Ambitious Girl by Boss Women Media made its way to the campus of Florida A&M University on Saturday. The “Let’s make magic on the yard” event, hosted by Boss Women Media, took place on the quad with vendors and a panel of women ready to share their expertise on the […]
Author: Kynadi Harris | Staff writer
GreenWise offers ideal study space
GreenWise Market is an experience to be had, complete with local artwork, marble countertops and dark floors. GreenWise redefines the term grocery store with industrial touches and leisure spaces. As students progress through the school year, learning about some of Tallahassee's hidden gems is essential. The Publix GreenWise Market on […]
SGA: new bills, new members
On Monday, Sep 12 of 2022, Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association met once again in preparation for their regular weekly meeting. After taking his seat, Senate President, Kelton Williams, officially called the meeting start time at 6:02 P.M. With a focus on bettering the quality of life of […]
Kezzy’s Bistro & Bar opens in mall
The new Black-owned restaurant Kezzy’s Bistro & Bar has found a home in Governors Square Mall. Owned and operated by husband and wife Mack and Keziah Gentry, Kezzy’s Bar & Bistro opened its doors for a soft launch in late August. With plans to get their feet wet before their […]
Fraternity collects water for Jackson residents
The residents of Jackson, Miss., have been on the hearts and minds of the public as they struggle with an ongoing water crisis. A few weeks ago, videos of Jackson’s poor water conditions went viral, sparking massive outrage online. Multiple organizations sprang into action to assist the people in Jackson. […]
Rattler Countdown to Kickoff is underway
Students in the School of Journalism are bringing a new show to campus, Rattler Countdown to Kickoff. To put everything into perspective, all the people that watch Famu News 20 for the updates on FAMU football, this is especially for you. In this show, students will be reporting and bringing […]
The success of selling vintage FAMU t-shirts
Vintage clothing is defined as older material that represents trends that existed in a previous era. In the black community, vintage clothes do not have the best reputation. Things like thrifting was not seen as a “social norm,” but vintage clothing has become more popular amongst young adults in recent […]
Unemployment numbers can be deceiving
Unemployment numbers in Tallahassee rose this summer, although they aren’t as high as they were during the pandemic. In June Tallahassee had a 3.1% unemployment rate, compared to a 2.5% rate in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 4,863 unemployed local residents are not working or […]
Prioritizing mental health is essential
The month of September commemorates multiple mental health advocacy holidays. With September being both self-care awareness month as well as suicide prevention month, there are many ways in which individuals can promote and prioritize their mental health. With the student housing crises both on and off campus at Florida A&M […]
FAMU’s aid office fails to serve
Florida A&M University prides itself on excellent customer service. Yet departments, such as the Office of Financial Aid, have been impacting its reputation negatively according to students. Many report the customer service in the financial aid office as unacceptable. Students complain of long hold times over the phone, a lack […]