The holidays are a special time of the year for many because family and friends are able to eat and create memories together. Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season in America as a day to give thanks and celebrate with food that lasts many families days after Thanksgiving. For college […]
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Review: Kaepernick captivates in Netflix series
Remember in 2016 when the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback knelt during the national anthem, triggering a major controversy across the nation? Yes, Colin Kaepernick is his name, and he now has a Netflix limited series called “Colin in Black and White.” If you haven’t watched it yet, I suggest after […]
Nike selects Stapleton’s images for new app
Just when you thought Florida A&M University couldn’t continue to be the hot topic after all that happened during homecoming, brace yourself: a FAMU student’s work is featured on the front page of the Nike SNKRS app. Christina Stapleton, a senior criminal justice major, who didn’t expect her photographs to […]
Homesickness is completely normal
Many students experience homesickness when they leave home for college. The feeling of missing home is more common than you’d think, and it may take a week, a month or three months to kick in, depending on the person and how well they are adjusting to their new environment. It […]
Student section at Bragg in need of a revival
The fall semester is many students’ favorite because of homecoming, the Classic, the countless parties every weekend and, of course, football season. Since this year was Florida A&M University’s first football season in two years due to COVID, many students anticipated returning to Bragg Memorial Stadium to cheer on the […]
Caregiving 101 for a loved one battling breast cancer
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to remember, support and celebrate those who have fought or are currently battling breast cancer. Caregivers serve an important role during such a critical time. Their presence contributes to how the patient deals with the illness. Most people are not trained to […]
Trustees applaud FAMU’s rise in national rankings
The Florida A&M University Board of Trustees had an opportunity to celebrate FAMU’s rise in the national rankings during the board’s meeting Thursday. President Robinson noted that on Monday U.S. News & World Report published its annual rankings, and that FAMU remained the No. 1-ranked public HBCU and that it […]
Demand is up at counseling services
In-person classes or remote, as Florida A&M and many other schools opted for during the past school year? Which do you prefer? Students’ preferences can provoke intense feeling of anxiety, which can affect their motivation and performance. Alicia Jackson is the coordinator of clinical programs and a counselor in the […]
Mu identified as new COVID variant of interest
Last week, the World Health Organization listed Mu as a new “variant of interest,” warning that it could possibly evade antibodies which threatens the immunity of COVID-19 vaccinations. In January 2021, Mu was first identified in Colombia and has spread to more than three dozen countries, according to W.H.O. officials. […]