Friday, July 4, 2025
Coming to college can be a big step for anyone, whether in-state or out-of-state. College offers new-found freedom, new friends and a plethora of experiences one can explore. In the United States, people normally enter college after graduating high school, putting them between the ages of 17 and 19. According […]
When a family experiences a loss, a slew of emotions, reactions and coping techniques will arise, all at various times. Shutting down, crying, sleeping, battling to sleep, numbness, despair and denial are all part of the grieving process. Everyday since the end of August has been a struggle for me. […]
Not only was this year’s homecoming a welcome return, it was also a limited one. Much to the surprise of many, events on campus like the pep rally allowed for only so many students and alumni to participate. As the Gaither gymnasium began to fill up with rowdy students and […]
Funnel cakes, ferris wheels and family friendly fun are back in town. After a year-long hiatus, the North Florida Fair will return to Tallahassee this Thursday. The fairgrounds, located at 441 E. Paul Russell Road, will be filled with rides, food and fun for everyone. Although the North Florida Fair […]
Marcus Johnson, a junior pre-kindergarten/primary education major at Florida A&M, says he was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes when he was 15. “Diabetes runs in my family,” he said. “When I found out I had Type 2 diabetes, I didn’t know much about it. I just knew it was a […]
Just weeks following the assassination of the president of Haiti, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck the Tiburon Peninsula on Aug. 14. It caused devastation on the island, and students in Tallahassee with family in Haiti have been anxious ever since. Born and raised in Haiti, Jasula Jeannot is a Florida […]
Chick-Fil-A on the right, another Chick-Fil-A on the left, a chicken store down the street, and chicken tenders around the block. Sound familiar? If so, then you’re probably thinking this sounds a lot like Tallahassee. Many students have complained about the lack of diversity among the restaurants in the areas […]
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, as part of its “Grads Are Back” homecoming week events, hosted a panel discussion, “Beyond the newsroom: Where your journalism degree can take you.” At the event, Keisha Lance Bottoms, the mayor of Atlanta, and Yolanda Cade with Disney, unexpectedly pledged […]
Florida’s oldest maritime event is making a comeback. The 58th annual Florida Seafood Festival will begin this Friday in Apalachicola, in nearby Franklin County. The festival is back in full gear after being canceled last year due to COVID-19. The 2021 Miss Florida Seafood Festival, Jadyn Luberto, recorded a commercial […]
The air in the gym is thick with anxiety and tension. With only 4 seconds left on the clock and just a few inches past half-court, he shoots. Mouths gaping wide and eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets, the gym is silent as the ball travels through the air […]