Have you ever worn your hair out and someone said to you, “You have good hair,” or, “What are you mixed with?” I often see these types of comments floating around on social media and I have also been a victim of them. Every time someone asks me one of […]
Author: Taylor Ashley Beard | Staff writer
COVID-friendly activities for the holidays
COVID-19 has stopped many things this year — but why let it ruin your holiday spirit? As of today, Dec. 3, it was announced that cases of COVID-19 are slowly rising again. With different states shutting down again, you might be struggling to come up with COVID-19 friendly things to […]
Demand for concealed carry permits surges in Florida
The demand for concealed carry applications in Florida is at an all-time high, according to the Department of Agriculture, the agency that issues permits. Due to the increase in demand, the state is backed up with applications from months ago. The Florida Department of Agriculture says it has doubled the […]
Are the Obamas still on the same page?
If you’ve ever paid attention to President Barack Obama, you’ve likely seen his wife Michelle and his kids alongside him. For the past several years, Barack and Michelle have supported former Vice President Biden during his bid to become president. However, toward the end of the election, Barack seemed to […]
The challenges for first-time voters
Young voters across the nation were faced with two presidential candidates who may not necessarily be everyone’s favorite. The race between President Trump and former Vice President Biden — a race that is still too close to call the day after the election — started to become comical after the […]
Generation Action finds new ways to stay active
Bridging the gap between student engagement and student organizations can be very difficult with the COVID-19 pandemic ever-present. Limitations like social distancing have challenged universities across the country to switch to remote learning. Now, the executive boards of student organizations are forced to dig deeper and become more creative when […]
5 movies that scream ‘Halloween’
COVID-19 may have caused some limitations with trick-or-treating, but there is nothing like plopping on the couch and binge-watching your favorite Halloween movies. Deciding which films to watch to celebrate can be overwhelming with so many options, so here is a list of five Halloween movies. Grab some popcorn and […]
Alumna Chloe Duverge sets the bar high
Chloe Duverge represents public relations and Black excellence at its finest. Duverge, a graduate of Florida A&M University, has an incredible resume. She is currently serving as the director of Corporate Communications for BET (Black Entertainment Television), which is a subsidiary of Viacom. Born and raised on the south side […]
Five fun fall activities
Fall has officially begun, and this season is all about fashion, Halloween, Thanksgiving and cooler weather. Looking for festive fall activities to do while social distancing? You have come to the right place. Here are five can’t-miss fall favorites: Pumpkin Patch Pumpkin patches are the perfect place to get […]
Phelps is proof that college isn’t for everyone
Deciding on going to college can be one of the hardest decisions a person must make. Contrary, deciding whether to stay in college or drop out might be even harder. Zjala Phelps, a former student at Florida A&M University, decided that her well-being and happiness was more important than a […]