The inaugural Tallahassee Glow Run 5K is an event run by the Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida. The glow run was created to benefit neighbors in need. Also, ninety one percent of individuals served by the Catholic Charities are not Catholic. Students are excited to attend the event and are […]
Author: Adriana Alexander | Staff Writer
Sexual assault takes center stage at Speak Out
After the Speak Out event on Tuesday night, Florida A&M students who attended were left to think about the traumatic effects that sexual trafficking and sexual assault can have on a person. This event was held in order to raise awareness about sex trafficking and sexual assault, and the event […]
A Mighty debut album released
FAMU student, musician and producer Zachary Mighty finally released his highly anticipated album “222.” It’s a showcase for his producing skills and his passion for music. Mighty, a fourth-year music industry major from Fort Lauderdale, has been working hard toward releasing his “222” album for more than a year. He […]
Students connect during ‘Quad Squad’
It’s about time a member of Generation Z took the initiative to put down their phone, go outside with friends, and enjoy a beautiful day. The student-created event “Quad Squad,” was designed for students to go outside, put the cell phones to the side, and have real vibes and conversation […]
Students learn more about medical marijuana
Do you know what you are putting into your body? Do you know the long-term effects of using marijuana? Do you know all the negative effects that marijuana comes with? A medical marijuana informational meeting Wednesday left students at Florida A&M University who attended questioning their reasons for using marijuana. […]
Kanye wants to get on our good side. Who’s buying it?
Kanye West was our favorite rapper, creative mind and social light a decade ago. Now he is seen as a sell-out Donald Trump supporter who is longing for black people’s approval — again. This weekend, West brought his “Sunday Service” to Howard University, a prominent, private HBCU in Washington, D.C. […]
Local vendors amped for Homecoming
Homecoming is here, which means the vendors have come to give people a taste of their delicious food and beverages. The annual Taste of a Rattler food festival was held Wednesday on The Set, an event created to give local restaurants and catering companies an opportunity to showcase their fare. […]
Sherell succeeding on all cylinders
After graduating from Florida State University in 2015, Tallahassee native Shannon Sherell’s SS Beauty brand has grown from multiple Tallahassee locations to expanding to Atlanta. Sherell earned her degree in creative writing, with a minor in entrepreneurship and communications. Sherell’s family said she was crazy for attending cosmetology school after […]
Meet the FAMU Forbes Under 30 Scholars
Our very own FAMU students were selected as the Forbes Under 30 scholars this summer. Forbes, a business magazine that has been around for over 100 years, features original articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics. In 2017, Forbes revealed the release of their scholarship program. “This year, Forbes […]
Spectrum ‘a safe place’ for LGBTQ + community
Dosomething.com reports that 42 percent of people who are LGBT say they are living in an unwelcoming environment. The new LGBTQ Club Spectrum wants to aid in changing this statistic. Spectrum is a group created in 2017 on the campus of FAMU. It was made specifically for lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]