The Office of Counseling Services hosts "Wind Down Wednesdays" to help students de-stress Photo submitted by Precious J. Tankard College is a time where every student is expected to be physically and mentally fit to handle all life and academic journeys ahead of them. Being mentally strong is a health […]
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A new experience with great fondue
Melting Pot restaurant located on North Monroe Street Photo submitted by Princeton Studstill The American dining scene was enhanced in April 1975 by the introduction of fondue. Established in Maitland, Florida this menu choice was originally of three options: beef, chocolate or Swiss cheese fondue. After visiting The Melting […]
What are the effects of party culture on HBCUs
Precious J. Tankard As students further their education and dedicate their time, talents, and finances to college, one thing that must be understood is the impact a school’s party culture can have on school performance. Some party schools are in the category of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. According to […]
Rattlers volleyball defeats North Carolina Central University Eagles
FAMU libero Valentina Carrasco smiling as the Rattlers defeat the North Carolina A&T Aggies on Oct. 26 Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Florida A&M’s Lady Rattlers volleyball team is on fire, sweeping another win Sunday afternoon, this time having a dominating defeat with a 3-1 match (25-21, 25-23, 25-14, 25-18) over the […]
Jared Eummer, The man behind the dream
Jared Eummer . Photo courtesy of Jared Eummer. Jared Eummer is the man behind the dream. Eummer, a 25-year-old graduate of Florida A&M University, is the CEO and founder of DreamxTeam Entertainment. As a sophomore, Eummer hosted frequent socials at his then Adams Pointe apartment. Eummer’s neighbor, Chris Streat, would […]
Fresh produce and arts come together at marketplace
Several tables welcoming new faces to talk about organic items and fresh produce. Photo submitted by Kiana Bryant The Tallahassee Downtown Marketplace is open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday from March through November. It offers fresh, homegrown produce and organic items. Locals and people from surrounding areas […]
FAMU alumna’s T-shirts help hurricane victims
Benton wearing her custom shirts to help her family and community in Panama City after Hurricane Micheal. Photo submitted by Adrian Benton The words came out rushed, almost frantic: “I heard the fear in my mom’s voice when she called me, but my parents knew that it was too late […]
Nursing student has the ‘Wright’ stuff
Sasha Wright is on track to graduate in May. Photo courtesy of Sasha Wright “She epitomizes what a FAMU student is. She is the most devoted and hardest working student that I’ve seen in several years and stands out among the many I’ve encountered in my 40 years of doing […]
Digging Digia Pasta
The Urban Food Market is a dining hall consisting of six unique Italian concepts. It has Iolo Pizza, a pizzeria that prides itself in making pizzas in an imported wooden oven; Fiocco Gelato Café, similar to the Italian style gelateria, so instead of selling solely gelato, it combines the gelato […]
Brain damage in college football
The endzone in Bragg Stadium before a game against Morgan State on Oct. 27. Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN On Sept. 29, Christion Abercrombie, a linebacker for Tennessee State University, suffered a head injury against Vanderbilt. Moments after arriving at the hospital he had to undergo emergency surgery because […]