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Hammond eager to move on to medical school

For many, the sky’s the limit.  But for one student at Florida A&M University, there is no limit. Mckenze Hammond, a senior bio pre-med student, has multiple hobbies and responsibilities beyond FAMU that are on the right track to greatness. Born and raised in Atlanta, she has made her mark […]

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The woman behind the relay

In the United States, there are over a million new cancer cases and half a million deaths due to cancer per year. Cancer is also the country’s second leading cause of death after heart disease. Kyra Freeney, a third-year environmental sciences student at Florida A&M University, has been working diligently […]

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Transfer students face extra challenges

Transferring into Florida A&M University can be a great adventure but also a stressful experience which can leave students feeling overwhelmed. Although each student has their own unique experience, FAMU students specifically share similarities with their transition challenges. Junior Ra’vin Woods transferred during the fall semester and says making friends […]

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COVID’s impact on student life

Since the beginning of the pandemic the way we operate our lives has changed drastically. From social distancing to working from home, the norm has transformed into something unfamiliar. This has also taken a toll on Florida A&M and its rich traditions. Organizations are now having to social distance their […]

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Gap years should be normalized

People usually associate taking a gap year with being “behind” their peers, but since when did our journey’s become the same?  A gap year could be a year or just a select number of semesters of outside experience. If someone is running a relay race, at some point they must […]

Lifestyles

Becoming a plant parent

Many people have heard of the terms: teen moms, dog moms, and even Dance Moms but have you heard of plant moms? According to an article on Gardening Know How, plant parenting is a term coined by the millennial generation; in simpler terms meaning to care for house plants. Becoming […]

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Relay for Life returns

For the first time since the onset of COVID, Florida A&M’s Relay for Life has returned. The annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society kicked off Friday. This event was open to both students and the general public. It was held at the Robert “Pete” Griffin Track from 11 a.m. […]

Lifestyles

April burn-out is indeed real

As the spring semester comes to a close, many students can’t help but feel relief. They are looking forward to returning home or going on vacation to take breaks and recharge for the summer before fall semester. Hand in hand with feelings of relief are feelings of exhaustion from […]