Author: Kyla Sanford | Staff writer

News

New student organizations expand CAFS’ reach

Students are modernizing Florida A&M’s agricultural roots with the launch of the new  student organization, LEAD Society, coupled with initiatives from other student organizations to cover all aspects of agriculture. Student organizations, LEAD Society and the FAMU Collegiate Chapter of the Florida Farm Bureau (FFBFAMU) are taking initiative by creating […]

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BetterMynd now offers counseling for FAMU students

BetterMynd, an online counseling service tailored for college students, has added Florida A&M University to its clientele as it offers 24/7 therapy, workshops and a crisis hotline for students in dire need of mental health aid. BetterMynd is partnered with 50 other universities nationwide to serve over half a million […]

Lifestyles

Homecoming and fashion go hand in hand

It is no secret that when it comes to homecoming, HBCUs show out all week in every aspect. From step shows to celebrity guests to shutting down the entire city, it’s a scene. Homecoming week at an HBCU is a celebration of legacy, tradition and campus culture. What we don’t […]

Lifestyles

Girls2Divas seeks to make a difference

In Tallahassee, approximately 68% of girls experience verbal bullying, 33% of girls experience cyberbullying, and 30% of girls experience physical bullying, according to the Leon County Department of Health 2020 annual report. In order to remediate the psychological effects that external violence may inflict on young girls mentally, physically and […]

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Beautification projects underway near campus

Tallahassee residents should expect to see new renovations and business ventures moving to the Railroad Square Art District and Railroad Crossings area. Two mainstays, Happy Motoring, which lasted five years on South Adams Street, and Railroad Square Craft House, which has been open four years — are closing. Both cited […]

Lifestyles

Prioritizing mental health is essential

The month of September commemorates multiple mental health advocacy holidays. With September being both self-care awareness month as well as suicide prevention month, there are many ways in which individuals can promote and prioritize their mental health. With the student housing crises both on and off campus at Florida A&M […]

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Staffing an ongoing issue for local restaurants

Tallahassee restaurants are in a hiring surge to fill staffing in multiple positions. These unfilled positions include servers, greeters, cooks and, for some establishments, managers. Local restaurants and franchises including Brooklyn Pizza, Hobbit American Grill, Island Seafood, Buffalo Wild Wings and Crafty Crab are “urgently hiring” for multiple positions, according […]

Opinions

FAMU has been a breath of fresh air

Florida A&M University is widely known for its Rattler pride, famed Marching 100, LeBron-branded sports teams, alumni, unity and its position on the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills. It is a completely different experience seeing it and then becoming a part of it. Coming from a predominantly White and Latin […]

Lifestyles

Stephens advocates for others

We spend our lives looking for our purpose in this world, but sometimes it isn’t the what, it’s the now that leads us to the big answer. Jaela De’Nae Stephens, a friend to many, may not know her purpose just yet. But each day she gets closer to it by […]