I made plans to attend the FAMU NPHC step show on Friday and head to a party later that night after the show. Since the step show started at 7 p.m., I was under the impression that it would run no later than 9 p.m., the latest 10 p.m. I […]
Author: Widnise Vilna | Staff writer
Circle K intends to have 10 dispensaries next year in Florida
Circle K announced that they secured a deal with cannabis company Green Thumb Industries Inc according to Bloomberg.com. This deal will allow Circle K to serve as dispensaries for medical marijuana. The pop-up shops inside the gas stations will be called the “RISE Express”. In Florida, marijuana is not legal […]
Xavier Smith a key player for Rattlers
Florida A&M University football star, Xavier Smith, is on the road to a promising future. Not only is he flourishing academically, but he is also the starting wide receiver for FAMU football. Smith, a Haines City native, received his undergraduate degree in health, leisure, and fitness studios, and is now […]
Marching 100 perform at NFL game
Florida A&M’s Marching 100 performed during halftime at the Jacksonville Jaguars home game against the New York Giants this past Sunday, Oct. 23. The game took place at TIAA Bank Field Stadium, the Jaguars’ home facility, in downtown Jacksonville. The week before that, on October 16th, the marching band traveled […]
Rachel Smith is more than her circumstances
Florida A&M University second-year law student Rachel Smith, a recent recipient of the Joel Stern Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Pipeline Scholarship, won $10,000 for her diligent work and dedication. Smith was raised in Plant City, Florida, with her four siblings, grandparents and single mother. The strain of relying on a […]
Tiffany Greene inspires at Homecoming Convocation
Many students, alumni and family packed Al Lawson gymnasium with FAMU spirit, this Friday for the 2022 Homecoming Convocation. The ceremony opened with the Marching 100 welcoming the audience and setting the joyful tone. It was followed by an opening prayer from Rev. Quincy Griffin of Family Worship & Praise […]
DeSantis, Crist offer stark contrasts
As early voting continues in the Sunshine State, here’s a breakdown of Florida’s gubernatorial candidates and why the midterm elections are not to be taken lightly. The Democratic challenger, Charlie Crist, is a former member of the Republican Party. He served as governor of Florida from 2007-2011. During his tenure […]
It’s game on at the Huntsman
The relatively new the Huntsman — it opened in late July — brings a unique experience to Tallahassee. Located on East Tennessee Street at the location previously held by Cypress, it’s a fresh take on an old building. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the valets, something new to the […]
Unmotivated and discouraged students during the fall elections
With less than two weeks before the 2022 Fall Midterm Elections, many people across the country are scrambling to retrieve their ballots and make other last-minute preparations to ensure their ability to cast their votes. While most working-class adults appear eager to go out and participate, college students attending universities […]
Longing for GVO and Prime Time
Daija Moore’s favorite places on the weekend are GVO and Prime Time, which means she has a problem. The two popular nightspots closed during the past six months. The two clubs were all-time favorites for many students at Florida A&M University. Many students have wondered why the club line-up for […]