For the second time in 12 years medical experts have cured a patient with HIV. Photo Courtesy of Medical News Today. For just the second time since the worldwide epidemic began more than three decades ago, a patient in London appears to have been cured of an HIV infection, […]
Author: Fatiah Caldwell | Staff Reporter
Women empowerment takes center stage at FAMU Village
Imani Cooper, Miss FAMU, took part in the event. Photo Submitted by Fatiah Caldwell. Wednesday night was a big night for women empowerment in the FAMU Village Game Day room. Miss FAMU collaborated with the owner and operator of the popular HBCU online magazine The Divah Filez and Jazmyne Byrd. […]
The homeless need more resources
The Kearney Center often cannot accommodate all of the homeless hoping to spend the night. Photo Courtesy of thekearneycenter.com. The capital of Florida is facing an undeniable crisis of underserving a community of local citizens that are in need of better resources. With only one homeless shelter that is overcrowded and […]
Career fair brings opportunities to students
Photo Courtesy of FAMU Forward. With graduation right around the corner, many students are vying for jobs related to their respective majors. Florida A&M University’s Career Services hosted an Education, Health, Nursing, & Social Sciences Career Fair on Wednesday, March 6th in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium […]
Health Expo spreads the word: Get tested
Free screening was offered at Saturday's Health Expo. Photo Submitted by Fatiah Caldwell. The Delta Kappa Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted its fifth annual Health Expo, “Becoming Healthy, Wealthy, and Smart,” on Saturday. The event was held at the chapter’s community center and was free to the […]
Some Tallahassee businesses struggle during summer months
As the summer is winding down Tallahassee is revving back up for students coming in the fall. During the first few months of summer, Tallahassee was a ghost town. In a city that is home to three colleges – TCC, FSU and FAMU – it is safe to say […]
The decline of Rattler spirit
Florida A&M University school spirit has experienced a severe decline since I stepped on the hill in 2014. The stadium is not as packed on game day, school events have lackluster attendance, and Set Friday is not as full and vibrant every Friday. The overall feeling of being a […]
Keys to getting the job you want after graduation
Gaining employment straight out of college is the ultimate goal for every student. However, many college graduates face the ultimate struggle of either not finding employment directly or finding a job that doesn't coincide with what they studied in school. It can be a scary experience not having the […]
Staying off-campus is a money saver
On-campus living can be a struggle, especially on the campus of FAMU. FAMU's on-campus housing has very few nice options. If you are not a student staying in The Village, other housing option is merely adequate and decent — at best. FAMU's string of inhabitable housing options doesn't help […]