This holiday season is unlike any we have witnessed. As college students edge toward the end of an unorthodox semester, an even more unusual decision on whether or not to go home has to be made. Although Florida currently has no state-wide travel restrictions, states such as California, Illinois, New […]
Author: Dynasty Williams | Staff writer
FAMU celebrates its musical masters
FAMU’s College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, the college’s Department of Music hosted “Musical Masters” on Sunday, a live virtual dedication in honor of former professors Rebecca Walker Steele, Mary Warren Roberts and Vernon Leon Smith. The naming ceremony of the Foster-Tanner Music Recital Hall and Choral Suite posthumously […]
Get to know your counselors and what they can do for you
The fear of talking to someone you don’t know, coupled with the buildup of emotional stress, could make the prospect of talking to a counselor scary. Especially when you are not sure if they genuinely want to help you, or just want a check. Thankfully, Marquis Stewart, 34, and Alicia […]
I love FAMU, but it doesn’t always feel like FAMU loves me
The historic Florida A&M University is many wonderful things and has produced a countless parade of success stories. However, FAMU’s registrar’s office and flawed academic coaching are two areas that are an issue for many students. Upon arrival at FAMU for the first time as an actual student in 2018, […]
Don’t forget: Counseling services is here to help
As the coronavirus and its effects loom over the world, the negative impact on mental health creates a continuous conversation. With universities winding down toward the end of the semester, the stress accompanying approaching midterms and finals affects students and faculty in a different way. Although extremely dedicated to accommodating […]
Afro Juice, a FAMU student’s answer to skin care
Finding a perfect skin care regime can be a difficult task for those of us without perfect, easy going skin. However, that task is even more of a challenge when trying to balance having clear skin while having to constantly wear a mask, maintaining new make-up habits and starting a […]
Olean’s, other local restaurants keep safety protocols in place
Since late March, businesses all over Florida have been affected by the coronavirus, many of which have had government restrictions and implementations of their own to help protect themselves and their customers. Local businesses in Tallahassee like I Heart Mac & Cheese, A Town Wings and Olean’s Cafe are just […]
Different tactics for COVID testing at FAMU, FSU
Florida A&M and Florida State have taken different strategies for coronavirus testing on campus since classes began in August. FAMU has implemented self-checkers in addition to testing at the school’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. FSU has implemented testing on campus at the school’s Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. FAMU’s self-checkers […]
Concerns about voting surface as election nears
As Florida joins the multi-state Electronic Registration Information Center, also known as ERIC, any registered voter who requested a public record exemption in Leon County, has been sent an invitation to register to vote. ERIC is intended to decrease the occurrence of voter fraud and increase security for voter protection […]
Much-needed new law removes racist language from real estate deeds
A new law in Florida has finally been enacted to help target racially offensive covenants found in real estate documents. The Tallahassee-based initiative that started more than a year ago was officially made into a law when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the legislation on Sept. 4. The criminal defense […]