It’s show season and the campus is buzzing about it. Florida A&M’s dance and modeling troupes are kicking off their fall showcases. Boyz of Poison is hosting “Shut Up and Dance” Saturday at 7 p.m. in Lee Hall. The compilation of entertainment consists of appearances from dance groups, step […]
Lifestyles
Sisters promote natural hair
Valencia and Denise Jones, owners of Mandisa Ngozi Art and Braiding Gallery, are celebrating their 20th anniversary as business women. Valencia Jones opened the salon in 1990 at Florida A&M while she was a student, and used her skills to help pay her way through college. Denise Jones graduated with […]
Entrepreneur invents new electric hot comb
Since the age of six, Jason Ray knew he wanted to own a company overseas, and he did. “The only way I was going to accomplish anything in life was not to be a follower,” said Ray. Ray recalled telling his mother his dream of being a successful international […]
Young scholar excels
Ralph Jones, a 16-year-old engineering student from Atlanta, isn’t your ordinary college freshman. He has dedicated himself to his education, allowing him to excel academically. Jones’ family placed a high value on education throughout his childhood. Jones’ mother, a teacher, prepared Jones for a rigorous school curriculum at a young […]
FAMU launches hip-hop institute
Florida A&M welcomes the Institute for Hip Hop and Music Industry Studies. The institute was created to not only enlighten students on hip-hop, but to have a research center where hip-hop can be critically analyzed. Students will have access to digital archives to explore the historical significance of hip-hop. The […]
Vintage trend helps students’ budgets
The faint aroma of history that lay in the seams of vintage clothing made its way throughout the historic warehouse. The rareness and construction of the classic garments captivated new shoppers as they spent their first Friday at The Other Side Vintage in Railroad Square. First time shopper, Scott Pollenz, […]
Co-ed drops second album
Tampa Bay’s Entertainer of the Year at age 16, opening act for legendary artists like B.B. King and Tony Bennett and a debut CD at age 18 are just a few of sophomore Bernard “BK” Jackson’s accomplishments. Like the title of his first album says, the up-and-coming musician is “On […]
Inge Preps for Retirement
The office of student activities is flooding in and out with students, each of them trying to get a moment of Saundra Inge’s time. Some come in to get papers signed and approved for events, others are there just to say hello. Her office desk is covered with papers; it seems […]
Musical comedy appeals to young adult audience
Audience members described the play “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” as “sexy, hilarious, interesting, and all-around fabulous.” The production premiered last Thursday and will run through Sept. 29 at the Tallahassee Little Theatre located on Thomasville Road. The production is based on the book written by Jeffrey Lane, which later became a […]
Summitt tackles black psyche
The first National Conference on African/Black Psychology took place on Sept. 10 and 11 in the FAMU Pharmacy building, held in honor of its own Kobi K. K. Kambon. The conference focused on the discussion of Kambon’s work and his contributions to the field of African/black psychology. It studied at […]