MaKayla Bryant, a graduate student at Florida A&M University who was shot and killed in late January, had been a victim of domestic violence. She was by no means the only college student who has had to deal with domestic violence. According to court documents, Precious Charlton, former partner of […]
Author: Sandler Fleurima | Staff writer
City moves forward with noise ordinance
In a 4-1 vote, Tallahassee city commissioners approved a revised noise ordinance during Wednesday’s meeting. The next step is a public hearing. This decision would allow the Tallahassee Police Department to be the complainant in noise disturbances, allowing officers to intervene. The revised noise ordinance would also reduce the number […]
BOT committee focuses on faculty, student success
The Strategic Planning/Performance Measures Committee for Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees reviewed a presentation Tuesday morning in the Grand Ballroom. The committee’s point of emphasis is to focus on enhancing the campus experience for all students academically from an analytical standpoint. Survey respondents, listening groups and focus groups from […]
Student Senate holds weekly meeting
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate held a brief yet productive meeting Monday afternoon in which they discussed bill movements, elections, upcoming events and conducted confirmations for spring semester. Student Government Association President Carrington Whigham spoke on the upcoming FAMU Day at the Capitol, which will take place next week “This […]
FAMU is like a family, so why target us?
Tallahassee residents sparked an outrage after leaked information revealed that Florida State student Calvin Stowe-Ortiz, a member of the Patriot Front neo-Nazi group, planned to distribute anti-Black documents on the campus of Florida A&M University. Calvin Stow-Ortiz, referred to as, “Arthur FL,” is not only a member of the white […]
Target features Ledgester’s design
You could say that Ka’milah Ledgester is on target. Or, more accurately, Ledgester is in Target. The Florida A&M University student’s artwork is now aon display in one of the country’s largest and most recognized brands: Target. Ledgester, a fourth-year graphic design major, was one of three top winners of […]
TMH expedites patient discharges
As hospitals struggle with an overflow of patients, several patients, who tested positive for COVID-19, at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) are being discharged and/or transitioned to another department. Brandon Smith a student at Florida A&M University was admitted into Tallahassee Memorial Hospital due to a severe allergy attack but ended up testing positive for COVID-19 while there. Last […]
‘ValenRhyme’ an exotic blend of poetry, love
Although most people recognize February as Black History Month, it has one day dedicated to showing love to those around you. This holiday is named after Saint Valentine, a martyr, who served as priest during the third century in Rome. The true origin of Valentine’s Day is slightly vague. However, […]
Heartbreak: Special E-edition
My own Valentine
Self-love in its truest form is a beautiful thing and should be celebrated. Many people feel that Valentine’s Day is dedicated to couples showing the love that they have for each other, but nowhere does it say that it can’t be about the love you have for yourself. There is […]