College students face an array of expenses, but the money they receive or earn should be spent wisely. Which begs the question: How are students spending their money? Competent spending is essential to maintaining a budget and achieving financial well-being. How students decide to allocate their resources speaks volumes about […]

The NAACP has made a strong appeal to Black student-athletes who are thinking about attending universities in Florida, a daring step that will undoubtedly intensify current discussions over diversity and inclusion in education. In response to recent events, such as the University of Florida’s decision to dismantle its Diversity, Equity, […]

Renee Souvenir, a Florida State University Student Government Association senator, proposed that FSU recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month (Resolution 49) during their weekly Senate meetings. The Senate meets every Wednesday monthly during the spring semester to vote on proposals and other matters submitted by its committees and constituents. […]

In the local world of education and politics, there are few figures as influential and inspiring as Dorothy “Dot” Inman-Johnson. From her humble beginnings growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights movement to becoming the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Tallahassee, serving two terms, being […]

Due to the sensitivity of the topic at hand, all students quoted in this article have asked to remain anonymous Last week, disappointment filled Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) as only seven out of 80 pharmacy students passed their exit exams. This low pass rate […]

Family Dollar, a discount chain that caters to low-income customers, has announced that it is closing a number of its stores — including at least one in Tallahassee. Dollar Tree repurchased Family Dollar in 2015 for $8.5 billion. It announced last month that it would start closing locations. There are […]

There was a community meeting Tuesday at the Old West Florida Enrichment Center where city and county commissioners  were asked questions about affordable housing. Residents wanted to know about what steps their elected officials are taking to help with affordable housing.   Brianna Terry recently moved back to Tallahassee after […]

After uncertainty and delays, the much-anticipated election for a new queen has finally taken place.  The FAMU community has been eagerly awaiting the election’s outcome and finally got the results after three students — Kailyn Thompson, Anissa Carby and Nevoy Shepherd — campaigned to be Miss Florida A&M University.  On […]

Despite Monday’s senate meeting being delayed for over an hour, it was efficient. The meeting answered many questions about the procedures for the upcoming elections for the next academic year. One of the topics at the top of the agenda was the upcoming senate elections.  President Mondelus vetoed a bill […]