From an idea of wanting to showcase the unique skill set of senior broadcast journalism students to an annual award-winning series, Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC) has elevated what was once Documentary Night to the incomparable J-School Journals. Since its humble beginning in fall of […]
Author: Kaiya McIntosh | Staff Reporter
Students send a message in Visions Graduating Senior Exhibition
Visions Spring 2018 Graduating Art Exhibition featured artists, Quanee Smith, Denzel Goldwire and Country Dickey. (from left to right) Photo credit: Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Denzel Goldwire, Quanee Smith, and Courtney Dickey are graduating fine arts students, and they are sending a message. One that needs to be seen and […]
The importance of supporting black businesses
Black female business owner opening shop. Photo credit: dr.jackijones.com Supporting black businesses can help the black community progress, and a circulation of wealth can be established with black dollars. When black businesses thrive, it can create sustainability and prosperity within the community. There is strength in numbers and when […]
‘Ready Player One’ is Spielberg at his best
ldquo;Ready Player One” is directed by Steven Spielberg based on the best-selling novel by Ernest Cline, who co-wrote the script with Zak Penn. The futuristic adventure takes place in the year 2045 in Columbus, Ohio of all places. We follow Wade Watts, a young man who prefers to spend his […]
TRiO a lifeline for some FAMU students
On the north side of the campus of Florida A&M University sits a long metal building that’s surrounded by many other buildings. It may not look like much on the outside, but this building is home to the TRiO program, which plays an important role in the community. The TRiO […]
Graduate students enjoy the spotlight
In 1993, two students-activists in the National Association of Graduate Professionals wanted to find a way to show their support and appreciation for graduate students. Their efforts led to an initiative called National Graduate & Student Professional Week. The week is celebrated on campuses throughout the United States. FAMUs’ School […]
Olean’s Café: Soul food for the soul
Food. Good homecooked meals. This is the answer you are likely to receive when asking a college student what they miss about home. Imagine finding a diner just minutes from campus that serves southern homestyle meals at a reasonable price. For more than 21 years, Olean’s has been providing great […]
Environmental studies professor inspires future scientists
Dr. Michael Abazinge is a veteran professor at FAMU's School of Environment. Photo credit: Florida A&M University Sustainability Institute When first enrolling at Florida A&M University, Dr. Michael Abazinge, realized that there were not any environmental science programs, but he knew he wanted to make a difference in the programs […]
Honoring volunteers during Florida Volunteer Month
Linda Smith and other volunteers during the Greater Jacksonville Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham Photo credit: Linda Smith To recognize the millions of Floridians who volunteer annually and also encourage other Floridians to serve our state’s communities, Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed April as Florida Volunteer Month. Governor Scott […]
Leon County recognizes Keep America Beautiful Month
Keep Tallahassee Beautiful volunteers during the Super Clean Sweep 2018 Photo credit: Diana Hanson Keep America Beautiful Month is recognized nationally each year in April, and it celebrates improving, beautifying communities and the environment. The Keep America Beautiful Foundation is a United States based non-profit organization that inspires and educates […]