Grammy-award winning artist The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is fresh off a cinematic rollout of his latest album, “After Hours.” He’s had a developing theme throughout his music videos for the album, each telling its own story. The Weeknd is known for his creative nature in presenting his music, in […]
Author: Shakiria Hopkins | Staff Writer
A change in environment can help students readjust focus
Students have transitioned into remote learning since last March, but they are still getting readjusted. Their daily schedules have been consumed, with an immense amount of screen time due to COVID-19. With the new in-home learning environments, most students are struggling to maintain focus during their Zoom classes. A change […]
Review: ‘WandaVision’ more than a sitcom
“WandaVision,” the first Marvel television series, gives a new spin on the Marvel franchise and speaks to the continuity of the Marvel series’ production. “WandaVision,” which can be viewed only on Disney Plus, focuses on Marvel characters Vision and Wanda Maximoff. The series staged after Marvel’s “Avengers: Endgame,” first seems […]
Black creators face more challenges when working with brands
Some will argue that Black people are the blueprint. They’ve paved the way for fashion, technology, makeup, food and more. But in the age of influencers and content creators, Black creators are still getting the short end of the stick or no recognition at all. Kai Foster is an influencer […]
Bill in Florida Senate would legalize marijuana
Florida state Senator Gary M. Farmer Jr.introduced Senate Bill 664 in late January, proposing that marijuana become legal in Florida for adults over the age of 21. Currently, only medicinal marijuana — which requires a prescription — is legal in the Sunshine State. If SB 664 is approved, adults will […]
I’m in Tampa at Super Bowl pre-game parties
TAMPA — Super Bowl weekend is here, and as a former employee of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers I have had the pleasure to go back to my stomping grounds and enjoy some Super Bowl festivities. The Super Bowl Experience, presented by Lowe’s, returned to Tampa for Super Bowl LV last […]
DJ Loosekid making a name for himself
If you’re a student at Florida A&M University, you should recognize a local DJ’s calling card anywhere that you hear it. DJ Loosekid, the official DJ of FAMU, keeps the school spirit alive on the hill, while building a household name for himself. Saying that he is an extrovert is […]
Masks and young students are like oil and water
I am getting ready to graduate from Florida A&M University later this year. In the meantime, I am a substitute teacher for the Leon County School District. Oftentimes I am assigned to elementary schools. It’s amazing what I have learned about these youngsters when it comes to wearing a mask […]
Event shines spotlight on foreign service
Members of the Upsilon Psi chapter of Omega Psi fraternity at Florida A&M University took the initiative Thursday to introduce students to international career opportunities. The networking presentation was with the U.S Department of State, whose role is to lead America’s foreign policy to advance the interests and security of […]
Undergraduate student success center adds new services
The undergraduate student success center has added more than five new services that will help accommodate and include graduate and professional students. Originally, the center offered services such as academic coaching, workshops, tutoring, and transfer student services primarily to undergraduate students. Now, the academic coaching unit wants to incorporate new […]