Author: Cordell Jones | Staff writer

News

App regulation legislation delayed

Senate Bill 1438, introduced by Senator Erin Grall from Vero Beach, stalled in the Commerce and Tourism Committee on March 17.  The bill is one of many aimed at enforcing app manufacturers to create stricter laws in relation to younger demographics interacting with certain apps. This bill follows the filing […]

Lifestyles

Is Black Friday still a blowout?

Most people remember their memories of Black Friday. The rush of shoppers feral to find $49 TVs and game consoles that’ll be the best to grab for the holiday season. From its coining in 1869 to its presence in modern American consumerism, Black Friday allows shoppers to enjoy a good […]

Opinions

‘Cowboy Carter’: Beyoncé’s country

#8220;Cowboy Carter,” Act II in Beyoncé’s three-act album project, is a genre-bending journey through the world of country music in Beyoncé’s eyes. Taking a more personal and unique approach than the album’s predecessor, Renaissance, “Cowboy Carter” takes on a genre that often shuts out black voices and opens a door […]

Opinions

Reality TV and Black love

There is a myriad of dating shows out to watch. Shows such as  Love is Blind, Too Hot to Handle, Perfect Match, and more help to showcase love in all its forms. However, one seems exempt from ever getting the same treatment on reality TV: black love.  Most times, reality […]

Opinions

Fizz fizzling out?

Fizz is an app that was brought to Florida A&M’s campus at the beginning of the spring semester in 2023. It was made to help get the FAMU community together, but within the past year what was curated to be a positive campus resource has turned into a toxic platform. […]

Lifestyles

Self-expression in college

Self-expression comes in various forms throughout college. Amongst the constant chaos of the college environment, students often wonder where they can find a release from the mundane.  By taking on specific activities and spanning a wide array of hobbies and interests, college students find different ways to express themselves. Being […]

Lifestyles

For the love of pjs

Everyone has one goal for their perfect holiday season as the year ends. This goal, usually in plaid, Christmas characters, or the usual Christmas colors, encapsulates the season as a whole. As it has been the topic of much social media discourse, the goal is to wear matching PJs with […]

Lifestyles

Having a healthy life balance

Finding a healthy school-life-work balance is sometimes hard to do. With assignments from professors, the need for social interaction on and off campus and taking care of your health can be challenging.  Students sometimes struggle to find a healthy middle between handling all three. However, some students have mastered a […]