Author: Richard Brown | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Tutors, other resources available for finals

Finals week is here. Fortunately, Florida A&M University offers a variety of resources that provide tutoring and help. According to famu.edu, FAMU’s USCC learning centers work with students and professional tutors to provide one-on-one tutoring sessions, group study sessions, skills workshops, course content review sessions and essay writing workshops. The […]

Lifestyles

You cannot eat at everyone’s house

As Thanksgiving passes, many people enjoy sharing photos of their plates and how they made their dishes. This year, a viral tweet has brought to light a thing that a lot of people have never heard of- a sick bowl. The tweet, made by Sarah Turner aka @TheUnmumsyMum, reads “My […]

Lifestyles

Newcomers to FAMU face a learning curve

Starting college can come with many emotions and thoughts, especially if it’s your first year as a freshman or if you recently transferred. As a freshman, you begin your journey on campus and aim to make your mark or enjoy your next four years. As a transfer you’re jumping in […]

Lifestyles

Zafir Furqan’s scents make sense

Convenience is key when it comes to shopping for your personal scent. Notorious companies such as Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret and PINK at times don’t fit our budget as college students. In trying times, where can students turn to purchase perfumes or fragrances that don’t hurt their pockets? […]

Lifestyles

A banner year for new nail styles

This has been a huge year for nail technicians due to the creation of so many fads. Kawaii charms, Chrome Hearts and Crocodile print French tips are just a few of the trends that surfaced in the nail industry during 2022. Some trends, such as the ombre French tip, first […]

News

More college students turn to vaping

E-cigarettes —or “vaping” — have seen an alarming rise over the past five years on college campuses. The use of vapes is a severe public health issue and poses a massive threat to college students in Tallahassee. Although the health risks of vaping are very severe, that doesn’t stop many […]

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COVID-19 is still with us

Not only do we have to worry about the flu, there are now five variant cases of COVID out right now: Omicron, Delta, Delta AY. 4.2, Beta and Alpha. Although scientists are still working to figure out the severity of each variant, all symptoms remain close to the same as […]

Opinions

I wish I started my college career at FAMU

The biggest takeaway from my college experience as a transfer student is to be vocal and communicate with your peers. They may have information that you don’t have. Greetings, my name is Adrian Murray, better known as “Aj,” and I am a graduating senior at Florida A&M University majoring in […]