The year 2020 has been a hectic rollercoaster, to say the least. Many went into the year with an eager and determined attitude, ambitious to complete their 2020 goals. Each year people strive to transform themselves into their higher purpose and challenge themselves to exceed new heights. While this year […]
Author: Ahriyan Adams | Staff writer
How Biden’s student-loan proposal might play out
Many were excited to hear about President-elect Joe Biden’s plan to forgive student loans. The plan promises an income-based program, a public service loan forgiveness program, free tuition for two-year community colleges or other high-quality training programs, free tuition for public colleges and universities for qualifying families, and an increase […]
What pandemic? Las Vegas is lit
Travel prices have dropped to an all-time low as a pandemic continues to lay siege to our country. With only so much to do during a pandemic, and an increased opportunity to travel, many have taken this time to explore new destinations. As of late, Las Vegas has been a […]
Facebook to blame for political misinformation
Facebook having issues with algorithms and advertisement is not unfamiliar territory. Over the past few years there have been complaints from avid Facebook users in regard to the spread of false information and over population of one-sided political ads. Now, during the 2020 political campaign, Facebook is receiving backlash as […]
A soldier and a student
Joining the Army National Guard as a 17-year-old junior in high school shifted my focus and my drive early on. My grandfather served in WWII, and my father followed in his footsteps with my brother following soon after. I never thought that I would join and continue with the family’s […]
The show must go on at Essential Theatre
Amid limitations and guidelines established due to COVID-19, Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre program has still managed to perform and showcase student talent. From Wednesday through today, Oct. 18, a live performance and virtual on-demand streaming of “The New Black Fest’s Hands Up: 7 Playwrights, 7 Testaments” has been […]
Bringing awareness to lives lost too soon
Last Thursday, Oct. 1, model, television personality, author and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen grieved the loss of her newborn child. The wife of singer John Legend took to social media, sharing the sad news as they hoped to soon be leaving the hospital with their newborn son. “Driving home from the […]
FAMU friends now business partners
After collectively being asked about their unique sense of style and ability to piece together vintage looks, Jordan Smith Jr., Jaylon Young and Javion Smith combined their talents to create Garb·age. A unique play on the phonetic sound of the word garbage, “garb” defined as ‘clothing or dress, especially of […]
Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle in a battle of the classics
Two legendary singers graced the Verzuz battle Sunday evening, singing live to more than 60,000 viewers streaming the historic event. Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle began the battle reminiscing on their start in the music industry and how their friendship has developed, holding the strength of time. The two discussed […]
A month of disconnection in 2020. Insane or brilliant?
A world in the midst of a global pandemic, in uproar due to the awakening of racial injustices and police brutality, is a world filled with uncharted territory all while repeating history. Day to day life as we once knew it has changed drastically. One day I decided that I […]