When people think of mental health, they think of medications, therapy and relaxation. Many do not know that fitness goes hand-in-hand with mental health. The definition of fitness is “the condition of being physically fit and healthy,” according to Oxford Languages. Fitness can play a big part in an individual’s […]
Author: Lyneisha Lewis | Staff writer
A determined Bell brings Spectrum back to life
Florida A&M University is remarkably diverse in culture, opportunities and style. But the LGBTQIA+ community is about to shine brightly at FAMU. Spectrum LGBTQ + Pride Union was once an organization that stopped being active due to COVID-19. No one took that step to bring it back to on-campus life, […]
Support for Trump appears low at FAMU
On Nov. 15, in a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort, former President Donald Trump declared his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Trending on Twitter, many college students announced they would vote for him in the next presidential election due to the number of relief funds and “bandemic” […]
Tatum urges students to get flu shots
The influenza virus – commonly called the flu — is discovered all year round in the United States. Flu activity often peaks between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Flu activity usually begins to rise around October. Now that homecoming is over, cases are […]
He went home as Ian neared. Then he had to evacuate
Hurricane Ian was a massive, lethal and destructive Category 4 hurricane that wreaked havoc on western Cuba. Moving forward to Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a state-wide state of emergency and evacuation orders for potential cities that would be affected upon Ian’s landfall. On Monday, Sept. 26, Florida A&M and […]
New skate park near campus a hit
A $2.8 million Blueprint project opened earlier this year, paying homage to Florida A&M University on FAMU Way. Skaters from different areas of Tallahassee have gathered to experience a new place to call home. Since the opening of the skate park, many people have utilized this space. Jamari Jones is […]
Modeling troupes forced to practice in parking garages
Walking down the runway with confidence, like they’ve practiced on runways numerous times, on-campus modeling organizations like FACES and Images Modeling Troupe have been forced to practice in parking garages around Tallahassee. In the daytime, garages are used to store workers’ cars. But at night the modeling organizations uses them […]
Poor advising delayed her graduation
Florida A&M University’s fall commencement will take place start at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10. The live event will take place in the Lawson Center. Some students who were supposed to graduate with their class in 2019, 2020, or even 2018, are graduating in 2021.They are finally able to walk […]
Students from Haiti fear for their families, friends
Just weeks following the assassination of the president of Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Tiburon Peninsula on Aug. 14. It caused devastation on the island, and students in Tallahassee with family in Haiti have been anxious ever since. Born and raised in Haiti, Jasula Jeannot is a Florida […]
Freshmen say homecoming exceeded expectations
Florida A&M’s “epic return” homecoming 2021 ended on Sunday. There were events throughout the past week such as Market Monday, Housing Step Show, Comedy Show, Homecoming Concert and many more. For many students, this was their first time experiencing homecoming due to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 and new Rattlers […]