On the campus of Florida A&M University lies a beacon of support and sustenance: the FAMU Food Pantry. Founded 15 years ago out of concern for students’ nourishment, this dynamic resource has grown from a small closet into a cornerstone of student well-being. From alleviating the financial strain of rising […]
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Men fall to Prairie View, 61-58
FAMU held Prairie View A&M to shooting only 20 percent behind the three-point line in a 3-for-15 shooting performance, but still fell short to the Panthers 61-58 at home Monday. Coach Robert McCullum spoke about the disappointing conference loss. “Prairie View is a difficult team to prepare for from the […]
Set Friday just hasn’t been the same
Set Friday has been a longstanding tradition since the early 1990s. Every Friday, students would gather on the “set”, the brick-lined path separating what is now the Will Packer Amphitheater and Office of Student Union, to socialize with their peers, and enjoy local and student vendors, and music. Since COVID, […]
A rise in SGA vacancies
Florida A&M Student Government Association consists of student leaders advocating for the student body. SGA’s main priorities include pushing for higher involvement from the student body while also working to address the concerns of students and implement changes for the betterment of the student body. SGA at FAMU mirrors state […]
Does campaigning stop behind the screen?
Around this time every year, students on Florida A&M’s campus gear up for spring election season. After winter break ends the weather heats up and so does the competition. Social media is the first indicator of who this year’s candidates may be. Instagram is full of new posts and new […]
Is ‘Vultures’ Kanye West’s comeback?
Rap star Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla $ign released the chart-topping album “Vultures I” on Monday. The 55-minute-long joint album consists of 16 tracks with features from Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, Lil Durk, and other artists. The album is nothing less than what many fans expected of West. Themes […]
Some students fast during Lent
The month of February recognizes a series of celebrations including Black History Month, American Heart Month, and, earlier this week, Ash Wednesday, which happened to fall on Valentine’s Day this year. This period of fasting during Lent for some is a way to not only cleanse your heart physically, but […]
Usher resonates with students from Atlanta
As the world watched Usher Raymond light up the stage during Sunday’s Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas, his dedication to his hometown of Atlanta was evident. For out-of-state students at Florida A&M University like Nyla Fulton and Sydney Lampkin, both originally from Atlanta, the performance was not just […]
Charter Review Committee hears from public
Tallahassee’s Charter Review Committee held its fifth meeting on Thursday to discuss the size of the city commission, possible pay hikes, and future elections while welcoming input from the public. According to Talgov.com, the CRC aims to consider four main topics: the number of seats on the city’s governing body, […]
Student starts nonprofit with a mission
Shayna Vincent refuses to accept the status quo. A 23-year-old elementary education student at Florida A&M, Vincent has created a nonprofit organization, Esther Funds Foundations, to address the pressing needs of first-generation, low-income, and minority college students. Driven by a deep desire to make a positive impact, the Tampa native […]