The circus will make its next stop in Phoenix, Arizona on March 15, 2020. This is not the normal show with trapeze acts or trained animals, but the circus that is the presidential primaries. Another Democratic primary is soon to take place and the left-wing party is still struggling to […]
Author: Beyla Walker | Staff writer
SGA: Major events in limbo because of coronavirus
Florida A&M’s Student Senate held its final meeting before spring break on Monday. Elections and Appointments chairwoman Carrington Whigham encouraged the entire gallery to participate in early voting and explained the importance of early voting. “Voting is important because there is so much history of African-Americans being denied the right […]
FAMU professor’s book shines light on intimate partner violence
Irma Gibson, a visiting associate professor of social work at Florida A&M, has published a book addressing domestic violence perpetrated on African American males. “The only way to stop intimate partner violence is to shine a light on it and support each other through it,” said criminal justice junior Antonio […]
To prep or not to prep for midterms
Midterms are usually a time for study sessions in the library, creating Quizlets and for some, it is even a time of stress. So how can we prep? Get ready for advice from Florida A&M University faculty and students to help you succeed. Tip one: Discover your learning style. According […]
The death penalty needs to be abolished
In the United States of America, fads and trends come and go. However, one trend that has never gone out of style is the death of innocent Black bodies at the hands of the government. Nathaniel Woods is yet another example of this horrid truth. Woods was convicted in 2005 […]
There’s nothing wrong with products that cater to Black people
Could Black representation possibly be racist? This question has been floating through the discourse surrounding a recent scandal involving a black owned business and a 30-second Target commercial. The answer is a resounding no. The Honey Pot Company, a black-owned plant based feminine hygiene brand, has found itself in the midst of […]
A probate and a proposal
Sunday’s probate for Florida A&M’s Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi included a once-in-a-lifetime romantic moment. Thai Nguyen, one of the chapter’s 35 new members, dedicated this celebratory moment to Nidia Alvarez. During the latter stages of the probate, as new members demasked themselves for their public reveal, Nguyen […]
Stargazers explore the galaxy
Stars lit up the planetarium as nearly a full house of astronomy lovers and curious minds explored the galaxy on Saturday. The Tallahassee Astronomical Society hosted its monthly planetarium show “March Skies over Tallahassee” at the Challenger Learning Center. The event focused on prominent constellations, planet positions and stars in […]
The Grove a repository for local Black history
The Grove Museum invited the community out Saturday to help celebrate the third anniversary of the history-filled building’s existence. The Grove Museum had its grand opening on March 11, 2017. On what has been deemed Grove Day for this historical building, the land on which it sits is filled with […]
Students, alumni react as SJGC abruptly changes deans
Many students in FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication were stunned by the sudden announcement Friday that SJGC’s dean, Michelle Ferrier, had been replaced by Associate Professor Bettye Grable, who will serve as acting dean. Students and alumni did not take this news lightly. “It really just makes me […]