Author: Courtney Spry | Staff writer

Opinions

Keep colleges closed next semester

While many colleges plan to reopen their campuses and function like normal (or very close to it), that may not be the best decision for their staff and students.  During this holiday season many are anticipating spending time with their loved ones as a positive way to close off a […]

Opinions

My first taste of Hollywood

This year I received the opportunity of a lifetime when I was asked to join a film set to premiere on Netflix called “Lord Please Keep a Ring on It,” written and directed by Dr. Tiki Collins. I met Collins in 2017 when she came to Florida searching for a […]

News

FAMU DRS hopes to reopen Nov. 30

Cassandra Warner has mixed feelings about FAMU DRS switching to online instruction two weeks before Thanksgiving. FAMU announced last week that the school’s superintendent ,Micheal Johnson, informed all stakeholders at FAMU DRS that the campus will be closed until November 30 following two positive COVID results. “During this time, all […]

Opinions

Beyonce’s undeniable influence

Beyonce Knowles Carter, aka Queen B to her fan base, demanded all eyes on HBCUs during her phenomenal 2018 Coachella performance. As the first Black woman to headline the annual event, Beyonce strategically incorporated the HBCU band rhythm, emotion, music and overall experience into her two hours on stage. She […]

Lifestyles

Alumna focuses on healing, wellness

Florida A&M University alumna Jasmyn Ruja uses her spiritual gift to bless others through energy readings and guided meditations. Although it started as a path to personal growth and awareness, she expanded to working for others after promoting free readings on Twitter. After receiving good feedback, Ruja added prices and […]

Lifestyles

This Rattler’s business is ‘lit’

Florida A&M University senior Alexis Davis provides soothing vibes and ultimate relaxation with the recent launch of her new candle business, Lit by Lex. While getting through college and quarantine made life difficult for many students, Davis was determined to keep pushing forward to find light throughout these confusing […]

Opinions

Will Ginsburg’s final wish be ignored?

In the aftermath of the recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, women’s rights remain a political issue despite consistent demands for equality. Using her entire legal career to end discrimination and defend women’s rights as basic human rights, Ginsburg stood firmly behind Roe v. Wade and fought […]

Opinions

America’s shameful tradition of negative eugenics

In an unapologetic effort to make a difference for those who suffer tragically for no reason other than their race, nurse Dawn Wooten became a whistle-blower when she reported that ICE is performing hysterectomies on immigrant women without their consent at the Irwin County Detention Center in Georgia. While working […]

Lifestyles

COVID-19 causes global hair shortage

If you’ve had recent trouble finding a wig for your next install, blame the novel coronavirus. Back in March, China increased its restrictions on imports making receiving the hair extensions a hassle for many. Vendors took to the app AliExpress to purchase hair extensions, lace products and virtually anything to […]