Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based Black-owned restaurant known for its vegan burgers, hosted a pop-up Saturday that showed just how popular the restaurant is. Held at noon in the parking lot of the Koger Center, the bright yellow food truck was decorated with “Vegan for the Culture” and “Slutty” for its “Gettin’ […]
Author: Vanessa Ferguson | Staff writer
Is it time for a social media cleanse?
Now that FAMU elections are over and classes are coming to an end, it might be time to take a detox from social media during COVID-19. At some point, many of us have considered taking a break from social media. And the ones who have never considered it, they may […]
An alumna with a glowing candle business
Joanna Atkinson, founder and CEO of Honey Home Essentials, is a FAMU grad who spreads light not only through her candles and business, but also from within. Honey Home Essentials sells candles, melts and sprays. Burning candles can be beneficial to your health. It’s great for self-care and taking care […]
Opinion: Support your local restaurants
While it may seem harmless to place orders through popular online delivery apps such as Uber Eats, GrubHub, Postmates and DoorDash, but these third-party delivery platforms often take 30 to 40 percent off every order from the restaurant. Here are some ways that you can still support your local restaurants […]
Songs to sing while washing your hands: HBCU edition
COVID-19 has infected more than 2.3 million people around the world as of Sunday. The virus has now killed more than 40,000 people in the U.S., nearly a quarter of all deaths from COVID-19 across the globe, according to Johns Hopkins University. As COVID-19 spreads across the United States, health […]
Should FAMU be a pet friendly campus?
Even though Florida A&M University allows service animals and emotional-support animals on campus, the university needs a more pet-friendly policy. Today, an increasing number of universities are becoming pet-friendly because students are increasingly asking for it, and there are so many positive reasons why. FAMU needs to pull out its […]
Review: No reason to go to Island Wing Co.
Do you ever get tired of eating the same food? Are your taste buds changing? Willing to take your taste buds on a new adventure? If you answered yes to any of those questions, the restaurant Island Wing Company is not the place for you. Island Wing offers tacos, wings, […]
Black Archives hosts noted historian
Students, faculty and members of the community gathered Tuesday evening to hear Paul Ortiz discuss his books, “An African American and Latinx History of the United States” and “Emancipation Betrayed.” The event, hosted by Larry Rivers, a distinguished professor of history at Florida A&M, was held in the Meek Eaton […]
Law for texting while driving has changed. Have you?
You would be wise to put the phone down while you are driving. On Jan. 1, Florida’s ban on texting while driving went into full effect as a primary offense. Texting isn’t allowed. All other forms of typing on a mobile device, such as emailing and social media, aren’t allowed […]
Foster-Tanner exhibit showcases Pinnacle winners
The Tallahassee community and Florida A&M students gathered inside the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery Thursday evening for Pinnacle: the 10th Annual National Art Exhibition and Competition. Pinnacle is an all-media art exhibition featuring artists from various parts of the country. Artists had the opportunity to enter the competition by submitting […]