Tuesday, November 19, 2019
The movie “Harriet” is what some would call the closest and most perfect reflection of what Harriet Tubman was actually like. From capturing her beginnings as a slave, her escape, and the dangers she went through to help others escape, it is truly inspiring. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the heroic […]
When it comes to parenting, it’s normal for parents to want to know if their kids are sexually active. The main questions they’ll usually ask their kids are: “Are you being safe?” and “How long have you been having sex?” Society has set double standards on how to react when […]
Directed by Deon Taylor and produced by Sean Sorensen and Roxanne Avent, the $12 million budgeted “Black and Blue” was released Oct. 25. It is about a rookie policewoman who transferred to New Orleans and when she is taken on a ride along, she’s told to stay in the car […]
What a great spot to grab a filling breakfast. Earley’s Kitchen is a Southern restaurant that serves soul food for breakfast and brunch. Finding out Earley’s Kitchen was not too far from Florida A&M University was an excitement in itself. Walking toward the restaurant, my friend and I couldn’t help […]
It’s the last half of the semester and you find yourself getting off track. Here’s some tips to keep up that momentum through the end. Tip one: Plan and Organize “Your intentions won’t keep the momentum going, but your planning will. When you don’t plan or organize, that leads to […]
If you have been searching for a good burger in Tallahassee, search no more because this place has it all. Grub Burger Bar, located on Thomasville Road, has appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Although I was not greeted when I entered the restaurant, the food surely made up for it. […]
Florida A&M is at its finest when multiple organizations join forces to put on an event for the community. That’s what happened on Halloween at the annual “Trunk of Treat.” For the first time FAMU’s Educational Research Center for Child Development, the athletics department, housing department, and Efferson Student Union […]
The FAMU student body was notified on Thursday that the athletics department would be cutting the men’s cross country and tennis teams in an effort to offset a projected $2.3 million deficit in the athletics department budget, according to information provided by the university to students, staff and faculty. The […]
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, less than 24 hours after a 27-10 beating Saturday afternoon, news spread like a wildfire, Florida State University fires Head Coach Willie Taggart. After only 21 games FSU had seen enough. FSU’s press release advised the termination was effective immediately which includes a buyout of $17 […]
Medical marijuana has taken high profile since Florida A&M University jump started its first Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative. According to the initiative’s website, MMERI’s mission is to educate and inform Florida’s diverse minority communities about the benefits of medical marijuana and the potential consequences to health and well-being […]