The Nutrition Experience was a virtual opportunity for students in the nutrition course at Florida A&M University to explore healthy living in practical and fun ways. The course is taught by Jenelle Robinson, an associateprofessor of nutrition at FAMU who also hosted Tuesday’s event. Students from her class were able […]
Author: Skylar Boone | Assistant Lifestyles Editor
Tips for managing stress
College can be very stressful — especially now during a pandemic. A trip to the store might be stressful to some due to the large crowds and necessary mask-wearing. According to The American Institute of Stress, about 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress, and 77 percent of people […]
Callisto is FAMU’s newest sexual assault tool
Florida A&M University is using an app called Callisto in an effort to make the campus safer for victims of sexual assault. Callisto’s mission is to create technology that combats sexual assault, supports survivors and advances justice. Survivors will be able to report anonymously without the worries of their information […]
Whigham proud to be first female student body president in six years
Florida A&M’s first female student body president in six years is ready to take control. Carrington Whigham, a journalism major with a minor in theater, is currently serving as the 2020-2021 SGA vice president. In the spring 2021 elections, Whigham ran unopposed and became the president-elect for the 2021-2022 school […]
Some local restaurants have closed due to COVID
COVID-19 has been here for almost a full year and has impacted sectors of each city differently. Here in Tallahassee the restaurant scene has suffered a few losses, and owners have had to adapt to new COVID policies. According to the National Restaurant Association, as of Dec. 7, at least […]
Valentine’s Day is a glorified sex holiday
Abstinence in college is a fleeting concept — especially this time of year. Valentine’s Day is promoted as a day of love, but over the years it has evolved into a glorified sex holiday. There is already a culture where men expect sex from women, but Valentine’s Day only magnifies […]
‘Soul’ appeals to multiple generations
When you hear the word “soul,” many things probably come to mind. But is it one of the newest Disney Pixar collaborations? As the years go on we have learned that Disney and DisneyPlus are not just for kids and tweens. The streaming service offers shows and movies targeted toward […]
Drop-Add ends almost as soon as it begins
School has started, students and professors are back in the swing of things. Classes started last Wednesday — an irregular day of the week for returning students — and now the drop/add period is already here. According to FAMU’s official university academic calendar for spring 2021, on Jan. 12, add/drop […]
TikTok isn’t bigger than a pandemic
Trump has done so many things wrong during his time as president that I think we’ve lost count. The latest concerns him spending more time and effort into banning Chinese app TikTok than helping the country through the pandemic. In early August, Larry Madowo, a Kenyan journalist and US Correspondent […]
Naomi Osaka an inspiration to many
Naomi Osaka, the winner of the 2020 US Open whose name has been across the news over the past week, has been an inspiration to many. “You just got to keep going and fighting for everything, and one day you’ll get to where you want,” said Osaka. Osaka is an […]