Author: Lindsey Britton | Staff writer

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Fighting negativity while quarantined

This past month has been possibly the hardest stretch for students and people around the world to handle. With self-quarantining amid the spread of COVID-19, people seem to have hit a wall with things to entertain themselves with while at home. Everyone has a way of coping when it comes […]

Lifestyles

Event focuses on mental health

The Omega Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi and the FYE peer mentoring program dedicated an event to students and their wellbeing called “Mental Health is Wealth.” To this day, mental illness is seen as a taboo subject in many households, especially in the Black community. For college students juggling […]

Lifestyles

Event aims to bridge gender gap

Florida A&M University’s peer mentors hosted a heated discussion regarding double-standards and  issues such as the meaning of relationships in college. The event, called “Girl Code vs. Guy Code,” took place Wednesday at Perry-Paige Auditorium. From stating what love means to self-worth and what body counts mean, each student expressed […]

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‘A Town Divided’ explores racism in Tallahassee

The Southern Shakespeare Company and Tallahassee Community College partnered to put on a play inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which takes the stories of Tallahassee residents to address issues involving racism. It was a night filled with emotions at every spectrum. The audience at Thursday’s performance at Turner Auditorium […]

News

No FAMU students, faculty in China

Florida A&M University sent a campus-wide email on Jan. 31 suspending all university-related travel to China. With the email, students and faculty were able to learn more about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), get answers to frequently asked questions, risks and treatments. The respiratory disease is spread person-to-person, showing similar symptoms […]

Lifestyles

Building connections with art and fashion

Fashion is not the only avenue for the CEO and founder of Burghalie Ensemble, a local clothing brand. Terrance “Rashad” Smith, Burghalie Ensemble’s founder, hosted the inaugural Burghalie Art Awards on Wednesday to help connect individuals through art and fashion. The evening featured passionate individuals, entertainment, food and friendly conversation. […]

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Karamo Brown keeps pushing boundaries

Karamo Brown is many things, including a Florida A&M University alum, a television star and an activist. Add public speaker to the list. Brown spoke at Florida State University’s 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr., event “Moving Forward: Vision, Voice, Vote” Tuesday evening at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Students and […]