The bright lights illuminating the intersection of South Monroe Street and Paul Russell Road signal to all that the North Florida Fair has returned in-person, after the event was modified last fall due to COVID. Though the temperatures are dropping, the fair is still attracting large crowds, especially during the […]
Author: Kayla McKinney | News Editor
Bush’s story a moving inspiration
Donte Bush, 21, is a business administration major at Florida A&M University. Affectionately known as “Tae,” he’s seen to those around him as the life of the party. But behind that big personality is an inspiring story to be told. Like any other young boy, Bush played sports. Baseball, to […]
Brrrr. It’s time to bundle up
It’s time to ditch the biker shorts and tank tops because fall is here with a vengeance. With fall comes pumpkin spiced lattes and Ugg boots, but with this fall you might need a little more than usual. In South Florida, it is unusual for it to be even a […]
Alumna’s toy drive benefits local children
Florida A&M University graduate Destyny Sparks, who earned her degree in clinical mental health counseling, spends most of her leisure time volunteering. Born and raised in Tallahassee, Sparks has always had a passion for helping people in need. Sparks has volunteered at the local Hope House for Women and Children […]
Kroger challenging Publix with online delivery in Florida
A shock wave of online shoppers has transitioned into buying groceries online since the onset of the pandemic. Big retailers such as Kroger and Publix make grocery shopping easy and more accessible through online purchasing, whether on the computer or mobile app. In the state of Florida, Publix is the […]
Review: ‘Halloween’: A saga without end
As one of the most popular series in Hollywood history, “Halloween” now has its 12th installment with “Halloween Kills.” The sequel to “Halloween,” “Halloween Kills,” finds Michael Myers escaping the fiery inferno Laurie Strode and her family forced him into as he continues his rampage across Haddonfield, setting the stage […]
I wish I had started my college career at FAMU
After years of being in school, I have learned that you should always use every resource necessary to ensure that you set yourself up for success in every way possible. My name is Jarrod Gunn, better known as “Rodd,” and I am a senior at Florida A&M University majoring in […]
A licensed minister, Bell will graduate soon
William Bell went from growing up in the church to running the church while still a student at Florida A&M. A young man of faith, prosperity and grace, Bell always felt like he was different from his peers. He had a different calling: to preach the word of the Lord […]
Volleyball closes out home schedule on high note
Volleyball fans had the opportunity Friday to watch as the Rattlers swept Bethune-Cookman off their feet on FAMU’s senior night — and final home match of the season. FAMU dominated each set and secured its 16th sweep of the regular season, winning 25-4, 25-14, 25-21 against B-CU. Dominique Washington, a […]
Nike selects Stapleton’s images for new app
Just when you thought Florida A&M University couldn’t continue to be the hot topic after all that happened during homecoming, brace yourself: a FAMU student’s work is featured on the front page of the Nike SNKRS app. Christina Stapleton, a senior criminal justice major, who didn’t expect her photographs to […]