Monday, July 7, 2025
From drug and labor coercion to sex work, Tallahassee has been suffering from a spike in human trafficking and the effects it has on the community. And for some college students, like myself, it’s hit closer to home than ever before. “I was leaving work pretty late and I was […]
On the second floor of the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, is the most beautiful piece of art I have ever seen. The vibrant colors and patterns are absolutely breathtaking. The painting is one of six recently donated to the archives by world-renowned artist Steve R. Allen. The donation was part of […]
Taking pride in wanting new experiences aside from my usual weekend activities, I attended First Friday at Railroad Square. First Friday is a culmination of businesses, vendors, artists, and people gathering in one space to celebrate the first Friday of the month. Railroad Square, located between FAMU and FSU, caters […]
Florida A&M University kicked off the holiday season Friday with the annual president’s holiday toy drive. Hosted by Larry Robinson and his wife, First Lady Sharon Robinson, community leaders, faculty, staff and students were invited to donate new, unwrapped toys. Dolls, basketballs and even bicycles filled a room in the […]
Student-athletes are always applauded for their hard work on and off the field, court, and track, but their mental health is often overlooked. These athletes are expected to attend practices, work hard in classes, and maintain any other outside responsibilities that come with life. For some student-athletes, the transition from […]
Growing up in a semi-single parent household, Alicia Goode was the only girl out of five kids. Sports were a constant presence in the family so Goode decided what her sport would be. Goode became a cheerleader after her older brothers started playing football. Growing up in Maryland, football was […]
“Be the change you wish to see in the world. Be the change you want to see happen. We must be the change we wish to see in the world” ~ Mahatma Gandhi Leann D. Watts-Williams lives by this quote every day. She was born and raised in Titusville and […]
Thirty-one percent of the world’s mass shooters are American citizens. Yet, America is home to only 5% of the world’s population. The mass shootings at Columbine High School, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School, and earlier this week at Oxford High School outside Detroit, have altered the […]
Devin Grimes is known for his creativity and vision. He earned his title director of photography and communications assistant at Florida A&M University in July. A native of Nashville, Gaines received his bachelor’s degree in journalism at Middle Tennessee State University in fall 2019. As a teenager, Grimes became intrigued […]
Florida A&M University is widely known for its Rattler pride, famed Marching 100, LeBron-branded sports teams, alumni, unity and its position on the highest of Tallahassee’s seven hills. It is a completely different experience seeing it and then becoming a part of it. Coming from a predominantly White and Latin […]