The Omega XI Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. and FAMU Campus Curlz held a “Professional and Natural” panel discussion Thursday regarding natural hair in the workplace. African-American women have been transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair as they embrace their natural coarse and unique […]
Author: Jazzmin Riles | Staff Reporter
FAMU freshman turns to social media to address housing crisis
Tajae Jones | The FAMUAN Markia Patrick, a pre-nursing freshman at Florida A&M University, posted a detailed video of a leak in her FAMU Village dorm room on Saturday. The almost two-minute twitter post showed water marks around the leak, water pockets in the wall, and water drops from the […]
Project Food to focus on food deserts
Florida A&M University alumna Qasimah P. Boston will host the eighth annual “Ten Toes Down” symposium at FAMUs Developmental Research School. The event will focus on the connection between food insecurity and children’s mental health and public safety. The first symposium was held in 2011, the inspiration for this event comes from Boston’s efforts […]
City Hall hosts annual water color exhibition
Photo submitted by: COCA and Destanie Morman You can find more than 50 pieces of artwork hanging from the walls on the second-floor of City Hall showcasing artists form throughout Florida and Georgia. According to a press release by the Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), more than 30 watercolor […]
Simmons says Rattlers are learning valuable lessons after 1-2 season start
Willie Simmons addressing the press during his weekly press conference on Tuesday Avery Jacobs/The FAMUAN After Saturday’s 18-16 loss to Jackson State (1-1), the Florida A&M Rattlers (1-2) have now dropped two games in a row and Head Coach Willie Simmons was present at Tuesday’s press conference to address questions […]
FAMU students continue to hit campus roads with Pace bikes
Pace bikes on FAMU campus. Photo submitted by: Nubian Dae Jean-Charles Until recently, the only modes of transportation for many FAMU students living on campus were walking and riding the Venom shuttle. Thankfully, the new Pace bike program offered on FAMU’s campus has resolved many transportation issues among these students. […]
Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to surpass DC
(Left to right) comic book fanatics Bryant Mutanga, Kalen Shaw, Keb Kellum went to see the highly anticipated Black Panther movie Photo submitted by: Mackenzie McGregor Although the DC Extended Universe has won our hearts and a considerable amount of our money in the box office, they still can’t hold […]
Turn the Strikes into Votes on the “Hill”
The Student Body in the Senate Chambers Photo submitted by: Kayla Carter Students, faculty and staff crowded the Senate Chambers on Monday night to express the importance of exercising your right to vote. A table was set up inside for unregistered students to register themselves so they can be a […]
Dining hall and food court get major upgrade
The newly renovated Food Court. Photo Submitted by Gabrielle Bolden Walking across Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus, things look a little different. The dining hall, known to most as the “top caf’,” and the food court, better known as the “bottom caf’,” have gone through extensive renovations. These renovations […]
FAMU grad uses brand to help young women
Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain. Florida A&M alumna Chaunterria Jourdain is no stranger to faith, consistency and hard work. Jourdain has made her mark as an entrepreneur by being the change she wants to see in the world. A native of Jacksonville, Jourdain graduated from Florida A&M University, where she […]