Monday, July 14, 2025
If you ask the average college student, pursuing a degree is not only a journey of academic growth but also a test of financial resilience. Financial aid serves as a lifeline for countless individuals, enabling them to pursue their dreams of education. What was intended to aid students in their […]
Love and dating are huge social concepts that seem to fill our thoughts and behaviors, but so does race. The cultural differences that impact our worldview and how we conduct ourselves seem to come into play while dating. Marriage rates between Black women and the other races suggest there be […]
Today makes the one-month mark since former FAMU football coach Willie Simmons, fresh off a Celebration Bowl victory and HBCU national championship, resigned from the school to take a position at Duke University. Willie “Shotgun” Simmons is a Quincy native and grew up around FAMU. He was the quarterback at […]
Tradition is a huge part of the culture at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). One weekly staple on the Florida A&M University campus is fried chicken Wednesday. During lunch on Wednesdays, students are served collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and of course, fried chicken. Nikiyah Brown, a second-year psychology […]
In a whirlwind of enthusiasm and creativity, Florida A&M University Office of Housing resident assistants and the RHA executive board took the spotlight at last month’s 2024 Florida Housing Officers LEAP conference hosted by Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. The outcome? A dazzling array of accolades and recognition underscoring […]
In addition to being a particular day for couples to express their love and gratitude to one another, Valentine’s Day is also a time when women honor their relationships with their female friends. This day provides an opportunity to express gratitude, share joy, and strengthen women’s unique connection with each […]
FAMU’s effort wasn’t enough, as they fell to the Jackson State Tigers 79-60. Coming into this game, the Tigers were 6-0 in Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play and 11-6 overall, making them the best team in the SWAC! Opening out the first quarter, it was a back-and-forth game. Both sides […]
Florida A&M University’s Women’s Student Union is an organization whose purpose is to bring awareness on campus as well as in the surrounding community. They bring awareness to issues such as politics, economics, and social movements in society. They also host different programs including community service on the upliftment of […]
HBCUs across the nation are known for their rich and distinct culture. Whether it be for the community, historical significance, or a change in environment, many Black students gravitate toward being nurtured by HBCU culture before entering their careers. However, many alumni and current students argue that FAMU’s culture is […]
Next week, Grammy Award-winning artist and Tallahassee native T-Pain will kick off his first-ever Las Vegas residency. He announced the residency on Dec. 19 on Instagram. T-Pain, born Faheem Rasheed Najm, rose to fame in 2005 following the release of his album “Rappa Ternt Sanga,” which features hit songs “I’m […]