Every college student’s favorite time of the year is Spring Break but many colleges, including Saint Augustine’s University, didn’t have a spring break this year because of the extended holiday in December due to the pandemic. But, this month, we have the next best thing — Spring Fling. Spring Fling will start on April 12 […]
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Earth Day 2021
The month of April has some exciting events and one of the biggest is Earth Day. Earth Day was created to educate and promote living clean and sustaining a healthy habitat for people and wildlife. Earth Day is set up for everyday people to learn about how we can make […]
Online learning is tough; better Wi-Fi would help
It is no secret that HBCUs are struggling financially since the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. But how is that affecting the student body?Many of us depend on the school’s internet service to get work done, connect to Zoom meetings, and even connect our TVs to Netflix. But ever since […]
Athletes disappointed but understanding
There has been nothing but bad news for student athletes in the 2020-21 academic year. On Dec. 14, 2020, the Board of Directors for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) voted to cancel the men’s and women’s basketball seasons, which was set to begin Jan. 9. In addition, the board […]
Raleigh HBCU students elated by Harris’ election
RALEIGH, N.C. — HBCU students in Raleigh are extremely happy and hopeful after the election of Kamala Harris. Harris, who was sworn into office on January 20, 2021, breaks many barriers. She is the highest-ranking female official in U.S. history. She also is the first African American to hold the […]
Athletes plan to make most of extra year of eligibility
Since March of 2020, COVID-19 had made life miserable for athletes. Forseniors in their final season, it seemed like the end of the world. But the NCAA took notice and has granted an extra year of eligibility for all college athletes. The Falcon Forum interviewed some Falcon athletes to see […]
Miss SAU candidate seeks to be a first
Jaelyn Barnes would be the 71st woman to hold the Miss SAU title but she would be the first with a child. The junior psychology major from Charlotte, NC., is trying o prove something not only to herself but to others. “I want to be able to show the young […]
Women’s History Month 2021
March 8, 2021, was International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all over the world. But the whole month of March is recognized as Women’s History Month so, as the month comes to an end, it is of great importance to […]
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SAU launches student-run radio program
Falcons Fly Radio was created for the students of Saint Augustine University. It’s also run by the students. Any student can be a part of the radio station regardless of major. Falcons Fly is not the typical radio station that you’re accustomed to; this station is broadcast through the internet […]