Mark your calendars for the return of Kids Inc. of the Big Bend’s KidsFest. The event, designed to provide fun for the community, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Cascades Park. The event is put on by Kids Incorporated, a nonprofit that provides families in the […]
Author: Keveona Rhodes | Staff writer
Attorney Amber Hall changing lives one case at a time
Attorney Amber Hall is no stranger to success, and she credits her success to having self-confidence and an open mind. She encourages aspiring Black attorneys to do the same. Hall, a Tallahassee native, is has her own personal injury attorney and entrepreneur with a state-wide practice based in her hometown. […]
Is it still Set Friday if it’s not at the set?
Florida A&M University has continued to have “an epic return” since COVID-19 upended campus life beginning in March 2020. In October, the Will Packer Performing Arts Amphitheater was revealed as the newest addition to the university. Will Packer graduated in 1996 and the award-winning producer and director said the university […]
Governor’s ‘book bans’ don’t affect public libraries
Lawmakers in Florida have not been shy about advancing measures aimed at making it easier for the public to challenge the content of school libraries and classroom materials. They are also banning some books. While book bans may impact Florida public schools, the Leon County Public Library system has said […]
Hammond eager to move on to medical school
For many, the sky’s the limit. But for one student at Florida A&M University, there is no limit. Mckenze Hammond, a senior bio pre-med student, has multiple hobbies and responsibilities beyond FAMU that are on the right track to greatness. Born and raised in Atlanta, she has made her mark […]
The woman behind the relay
In the United States, there are over a million new cancer cases and half a million deaths due to cancer per year. Cancer is also the country’s second leading cause of death after heart disease. Kyra Freeney, a third-year environmental sciences student at Florida A&M University, has been working diligently […]
Karaoke spots in Tallahassee you may have missed
While Tallahassee locals are convinced that there’s an absence of things to do in the city, there’s a collection of bars around town that offer karaoke nights throughout the week that may change your mind. Whether you’re looking for somewhere near FAMU, Midtown or neither, there are a couple bars […]
Transfer students face extra challenges
Transferring into Florida A&M University can be a great adventure but also a stressful experience which can leave students feeling overwhelmed. Although each student has their own unique experience, FAMU students specifically share similarities with their transition challenges. Junior Ra’vin Woods transferred during the fall semester and says making friends […]
COVID’s impact on student life
Since the beginning of the pandemic the way we operate our lives has changed drastically. From social distancing to working from home, the norm has transformed into something unfamiliar. This has also taken a toll on Florida A&M and its rich traditions. Organizations are now having to social distance their […]
Gap years should be normalized
People usually associate taking a gap year with being “behind” their peers, but since when did our journey’s become the same? A gap year could be a year or just a select number of semesters of outside experience. If someone is running a relay race, at some point they must […]