Author: Kiara Scott | Staff writer

News

Lack of housing due to new students

As the spring semester comes to a close, Florida A&M students have begun applying for on-campus housing for the fall 2023 semester. Unfortunately, yet again, upperclassmen need help to secure housing due to the increase in enrollment. Although the university has recently purchased off-campus housing that will hold up to […]

Opinions

Tie the knot, not that knot

The concept of having a soul tie with someone has become a recurring topic on social media. Women and men take to the timeline to vent about their deep connection with their significant other and how this tie is hard to break. According to brides.com, a soul tie is an […]

News

More college students turn to vaping

E-cigarettes —or “vaping” — have seen an alarming rise over the past five years on college campuses. The use of vapes is a severe public health issue and poses a massive threat to college students in Tallahassee. Although the health risks of vaping are very severe, that doesn’t stop many […]

Lifestyles

The search for a FAMU love story

Every other day we learn on social media about a new FAMU couple getting engaged or married. The photo caption is a beautiful tale of the couple’s FAMU love story, and the comments are flooded with congratulatory sentiments. Although many students are excited to see peers and alums fall in […]

Opinions

Graduating seniors say FAMU should provide more help

With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many graduating seniors are preparing for the next level of adulthood. Florida A&M University is known for setting students up for postgraduate success, but some graduating seniors say that there are many areas where the university can improve. Graduating senior and agriculture […]

Lifestyles

Students need to know how TRIO can help

Many students at Florida A&M University are unaware of some of the outstanding programs and resources on campus. TRIO is an umbrella organization that encompasses programs like Upward Bound Math and Science, Student Support Services program, Educational Opportunity Center and Educational Talent Search programs on FAMU’s campus. TRIO Upward Bound […]

Sports

Track and field’s bumpy times at FAMU

Florida A&M University has experienced numerous changes in the athletic department over the last decade. There have been 10 athletic directors, which has caused instability within the department. The university’s track and field team has been significantly affected by these constant changes in the department. The lack of trainers and […]

Lifestyles

Two students stage plant pop-up

Florida A&M University is teeming with entrepreneurs, students with unique business ideas. The university encourages its students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals by allowing businesses to sell products on set Fridays. The main products sold at this event are FAMU gear, clothing items, and accessories. Well, two students decided to […]

News

Tallahassee prepares for Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is heading toward the Gulf Coast of Florida and is expected to impact Tallahassee later this week, possibly as soon as Thursday. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for all of Florida, and by the end of Monday night, Ian had strengthened into a Category […]

Lifestyles

Where’s the homecoming buzz?

Florida A&M University is known for having one of the best HBCU homecomings. Students and alumni travel from across the globe to enjoy a week full of exciting events. The weeks leading up to homecoming are a highly anticipated time filled with whispers of who will be on hand. In […]