FAMU student Patrick Thomas and other supporters marching and chanting to the rally. Photo submitted by Takeidria Thomas. On Oct. 26. Mayor Andrew Gillum kicked off his bus tour at Florida A&M University, where he and students as well as members of the community marched to an early-voting rally held at Florida State’s […]
Author: Takeidria Thomas | Staff Reporter
Expecting the unexpected: Hurricane Michael
For many living in Florida, preparing for a hurricane is second nature. Throughout grade school children are taught evacuation procedures and safety precautions to take in case one of these natural disasters are to strike. Some are even taught how to track hurricanes as well. For many Floridians Hurricane Michael […]
Sneauxballs in Tallahassee
One of Louisiana’s popular summer treats recently made its way to Tallahassee. Popularly known as the “snowball,” the frozen treat is getting lots of attention with the help of Jarrett Maloy and his Sneauxball shop. It started in Louisiana as a fundraiser for a youth development program for student […]
Are you ready for the 100?
During the fall semester there is much to anticipate as a student at FAMU. Football season, Homecoming and the Florida Classic are just a few of the highlights. Another much-anticipated part of the fall semester — and the one thing each of those events have in common — is […]
Financial aid options need to be explained better
Aside from the worries of getting into college, the next big worry many have is how they will pay for it. Whether the school is private or public, let’s face it, furthering your education isn’t cheap. Sure, there is federal financial aid to help, but sometimes this help ends […]
Are you a social media addict?
Let’s face it. Social media has become a way of life. Nearly everyone has at least one social media handle. There are very few people who don’t possess an Instagram, Facebook or Twitter account. Most of us have all three. According to the New York Post, we are living […]