Photo credit: Sydne Vigille On Wednesday, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Board of Trustees met at 2 p.m. to discuss students and the changes with academics on campus. The room was filled with different faculty members listening to the updates with programs on FAMU’s campus. Dean Murray Gibson requested for […]
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FAMU Board of Trustees takes initiatives to improve student life and funding for university
Florida A&M University Board of Trustees held a committee meeting the morning of March 8, in the Grand Ballroom discussing important topics such as graduation and retention rates, athletic funding, and funding for new on-campus housing. The BOT also discussed the initiatives on how to increase the Licensure Pass […]
More guns are coming to public schools
The Florida Legislature and Florida Governor Rick Scott gave the School Boards the authority to determine if school personnel, teachers included, could carry firearms on school property and in classrooms. This determination came after much debate over the wording of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act […]
What Black Panther says about black unity
Black Panther movie poster. Photo credit: joblo.com Black people everywhere were more than excited when we heard there would be a superhero movie rich with African traditions and culture. The movie premiere weekend is the fifth highest grossing of all time, has managed to stay at the top of the box […]
A stand with Planned Parenthood is a stand with black women
Crishelle Bailey and other members of Planned Parenthood Generation Action at FAMU talking to students and giving out snacks during Set Friday. Photo credit: Kayla Lawson The birth control pill has been the most influential factor in allowing women under 21 to continue with college, according to findings by the […]
PrimeTime impresses every time
It was on a Monday night, with dozens of restaurants in town to choose from; that my taste buds led me to my favorite upscale sports bar with a twist. PrimeTime, a restaurant and sports lounge on West Tennessee Street, has come to be one of my personal favorite […]
Entertainment industry recruiters court FAMU students
Milner speaking to students about HBCU in L.A. Students from all majors gathered in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication lecture hall two days before Spring Break to hear about internship opportunities in California. HBCU in L.A. is a program designed to provide a bridge to predominantly black […]
An unsung service that assists students with accounting, math and writing
Tutorial services in Coleman library have gone a little under the radar since its relocation a year ago, making it difficult for students to take advantage of the services offered. The Undergraduate Student Success Center is offering "after hours" tutorial services in Coleman library in a variety of subjects, […]
Spring break survival guide: 2018 edition
Photo credit: benworl.com Suns out buns out! It’s time to take a break from the books and enjoy some fun under the sun. Although we all want to have a good time, with all the fun comes many health and safety risks. Unfortunately, many college students don’t take the dangers […]
Spare the rod, support the child
As a child, I exhibited bad behavior verbally and physically, but my parents never punished me for it any form. Our household consisted of five kids in total combined through marriage and four residing in the home. My stepdad's initial form of punishment with his children was the traditional beating […]