Author: Aliyah Terry | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Fludd lands on her feet fresh out of SJGC

Ruelle Fludd, a December 2019 graduate of FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, didn’t start her college career in Tallahassee. She transferred to FAMU after earning an associate’s degree at Florida International University in her hometown, Miami. Born in the Bronx, New York, Fludd grew up mostly in South […]

Lifestyles

Blye’s podcast targets young, Black entrepreneurs

“Every leader should have a way to serve people.” That’s the quote that inspired Roosevelt Blye, a senior general health science student from Biloxi, Mississippi, to create his own podcast. During quarantine in May, Blye discovered that the COVID-19 pandemic caused 40% of Black businesses to go bankrupt. That motivated […]

Sports

FAMU legend Ken Riley remembered fondly

Ken Riley acquired impressive titles. They include FAMU Hall of Famer, standout NFL player, athletic director and head coach of FAMU football. Riley, who died unexpectedly at his home near Bradenton on June 7 at age 72, will be remembered for not just the player he was on the field […]