Thursday, October 3, 2024
Florida high schools have been asking female students for their menstrual history in order to participate in athletics. In the past it was optional, but the Florida High School Athletic Association recently proposed a mandatory report from female student-athletes. Students and parents grew increasingly skeptical about the motives behind the […]
In previous years, students on Florida A&M University’s campus have come together to prepare for finals week. The annual event, “Cram Jam,” thrown by the Student Government Association’s cabinet, is usually held on the Sunday before finals week begins. The event hosts students of all majors to come unwind with […]
Giving Tuesday is an important day for volunteers all around the world that is being treated as an unofficial holiday. Although it got its start in New York, Giving Tuesday grew with the rise of social media. On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving many establishments, organizations and individuals prioritize giving back […]
During the holiday season an empty campus can feel like a ghost town. With most students returning home for the break, it’s hard for those who stay in town to feel festive. Due to the university only closing for three days, students far from home feel nearly forced to surrender […]
Social justice and activism remain at the forefront of many young leaders’ minds in Tallahassee. With important elections and rights at stake, voter education is highly encouraged. Due to so many citizens being uninformed, activists make it their mission to advocate on behalf of their community. Marie Rattigan, a social […]
October is national Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Many animal shelters are home to hundreds of dogs waiting to find a proper family. Tallahassee has four animal shelters across the city that assist individuals in finding their furry friend. These shelters take immense pride in pairing their dogs with an […]
Florida A&M University has more than a dozen intercollegiate athletic programs. Recently, FAMU football has been the hot-button topic for athletics — as it often is. As fall begins, many supporters are looking to follow along with the progress of their favorite teams. Social media plays a key role in […]
Florida A&M University has continued to have “an epic return” since COVID-19 upended campus life beginning in March 2020. In October, the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater was revealed as the newest addition to the university. Will Packer graduated in 1996 and the award-winning producer and director said the university […]
Jarrett Maloy, a former Division 1 student-athlete, has grown into a successful businessman by transforming what was once a hobby to fundraise for youth development into a local must-try dessert spot. Maloy’s father played baseball at Florida State University, so naturally he developed a love and talent for the sport. […]