Fat shaming is in our brain in a way we aren’t even aware of. It might be as simple as scrolling on Instagram thinking, “Wow, she really shouldn’t be wearing that dress with thighs like that” or perhaps holding the opinion that ladies with larger arms are amazing in the […]
Author: Imani Ruff | Staff writer
Corey Simon, can we talk?
As the November midterm elections rapidly approach, many candidates are ramping up appearances, doubling down on party rhetoric and reasserting to the public just how important this upcoming election is. But one candidate has taken an unusual route to earning the public’s trust by circumventing both interviews and candidate forums […]
Amberly Williams continues to impress
Grace, beauty and poise are three word that define Amberly Williams, who is well known on the campus of Florida A&M University. She made sure to work hard from day one to become the successful individual she is today. Growing up in Midway, a small town just west of Tallahassee, […]
How long will FAMU, other HBCUs enjoy brand partnerships?
With an influx of household-name brands now partnering and recruiting at HBCUs, some are debating those brands’ intentions. In the past two years, Florida A&M University has acquired partnerships with Nike, LeBron James, Wakati Hair, Estée Lauder and Twitter. Brands have been able to make their contribution to the institution […]
New club focuses on Jamaican culture
There are many clubs and student organizations on Florida A&M’s campus, including one club that recently made its debut and is looking to open up to the student body. That club is called the Jamaica American Student Association [JAMSA]. It is a club that’s based on, surprise, Jamaican culture. JAMSA […]
Shaking up the routine can make college better
College life in Tallahassee can quickly become mundane with the same daily routines, tasks and social scenes. Things can start to feel very played out if you don’t branch outside your weekly practices and begin to romanticize your life. A few Florida A&M students have found various ways to make […]
Brrr. This week’s cold snap set records
Tallahassee residents are no strangers to cold weather, but as temperatures continue to drop this week some residents feel they may have gotten a preview of what’s to come. Wednesday night marked the beginning of a nearly three-day long cold snap that has seen the temperature fall to a staggering […]
National Transfer Student Week
This week, Florida A&M University is celebrating National Transfer Student Week in honor of the academic excellence, passion, and service transfer students bring to campus. Transfer students make up about 5% percent of undergraduate students on campus. While most students come from the local feeder program with Tallahassee Community College, […]
Alumna Sylniqua Janay creates originals
Sylniqua Janay, a FAMU alumna, is a full-time research associate and fashion designer from Miami. Her brand, Janay Atelier, consists of handmade fashion. She sews each piece. Her brand name is Janay Atelier; Janay comes from her middle name, and Atelier means “workshop or studio for an artist,” which ultimately […]
The pink tax costs women a pretty penny
How much does it cost to be a woman? The exact amount is unknown; however, due to the “pink tax,” products marketed toward women on average cost 7% more and up to 50 percent more than comparable items marketed to men. The “Pink Tax” is a non-government-issued markup by manufacturers […]