College has always been a stressful place for students, and since the COVID-19 pandemic began 30 months ago mental health problems like burnout have only gotten worse. According to Maristcircle.com, an Ohio State University survey found that the number of students who reported feelings of burnout increased from 31% in […]
Author: Ranyah McCloud | Staff writer
Two students stage plant pop-up
Florida A&M University is teeming with entrepreneurs, students with unique business ideas. The university encourages its students to pursue their entrepreneurial goals by allowing businesses to sell products on set Fridays. The main products sold at this event are FAMU gear, clothing items, and accessories. Well, two students decided to […]
Luxury headwear company HBCU CRWNS originated at FAMU
Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ apparel just reached an all-new level of luxury. Luckily for Florida A&M University students, the business happens to be right here at home. HBCU CRWNS is a luxury headwear solutions brand that specializes in creating silk infused apparel for HBCUs. From hats to hoodies, HBCU […]
Rattlers more than ready for ‘Wakanda Forever’
The moment we have been waiting for is finally approaching. The new Black Panther movie, “Wakanda Forever,” is set to debut in theaters on Nov. 11. The first official trailer for “Wakanda Forever” was released on Oct. 3, and it threatened to break the internet with 172 million views […]
Statewide candidate stresses voting at Student Senate meeting
FAMU’s Student Government Association gathered Monday to discuss concepts and plans for the academic year. The session was led by Kelton Williams, Student Senate president. It began with two men discussing the significance of the power to vote. Adam Hattersley, a former state representative and the next candidate for chief […]
FAMU should offer mental health days
As World Mental Health Day passes us by, it’s easy for students to wonder whether our mental health is actually being taken seriously, or only briefly discussed on days like Monday where a holiday had to be designated for it to be brought up. It is fair to say that […]
University’s Victim Advocate Program prepared to help
October is a month devoted to bringing awareness to breast cancer. What some may not know, October is also domestic violence awareness month. Domestic violence negatively impacts not only the victims but their loved ones as well. Being in college and in an abusive relationship can take a toll on […]
Students with Haitian roots rue their country’s fate
On Friday, the Haitian government formally permitted prime minister Ariel Henry to request a “specialized armed force.” Henry had requested the order to regain control and restore order in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, from the hands of gangs that had taken the city hostage in recent weeks. Since Sept. 12, the […]
Esports finds a home at TCC
Tallahassee Community College has become one of many schools in the nation to bring online gaming to its campus. However, only two colleges in Florida are offering Esports, including TCC. The first college is Florida Gateway College in Lake City, which is a member of the National Junior College Athletic […]
Is ghosting healthy?
An expression the older generation often adheres to is “communication is key,” but generation Z feels the complete opposite and would instead stick to “ghosting.” The Urban Dictionary defines ghosting as “The act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer wishes to date. […]