SGA’s Student Senate met Monday to discuss leadership changes, upcoming events and proposed bills. Many initiatives and resolutions were discussed , including the grocery store weekend shuttle for students, a pep rally and concert for Black History Month, a safety team partnership with FAMU Police Department and a possible LGBTQIA+ […]
Author: Ariyon Dailey | Managing editor
We need to stand by Black women in 2020
The world we live in provides support, financial gain and appreciation for those who work hard and earn a place at the top. Everyone except Black women, that is. Although we have carried the beauty, fashion and music industry on our backs for years, Black women are still undermined and […]
FAMU students care about issues, but not the candidates
The 2020 primaries are slowly creeping up on us as the presidential election inches closer and closer. Candidates have been traveling from state to state hosting meet and greets, rallies, visiting college campuses and making their rounds on social media in this evolving digital era. Florida A&M University students seem […]
DeSantis aims to raise starting pay for Florida teachers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said last month that he wants to increase the minimum salary for teachers. He plans to invest more than $600 million to raise the minimum salary to reach his goal of making the state of Florida second-best in the nation for starting teacher pay. Teachers in […]
Are there too many streaming services?
In today’s digital era, everything is about becoming mobile. Banks, video games, shopping services — you name it. Even the smallest of corporations want users to be able to access their products anywhere, at any time. For many folks, the ability to stream their favorite movies and shows at anytime […]
Guns stolen from unlocked cars linked to shootings
While many people lock their front doors, they may want to start locking their car doors too. Guns being stolen out of unlocked vehicles has become an issue of high concern among law enforcement agencies in Leon Country. Tallahassee officials reported 53 guns being stolen out of vehicles in Leon […]
Counseling Services provides suicide prevention tips
Counseling Services held two suicide prevention trainings for students, staff and faculty last week in Perry Paige. For some, suicide can be a tough subject to talk about, let alone trying to prevent a loved one or a friend from harming themselves. The counseling center wanted to provide attendees with […]
Review: Iron Daisy a big miss
As a taco lover and Mexican food fanatic, I’ve had my fair share of authentic Mexican food. So I was eager to try the new local restaurant Iron Daisy, where they serve “Florida Mex,” but it was a big miss. Iron Daisy, located at 507 Gaines St., is owned by […]
Pagan Pride Day embraces earth-based faiths
Tallahassee’s Pagan Pride Day took place Saturday and it featured small business vendors, teachers and pagans from diverse backgrounds. The festivities welcomed any age, race or gender identity and everyone of an earth-based, spiritual path. Rei Acorn, organizer of the Pagan Pride Day festivities, has been a pagan for more […]
Beyoncé isn’t overrated, you are
I often see tweets, news stories, think pieces and videos speaking negatively about Beyonce, and calling her overrated. That’s actually not the case at all, and here’s why. Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is a singer, songwriter, actress, mother and wife. Beyonce is an influential mastermind and powerhouse. She’s helping young black […]