Conversations have circulated recently both on social media and on-campus of the elitism that takes place among HBCU students. Students have been discussing the negative effects of elitism on campus and how it affects everybody whether they participate in it or not. It is how students relate to each other […]
Author: Kaylah Burns | Staff writer
Neighboring Gadsden County does not require students to wear masks
In the state of Florida, public school students are not required to wear a mask to school in most districts. Recently, in Leon County, Superintendent Rocky Hanna has opted out of enforcing a mandatory mask requirement for elementary and middle school students. Now, parents have the choice to send their […]
Former FAMU Alumni Association coordinator takes over as Gadsden Senior Services new executive director
Florida A&M University shares a strong and respected lineage of proud alumni. Once again, another Rattler has struck their way to the top. Brandon Hill has been named executive director for the Gadsden Senior Services Center located in downtown Quincy. Last Monday, Hill officially started his role. Hill succeeds fellow […]
Women Wednesdays and FSU celebrate National Women in Entrepreneurship Week
Women Wednesdays hosted Women in Entrepreneurship Week: Students, Alumna and Community TogetHER on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The organization partnered with Florida State’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, where it took place in their speaker hall at 1 PM. Women Wednesday is a series of programming by and for women to […]
Expand your music taste
There are many music genres which serve a purpose of catering only to specific audiences. Taking time to broaden the musical palette is essential when looking for creative expressions other artists have to offer. Music is not just something you listen to. It creates and alters emotions that all musicians […]
Church hosts annual fall festival
Fall has arrived, and that means the weather is cooler, the leaves are slowly turning pale as the season progresses. What better way to enjoy some quality family time playing and making memories together? Gray Memorial United Methodist hosted a free pumpkin patch from 1 – 5 p.m. Sunday full […]
Social media helps senior citizens stay connected
Social media represents a powerful revolution that has changed the globe. Social networks have brought changes that have impacted society and improved people’s lives. Contrary to some stereotypes, the elderly have significantly benefited from social media. However, there are dangers associated with social networks which can escalate in the absence […]
Few hotel rooms remain as homecoming approaches
College homecomings are a staple and an important time for students, alumni, friends and family to enjoy a plethora of events. Universities, restaurants and nightclubs count on homecomings as a time generate a lot of revenue. One business that benefits more than most is hotels. They begin to fill up […]
Masks pose challenge for hearing impaired students
With many businesses and universities still recommending wearing masks to fight against COVID, hearing-impaired students have to cope and adjust with the mask recommendations. Face masks reduce the amplitude of sound and cause it to become somewhat garbled, cutting off one form of communication for those individuals. Speech reading, also […]
COPPS stages annual white coat ceremony
FAMU’s College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) held its annual white coat ceremony Friday to commemorate those third-year students in the program along with those receiving pinning’s and awards. The ceremony began with the honorees of the night taking their seats and COPPS’ faculty and staff relaying messages to […]