Jian Jones’ lifestyle is far from relaxed, but she manages to find a balance between motherhood, teaching and managing her brand, the mindful hip-hop scholar. By trade, she is a certified occupational therapist and a professor of occupational therapy in Florida A&M University’s School of Allied Health Sciences, but she […]
Author: Gabrielle Hall | Staff writer
Nallah Brown finds a new calling post-FAMU
Nallah Brown has always felt a deep spiritual connection to the world around her. Every day she finds a new way to connect with the world whether it’s through dance, writing or documenting the lives of people from the African diaspora. Brown was born in her parents’ house in Houston, […]
Will Florida require insurance companies to cover hearing aids for children?
A bill related to healthcare was proposed by state Representatives Chuck Brannan, R-Suwannee, and Ardian Zika, R-Pasco, in the Florida House of Representatives. HB 79 will require private health insurance companies to cover the costs of hearing aids for children up to age 21. A similar bill, SB 498, in […]
The EPA is hiring, and the agency wants FAMU students
Florida A&M’s School of the Environment hosted a fireside chat on Friday with Daniel Blackman, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Regional 4 administrator. This event was moderated by Joel Blount, Jr., the school’s coordinator of academic programs, and Courtney Wallace. It marked the debut of the program’s spring 2022 seminar series. […]
‘Space Force’ legislation moves forward
Florida state Senator Danny Burgess, R-Tampa, has filed a bill that would give the United States Space Force a legitimate place in state law. Senate Bill 438 will be a revision of “uniformed service” to include the Space Force among the other branches of the military. The USSF was declared […]
Video surveillance in classrooms raises concerns among teachers
As students began to return to classrooms, some parents began to worry about their child’s safety at school. A bill proposed in the Florida House of Representatives would allow visual and audio recording devices in public school classrooms. HB 1055, sponsored by Bob Rommel, R-Naples, would allow school districts to […]
Review: Gilliam Sisters Soul Food worth the wait
Nestled off Tharpe Street just west of High Road stands a small brick building with red and grey trimming along with a parking lot full of hungry customers. The Gilliam Sisters Soul Food restaurant opened at 1710 West Tharpe St. on Feb. 11. What started as a food truck has […]
Too much technology is damaging our mental health
The spread of thecoronavirus has forced many jobs and everyday activities to transition to virtual. It started as a good idea to decrease the spread of the virus but is it helping in other areas, such as our mental health? The overconsumption of social media, zoom and virtual conferences is […]
CIS students voice concerns
Some students in Florida A&M University’s Computer Information Systems department are saying their program is underfunded. Caleb McLean, a fourth-year information technology major, says that there are multiple areas the department can improve on. “We need more updated and current computers. We also need better software, we need a stronger […]
Dream Defenders hoped to honor killing of Trayvon Martin
Friday, Feb. 26, marked the ninth anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin, a then 17-year-old Black teenager. This fateful incident is forever remembered across the country. In honor of Martin, Dream Defenders of Tallahassee hosted “A Day of Remembrance for Trayvon Martin.” The event was to be held around […]