will be holding a Green Laundry workshop April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in New Leaf Market located at 1235 Apalachee Parkway and will cost $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Guest speaker and green living consultant, Reenie Rodgers, will speak about […]
Healthy habits prevent disease
Studies by the American Heart Association showed that the number of blacks suffering from heart failure is 20 times higher than that of whites. One in 100 black men and women develop heart failure before age 50. According to the Mayo Clinic, heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump […]
Movement encourages energy-saving tactics
As Earth Day approaches, national, state and local organizations are taking action to support a safer and healthier environment. For this year’s Earth Day, Florida A&M University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department will support the efforts of several groups including the FAMU Environment & Sustainability Council, The FAMU Green Coalition […]
Players thirsty for a championship
I have a strong belief that the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers will be in the NBA Finals this year. The Lakers and Cavaliers are having incredible seasons this year while arguably honing two of the best players in the NBA on their teams. These two players are Kobe […]
“There are alot of guys…but very few men”
Tell her she’s beautiful, crack a smile for a lil whileLet her see that you’re not JUST feelin her styleBut don’t let her SEE that the truth you’re decorating with a lie..Is really the well known characteristic of a common guy. Do you treat her with respect even in front […]
Student success goes global
Markashia Jeter, a third-year public relations student knows how to accurately represent a client. With the experience and knowledge she has gained, she has established her own marketing business, Jeter International Marketing. The 21-year-old Atlanta native always had a passion for public relation, and a speech she witnessed during her […]
I doubt that Thomas will succeed at FIU
I’ve heard of second chances in basketball. Some of the greatest players only got to where they are because of second chances. Dwayne Wade almost did not play basketball because of his grades. After Doc Rivers’ awful season in Boston, the city was crying for his head. The next year, […]
FAMU, FSU join to save energy
On April 18, Florida A&M University and Florida State University are hosting Focus the Nation, a town hall meeting involving local politicians, local activists and community members that will discuss the future of Florida’s energy. “It gives me great hope for the future to see a new generation so engaged […]