Author: Jasmine Jackson

Lifestyles

The Unsocial Norm of Art

The FSU Museum of Fine Arts “What Forever Feels Like: Artist &Autism” is on display. The exhibit showcases art from the Autism Institute. “What Forever Feels Like: Artist&Autism” centers on personal emotions expressed through art. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities patients use their creativity in an art contest. According […]

Lifestyles

Buddies With A Cause

The National Down Syndrome Society celebrates Down Syndrome Awareness month with their twentieth annual Buddy Walk at Southwood Town Center Park. The National Down Syndrome Society promotes acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Carla Hills, coordinator for Human Resources for the Plant Operations for Maintenance at Florida A&M […]

Sports

Seminoles Squeak By Fighting Irish Late

Close finishes are becoming the norm at Doak Campbell Stadium and Saturday night proved no different. In a matchup of top-ranked traditional powers, the second ranked Florida State Seminoles topped the fifth ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish 31-27. The game came down to a last-second drive by the Fighting Irish […]

Lifestyles

Is this Mic On?

Florida A&M University’s homecoming is approaching and many visitors expected to be showered by entertainment. FAMU will host homecoming events, showcases and talent shows where artists can perform but it’s up to artists to be aware of upcoming events. FAMU is home to a lot of artists with talent, but […]

Lifestyles

Making A Difference

The Marcus Garvey Club continues toward making a difference. The club enlightened inductees on its history and mission Thursday. Marcus Garvey was a political leader and respected journalist who went on to found the Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League. The club emphasizes Garvey’s beliefs and spreads his […]

Lifestyles

FSU Presents: Romeo and Juliet

Florida State University brings the tale of two “star crossed lovers” to life on Richard G. Fallon Theatre. The School of Theatre presents Romeo and Juliet. Carrie Colton, the director of Romeo and Juliet, said she always wanted the chance to direct the play and finally got her shot this […]

Lifestyles

Financial support for School lures students to join the Military

With college tuition on the rise every year, parents and students are finding it difficult to pay for college.  Educational support from military programs entices college students to join by offering financial help for school. According to U.S. department of Education, there is an increasing amount of students who are […]

Lifestyles

FAMU Professor Educates Through Artwork

Kendra Bryant, an English professor at Florida A&M University, has created ‘We the People Think Project’ to showcase artistic endeavors. Her works attempt to make neighborhoods, cultures and ideas, which have long been denigrated and ignored by a majority of society, visible and beautiful. “Kendra’s inspirational views of African-American leaders […]

Lifestyles

Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls host Public Hearing

Residents filled the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library A&B Program Room to deliver their concerns about problems hindering economic security to Tallahassee/Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The commission was in attendance with two goals in mind: convey policy makers to create a solution and […]

News

FAMU Students Await Governor’s Debate

The Gubernatorial Debate, better know as the Governor’s Debate, will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the campus of Broward College in Davie, Fla. The two candidates participating in the debate are Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and former Gov. Charlie Christ, D-Fla.. Students around campus are eager to hear […]