Jarrett Maloy, a former Division 1 student-athlete, has grown into a successful businessman by transforming what was once a hobby to fundraise for youth development into a local must-try dessert spot. Maloy’s father played baseball at Florida State University, so naturally he developed a love and talent for the sport. […]
Author: Alyce Alexander | Staff writer
Williams steps outside her comfort zone
Jaleigha Williams, a third-year pharmacy candidate at Florida A&M University, continuously strives to achieve excellence despite coming to a school and an environment that she was not familiar with. A native of Boston, Williams is a full-time student. Upon arriving at FAMU, Williams said she was introverted and had to […]
She has the ‘Wright’ stuff
In the middle of the night or right after you finish a big assignment and want to treat yourself to just the right snack, there is one place that comes to mind: The Mane Dollar, also known as “Mya’s,” in Pokinghorn Village East. The menu ranges from Arizona teas to […]
Stapleton shoots — and scores
In a world full of male-dominated industries, it is often hard for women to climb the ladder of success. In photography, this is especially true, where women make up only 15% of the industry. Christina Stapleton, a fourth-year criminal justice major at Florida A&M University, has been working diligently for […]
Nya Cummings’ reign comes to an end
Here on “The Hill,” the spring 2022 election season quickly came and left. Unfortunately for Nya Cummings, this meant her reign did as well. Cummings, the former Miss Junior Attendant for the 2021-2022 academic school year, successfully completed her reign this month and took some time out to reflect on […]
DeSantis signs ‘curriculum transparency’ bill
On March 25, 2022 and March 28, 2022 Gov. Ron DeSantis approved House Bills 1467 and 1557. These bills established term limits for school board members and provided parental rights in education. The two bills aim to focus on curriculum transparency as it pertains to reading material, instructional material and […]
In case you didn’t know, it’s allergy season
Allergy season is upon us. It has sparked headlines and is the topic of many discussions. The season has started a bit earlier than normal and has been more intense because of climate change, new research shows. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 24 million […]
Let’s ‘hair’ it for Flagler
Starting a small business can be one of the most rewarding risks you can take. Sabryn Flagler quickly realized that with her friends’ support and clientele that make it all worth it, starting a business was the best challenge that she could undertake. Flagler, a 21-year-old Florida A&M University student, […]
FAMU baseball pushes through tough home game
Florida A&M University went head to head, with Jacksonville University seeking their tenth win for the season. Although the final score was 9-6 with FAMU losing, the Rattlers pushed through the twelve-inning game and had fans on the edge of their seats. FAMU had a strong start, with redshirt freshman, […]
It’s official: graduation no longer requires tickets
After six weeks of waiting, Florida A&M University rejoiced after hearing the eight ticket restriction for guests wanting to attend the spring 2022 commencement ceremony was officially removed yesterday. Senate Government Association President Carrington Whigham pushed for the removal of tickets, and the decision was approved by several school officials. […]