Another career fair was underway on Monday on the campus of Florida A&M University, this time for all the students aiming to change people’s lives in the field of healthcare. The all-day event ran from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the university’s Grand Ballroom. Countless students in allied health […]
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Dance teams get active for diabetes
The organizations Attack Dance “Crew,” Ladies of Torque, Venom Pom Squad, Strikers Dance Troupe, Diamonds of FAMU, and House Arrest 2, all participated in a Zumba class to get active. Diabetes is a chronic medical condition characterized by high levels of blood sugar in the body. There are two […]
Black Women in Medicine busy raising money
To raise money for students, family members or alumni who are currently battling or have previously battled breast cancer, the FAMU chapter of The National Society of Black Women in Medicine, Inc. is sponsoring a fundraiser in the Coleman Library’s second-floor foyer. NSBWM members organized an event called “Ribbons for Healing,” […]
Know the different forms of diabetes
Diabetes Awareness Month is in November, a critical month on the healthcare calendar. High blood-sugar levels are a symptom of diabetes, a chronic metabolic disease. It is a rising worldwide health issue affecting millions of individuals. Diabetes Awareness Month is not a time to celebrate, but it is a time […]
Homeowners insurance rates skyrocket in Florida
Home insurance in Florida has nearly doubled in the last few years, according to National Public Radio. According to Business Insurance Mag, Florida has had the most significant increase in the cost of premiums across the nation. Premiums in the Sunshine State have risen at least 35%. Home insurance can […]
Cell phones: Valuable tool or a distraction?
In the age of social media, students are liable to experience a shift in consumption. Screen time is one of the leading topics of conversation in terms of social media and its effect on society. College students have access to course information, receive notifications about local happenings and extracurricular activities […]
How to beat the fall funk
Fall, a great season filled with festive holidays, football, family and more, happens to have a funky aftertaste. Fall — otherwise known as autumn — is said to be a time where the days grow shorter, the animals decide to hide and the air bristles with a sharp cold crisp. […]
FAMU one win away from Celebration Bowl
The Rattlers walked out of Louis Crew Stadium in Huntsville, Ala., on Saturday holding the trophy in their hands. With an undefeated 7-0 conference record, the school had already accepted the SWAC Eastern Conference title. Now the Rattlers are one win away from the coveted Celebration Bowl. FAMU was chosen […]
Cascades Park painted purple for Alzheimer’s
Nearly 200 registered participants gathered Sunday afternoon in Cascades Park for Alzheimer’s awareness month. To raise awareness of the disease, local businesses and national sponsors hosted tables and donated to the cause. The height of the event was the walk. Guests painted Cascades Park in purple shirts to signify their […]
Is TikTok replacing Google as No. 1 search engine?
When we hear “TikTok” we instinctively think of the addictive videos that fill our screens with dance moves, comedy skits, DIY hacks and a whole lot of pop culture. However, in a relatively short time, the platform has transformed into a versatile tool, especially within the Gen Z demographic. Users […]