ROTC cadets at Florida A&M University and Florida State University conducted their annual fall field training exercises last weekend at the city’s water treatment facility. Three days of training were spent working on various mission-essential tasks in a field environment. The cadets were preparing for advanced camp, which will be […]
Year: 2023
Community rallies to help boy with brain cancer
CRAWFORDVILLE — Local residents gathered at Legacy Ranch on Friday for a fall festival to raise money for a 4-year-old boy with brain cancer. Colby Temes, the son of Ashley and Joshua Temes, was diagnosed on May 13, 2021 with medulloblastoma, a brain cancer, when he was under 2 years […]
We have more, but we are doing less
The senate meeting on Monday began 20 minutes late due to the quorum not being met at 6 p.m. Despite the late start, confusion and frustration quickly ignited the room in light of troubling revelations regarding the usage of the Florida A&M Student Government Association funds. An internal investigation conducted […]
Career fair targets healthcare professions
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 […]
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. […]