Author: Naji Rutherford | Staff Writer

Lifestyles

RuPaul’s Rainbow Bus sashays through Tallahassee

RuPaul, star and creator of the reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” partnered with Allstora, an independent online bookstore, to launch the Rainbow Bus Tour to distribute over 7,000 banned books nationwide.  Starting March 4, the Rainbow Bus has stopped in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Memphis, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Tallahassee […]

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Grand opening for Innovation Fab Lab

Florida A&M University officially opened its Chevron STR²EAM Innovation Fab Lab — a design studio equipped with cutting-edge technology, including 3D printing, laser and vinyl cutting, and electronic workspaces — last Friday in partnership with the College of Education. According to FAMU’s official website, the lab aims to “enrich and […]

Lifestyles

How are FAMU students preparing for midterms?

The collegiate midterm season is often a time of stress, anxiety and dread for students. With Florida A&M University’s spring 2024 semester approaching its halfway point, students are gearing up to prepare for midterms.  Students can often become overwhelmed with keeping track of all their tasks mentally, so planners are […]

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What makes the FAMU culture so special?

HBCUs across the nation are known for their rich and distinct culture. Whether it be for the community, historical significance, or a change in environment, many Black students gravitate toward being nurtured by HBCU culture before entering their careers.  However, many alumni and current students argue that FAMU’s culture is […]

Lifestyles

Are people still into Stanley Cups?

The Stanley Cup has taken social media by storm since November 2023. Marketed initially toward manual laborers, hikers, and athletes, Gen Z has made the tumbler an essential for hydration in students’ and office workers’ daily lives. Earlier this year, the company released a limited-edition “Cosmo Pink” and “Target Red” […]