FAMU’s 2010-2020 Strategic Plan has a lot in store for this decade. The Board of Trustees approved a five-pronged approach, addressing everything from student life to the school’s international presence. The last segment of the third “Strategic Initiative” caught my eye; it promised to, “Systematically plan for growth of […]
Author: Aaron Lancaster
Student mother inspires classmates
AnquillaDennard, a 25-year-old senior theater performance student from Belle Glade, Fla., said to do lists are the only thing that help her manage her time and keep her myriad of responsibilities in order. However, missing tests or class because of unforeseen circumstances is something Dennard has learned to deal with since […]
CeDAR gives root to students’ success
Looking at someone’s face, you may never be able to tell if he or she has a disability. Disabilities are not just physical. From dyslexia to legal blindness, the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR) serves them all. CeDAR provides support, accommodations and empowerment to disabled Florida A&M students. […]
Domestic violence forum to help encourage awareness
Domestic violence is a common but taboo issue that many students on FAMU’s campus suffer from in silence. This inspired a seminar on campus to discuss these issues in an honest and open setting. On Monday, Nov. 22, Active Minds and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will hold a […]
Anxiety disorders have a new target: college students.
College students make up more than seven percent of adults suffering from anxiety, according to the National Mental Health Association website. Over the last five decades, statistics have revealed that there has been an increase in students struggling with anxiety, but only half of the 19 million Americans struggling with […]
Magazine features faculty, student pieces
Students have the opportunity to publish their poetry or art in the FAMU CaKe Journal. CaKe, a Journal of Poetry & Art, is a literary magazine published by students and faculty consisting of original poems, short stories and artwork. The journal has published four issues and will print its […]
Single mother support group overlooked
What’s supposed to be a room full of single mothers, sharing and relieving the stresses of their week, is empty. The support group provides an opportunity for expecting and single mothers at Florida A&M University to talk, vent and socialize with other mothers who share similar life experiences. Attendance is […]
Holidays bring new struggle
The way I’ve been feeling and my treatments have been going, I didn’t think I would make it out of Tallahassee to visit my grandmother in New Jersey any time soon. The trip was planned as a birthday gift, but I was afraid to book my ticket in advance before […]
Motherhood versus sexuality
As the school bus came to a stop, the only thing on Tai’Quay Smith’s mind was getting home to tell her mom how the neighborhood kids were teasing her again. This time, an entire bus full of classmates chased her down the street, taunting her until she reached her apartment. […]
Volleyball team set for MEAC tournament
The Lady Rattlers begin their quest for a 10th consecutive Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship Friday at Coppin State University against the Morgan State Bears. Florida A&M and the University Maryland Eastern Shore Lady Hawks earned top seeds in the tournament. The Lady Rattlers finished 7-1, while the Lady Hawks were […]