The long anticipated reboot/sequel of “Candyman” has finally been released, after a mountain of delays. The Jordan Peele produced and Nia DaCosta directed film has been making waves on the internet, and holds the distinction that for the first time in history a film directed by a Black woman opened […]
Author: Kayla Grant-Dixon | Staff writer
Females at FAMU on high alert
On Oct 2., authorities in Orlando confirmed that missing person Miya Marcano, a 19-year-old student at Valencia College, had been found dead after missing for a week. Marcano was last seen Sept. 24 at the Arden Villas apartment complex where she lived in Orlando. John Mina, the Orange County Sheriff, […]
FAMU police chief urges students to call him
At this point in our lives college students have a million and one things to worry about: grades, financial aid, homecoming, the future. The list goes on and on. The absolute last thing anyone, especially students, would want to worry about is safety, especially on and around campus. Being safe […]
Dating during the pandemic. It’s not the same.
Dating in a pandemic? Tell me about it. Life is weird now. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, just about everything we know about life has been remixed and replaced, including the dating scene. Kameron Wilson, a third-year biology major at Florida State University, says he’s been on a […]
Lack of Black nominees for FSU homecoming chief draws rebuke
A coalition of Black student leaders at Florida State University last week released a statement to the Student Alumni Association in response to the lack of diversity among FSU’s homecoming nominees. According to the official website of the FSU Alumni Association, the Student Alumni Association is a student-run organization that […]
Seminar focuses on sea-level rise
Florida A&M University’s School of the Environment hosted its weekly seminar series on Friday. The series is designed to help students who have a passion for STEM programs with professional development, networking and keeping up with current events as they pertain to the environment. The host of these weekly seminars […]
Don’t be intimidated by FAMU’s culture
Some people may describe Florida A&M University as nothing but a popularity and fashion contest. Many students have also said that the university runs off “cliques,” but to truly feel a part of the FAMUly, all it takes is the ability to navigate and network around campus. During the traditional […]
Review: 11-year-old’s ice cream shop a hit
It’s no secret that summers in Tallahassee are hot. If you’re looking for a way to escape the heat, Madison’s Scoop of ParadICE is the perfect place to do it. Located at 1205 South Adams St., with its very bright and colorful paint job, the building is easy to spot […]
Officials push for vaccinations as more information is released
The Food and Drug Administrations has publicly listed all the ingredients in the three COVID-19 vaccines. All listed ingredients can be found on FDA’s website. According to PolitiFact, the FDA occasionally redacts information such as trade secrets in FDA-approved products. With ongoing conspiracy theories and the public’s reluctance to get […]
FAMU Gospel Choir promises unforgettable comeback
The Florida A&M University Gospel Choir had its first week of practice this week after swearing in members Sept. 30. About 75 members were split into four sections — sopranos, altos, tenors and baritones — to form the choir. The choir was founded by Jona’ D. Olds in 1957, who […]