Hunting large constricting snakes in a swamp is something you can only find in Florida. The inaugural Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl kicked off Jan. 25 and will conclude Feb. 1, leading up to the Super Bowl. The hunt is to curb the population of the rapid-reproducing Burmese python. […]
Author: Christopher Bryant | Staff writer
Young America’s Foundation opposes socialism
Rachel Campos-Duffy visited Florida State University Tuesday on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation to discuss defending capitalism. Campos-Duffy, a nationally known speaker, graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in international affairs. Her husband, Sean Duffy, is a politician who works with CNN. The foundation focuses on […]
The Grammys exclude hip hop
As celebrities donned their luxe couture attire to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala, all eyes were on Sean Love Combs as he took center stage with his acceptance speech. Affectionately known as “Diddy”, the legendary music mogul was presented the “2020 Industry Icon” award for his longevity in the industry and […]
Relaxed setting helps students prepare for Career Expo
FAMU held a networking mixer giving students an opportunity to mingle with recruiters in a more relaxed setting. The mixer was the last event to prep students before FAMU’s career expo. After opening remarks from President Larry Robinson and Student body president Rochard Moricette, students began to engage with recruiters. […]
Cousin of lynching victim seeks answers
In a silent room on the second story of an old slave warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama sits hundreds of jars filled with dirt and clay. Each is labeled with – if possible – a name, birth date and day of death, and contains soil from the burial sites of African […]
Screen Time: Is it worth it?
In today’s world where teens and young adults are found scrolling through Instagram on iPhone’s and tablets, or binge-watching the hottest series on Netflix or Hulu on their laptop, little thought is put into the affects of too much screen time. Research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania found that […]
Conferences every student journalist should attend
Captivating innovations are taking the field by storm, minorities are rising as stakeholders in front of and behind the camera, and a new digital world is emerging full force. In an industry driven by competitiveness, many senior journalists believe it is important to absorb all the opportunities afforded to student […]
Walker’s story inspires
April Walker is an inspiration, if ever there was one. The 39-year-old Miami native is the youngest of three siblings and has five children of her own. Walker has four boys, and one girl who range in age from 12 to 25 years old. Walker serves as a custodian with […]
Bullies are out of control on Twitter
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, Calif. The seven other people were John Atobelli, Kerri Atobelli, Alyssa Atobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christian Mauser and the pilot Ara Zobayan. The helicopter was headed to Bryant’s Mamba […]
Building connections with art and fashion
Fashion is not the only avenue for the CEO and founder of Burghalie Ensemble, a local clothing brand. Terrance “Rashad” Smith, Burghalie Ensemble’s founder, hosted the inaugural Burghalie Art Awards on Wednesday to help connect individuals through art and fashion. The evening featured passionate individuals, entertainment, food and friendly conversation. […]