Friday, July 4, 2025
As the COVID-19 pandemic lingers in Leon County, altering the livelihood of many, Tallahassee’s most vulnerable citizens feel the wrath of its effects. Local group homes were forced to adjust to life during the midst of the pandemic to adhere to federal COVID-19 regulations. “The safety of my clients comes […]
Students from other HBCUs are flocking to FAMU’s epic return of homecoming this year, eager to experience a fully opened homecoming. Florida A&M University homecoming began Sunday, Oct. 24 , and continues to Saturday this coming Sunday. It started with the coronation of Mr. and Miss FAMU and will end […]
October is ADHD Awareness Month, and Florida A&M University student Skylar Boone plans to promote the truth about ADHD in every way. “I was diagnosed with ADHD between the ages of 5-7,” Boone said. “My mom and I did not feed into the labels that the doctor tried to place […]
Florida A&M University’s j-school welcomed special guests from Walt Disney and ESPN on Wednesday as part of the homecoming week “Grads are Back” event. The panelists spoke about their careers post-graduation. The event, “Creating Magic for the Culture,” was inspired by Disney’s “On the Yard” initiative, which aims to amplify […]
From the headline, you can tell that I’m a senior and that this will be my last homecoming. But I’m nervous. Florida A&M University’s homecoming is a renowned event that thousands of alumni and fans flock to annually. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year because […]
Chelsea Matthew Franklin is fulfilling her purpose by positively impacting Gadsden County High School with dedication, time, motivation and effort. She is striving to change the culture and is fighting for better opportunities for the school’s students. A Jacksonville native, Franklin began her career in education after graduating from Florida […]
State Sen. Annette Taddeo will be hosting a Florida governor campaign kickoff fundraiser at 6 p.m. Thursday. Taddeo joins nine others, including former Gov. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, vying for the Democratic Party nomination and hoping to topple Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Taddeo announced last week that […]
Many students experience homesickness when they leave home for college. The feeling of missing home is more common than you’d think, and it may take a week, a month or three months to kick in, depending on the person and how well they are adjusting to their new environment. It […]
Ke’Voughn Manning defies stereotypes. How you ask: the Florida A&M senior is a single father. “I try to spend most of my life and my activities around [my daughter],” Manning said. “She pretty much goes everywhere I go. She’s my life and I love her.” A fourth-year criminal justice major […]
Student entrepreneurs and local vendors set up booths and spread their tables for hours of business on the Quadrangle of FAMU’s campus Monday. The event started at noon. Student entrepreneur Joanna Ozia is the owner of Lovely Beads N Things. She sells waist beads, bracelets, anklets, purses and earrings. Monday, […]