Author: Markayla Oats | Staff writer

Sports

Is it time for a FAMU-FSU football game?

Home to two schools that are members of Florida’s State University System, a battle for city bragging rights in Tallahassee seems inevitable at some point. Although the universities have never met each other on the football field, they have faced off in softball, volleyball and basketball. According to the Orlando […]

News

Flu cases surging in Tallahassee

With fall among us and winter on the horizon it is officially flu season. Between FAMU’s weeklong homecoming at the end of October, FSU’s home game against Georgia Tech and many Halloween celebrations across the capital city, a surge in flu cases was inevitable. According to the Mayo Clinic, Influenza, […]

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DeSantis, Crist offer stark contrasts

As early voting continues in the Sunshine State, here’s a breakdown of Florida’s gubernatorial candidates and why the midterm elections are not to be taken lightly. The Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist, is a former member of the Republican Party. He served as governor of Florida from 2007-2011. During his tenure […]

Lifestyles

Law Day takes over Lawson Center

Florida A&M University’s Legal Scholars Program hosted its annual Law Day Tuesday in the Lawson Center. The yearly attracts multiple law schools from across the country and provides direct contact with admissions representatives and application fee waivers. It also offers insight into law school admissions tests. The event is open […]

Lifestyles

Students cherish what FAMU has to offer

On Monday, Oct. 3, the No. 1 public HBCU in the country celebrated 135 years. Although the university has had its challenges since opening its doors on Oct. 3, 1887, many students are very appreciative of FAMU’s culture and everything it has to offer. First-year elementary education student Loryn Meeks, […]

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Three finalists for FAMU athletic director

The abrupt resignation of Florida A&M University Athletic Director Kortne Gosha in April is only one of many reasons why FAMU’s athletic department has been in the headlines this year. Michael Smith was named interim athletic director following Gosha’s departure. According to famuathletics.com, this is Smith’s third time in the […]

Lifestyles

Apartment hunting can be a challenge

Finding a reasonably priced apartment that you can call home is crucial for easing the stress of being a new adult. Finally taking the step to move off campus is huge and seems like a dream, but what measures must young people take to afford that move in today’s economy? […]

Opinions

Is social media sparking an HBCU renaissance?

The importance of deciding where to go to college is certainly not new, but we’ve seen ongoing discourse about the importance of attending an HBCU across social media platforms. At the same time we’re witnessing increased efforts by companies specifically seeking to hire HBCU graduates. HBCUs were founded to give […]