Author: Michael McCarty | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Jefferson juggles school, braiding business

Many students on FAMU’s campus have taken their side hustle to a new level, and have made their entrepreneurship a key part of their lifestyle. Second-year health science student Amari Jefferson ism a good example. She has expanded her braiding business to a level that she did not expect. Prior […]

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Why FAMU should cancel school Thanksgiving week

It’s that time of year again. Thanksgiving break is slowly approaching and for Florida A&M University students it also means gearing up for the annual Florida Blue Florida Classic football game in Orlando. Every year, students are faced with the battle of choosing between going home for Thanksgiving after the […]

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Kyle Harris molds student leaders

When many picture Florida A&M University, they see Lee Hall, the rattler statue or even President Larry Robinson, but many picture Kyle Harris. Harris, a native of Blakely, Ga., has been familiar with FAMU since he was a child. Following in the footsteps of his family members he attended the […]

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Hall brings Her Dream Creations to life

Black-owned businesses have increased since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Many arose in the beauty industry, including lash technicians, hairdressers and makeup artists. The Circuit machine became the primary source for clothing brands and accessories. Amani Hall, a third-year accounting student, became one of the many Black-owned businesses when […]

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Lessons from Mary McCloud Bethune

In anticipation of the Florida Classic, there is a lot of banter between rival schools Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman.  Mary McLeod Bethune, B-CU’s founder, and unofficial mascot, has been the target of many jokes. Although the banter is out of love and healthy competition, McLeod Bethune is underrated and not […]

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With SJGC advisors absent, many questions are present

Navigating through college is stressful enough, but doing it without appropriate guidance makes the college experience certainly less pleasant. Currently, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, is without academic advisors to assist students. Earlier in the semester all academic advisors decided to collectively relinquish their […]

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Let’s be honest: Drake’s a misogynist

Drake’s newly released joint album with rapper 21 savage caused a stir on social media. From throwing shots at Meg Thee Stallion, labeling Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian a groupie, and spilling the tea about rapper IceSpice, “Champagne Papi” is being dubbed misogynistic Papi. Since the release of “Her Loss” on […]

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REI opens in Market Square

As the chain’s first store in Florida’s Panhandle, REI brings a new level of preparation and excitement to Tallahassee’s outdoor community. Originally founded in Seattle in 1938 over a lack of accessibility to outdoor equipment, REI has since become a nationally recognized hub for newcomers and experienced adventurers looking to […]