Florida A&M College of Law students are beating state averages The FAMU College of Law sent more than 150 students to take the Bar and had a 70 percent passing rate in July. That was the highest passing rate for such a large group. The report was released in late […]
Author: Alicia Turner
FAMU produces excellence
Despite any conflicts occurring in the background, ultimately, a university is only as good as the students it can produce. Florida A&M has proved time and again that it can yield outstanding individuals who will better society. Alumni continue to strive and soar after they graduate, which is a testament […]
All about breakfast
Students often skip one of the important meals of the day: breakfast. Dymone Mincey, a senior pre-physical therapy student from Jacksonville, said she starts her mornings with a bowl of oatmeal and a tall glass of orange juice. “Breakfast in the morning makes me feel energized,” Mincey said. “It helps […]
Students need to wake up
Doesn’t life always have a funny way of humbling us when we reach the points in which everything that we’ve ever wanted has come to fruition? Our contentment allows us to shut our eyes to the injustices that take place in our own country every day. But we cannot live […]
Combat stereotypical excuses
Everyone who knows me knows I’m a health nut. I live, eat and breathe health and fitness every day. It hasn’t always been this way, but within the past few years, living a healthier lifestyle has become one of my biggest priorities. However, as I look around, I find that […]
Easy moves to shape the buns
It’s the sixth week of school and you’ve already noticed your summer body slipping away. Getting to the Rec can pose a slight inconvenience and your net check can’t suffice another workout dvd series. Do not fret. Here are five simple exercises you can do in the comfort of your […]
A sweet taste of Fall spices
There is a nip in the air as the leaves change colors. Fall is finally here. Now that the summer is placed back on the shelf along with Popsicles, ice-cold watermelon and fresh-squeezed lemonade, the fall season makes its arrival with sweet treats. Among the typical fall sweet treats are […]
Students dining on a dime
Tallahassee is filled with inexpensive restaurants for college students. Three restaurants, Gordos, Voodoo Dog and Po’ Boys, stand out for their top-of-the line dining. Gordos is a Cuban cuisine restaurant located at 1907 W. Pensacola St. It has been operating for 17 years and gives customers the option of dining […]
North Florida Hispanic Festival turns 20
The St. Luis Catholic Church hosted the 20th annual North Florida Hispanic Festival, Saturday. This festival continued the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, which lasts from Sept.15 to Oct. 15. The month-long celebration begins in the middle of September because five Latin-American Countries, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, […]
High momentum helps Lady Rattlers defeat the Lady Aggies
Florida A&M shut out North Carolina A&T 3-0 in a MEAC conference match (25-11, 25-20, 25-22) Sunday. Sophomore outside hitter Yeisha Arcia lead the game in kills with a total of 17. Sophomore middle blocker Ginna Lopez-Chavez and Senior outside hitter Katherine Huanec followed Arcia, both having 10 kills. In […]