On Sept.18, thousands of Haitian migrants were captured at the border of Del Rio, Texas. More than 15,000 people were counted under the Del Rio international bridge in makeshift camps. Many attempted to cross onto U.S. soil, while others trekked back to Mexico through the Rio Grande. The deportation and […]
Author: Stacey René | Staff writer
The rebirth of Black college football
When you think of college football, you more often than not think about Division I, predominantly white institutions being at the top of the mountain. And while this is true, it wasn’t so long ago that some of the best talent was coming out of historically Black colleges and universities […]
Three Rattlers establish Garb-age Vintage
If you love vintage clothing, the thrift store Garb-age Vintage Co. will satisfy your craving. This thrift store, located near the campus of Florida A&M University at 315 East Palmer Ave., is geared toward FAMU students. The setting is inviting and friendly. With old school jams playing lightly in the […]
Spirit Halloween store relocates
As we approach Halloween, those who are looking for Halloween costumes and would like options beyond Party City can turn to the Spirit Halloween store in Village Square in northeast Tallahassee. The former SteinMart building was recently turned into Spirit Halloween shortly after the company closed a Spirit Halloween store […]
Students try to cope as COVID claims family members
Even in normal circumstances, the loss of a loved one is tough to take. But stress and uncertainty may increase feelings of grief and sadness in the midst of the coronavirus epidemic. Furthermore, as we continue to take steps to slow the spread of the virus, many of the traditional […]
Jazz swings at Foster-Tanner gallery
Orlando-based artist Everett Spruill’s work is on display this fall in FAMU’s Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. Called “The Art of Jazz,” the exhibition highlights major jazz musicians and features mixed media collages and paintings that showcase African cultures. On display until Oct. 30, the gallery is free to enter but […]
Freshmen struggle to learn about clubs and organizations
Some of FAMU’s first-year students have been struggling to get involved in on-campus organizations and take part in various activities. Over the past few weeks student organizations at FAMU have been inviting students to their interest meetings to give them more information on what their club is about. Many organizations […]
Office of Financial Aid attempts to address issues
The Office of Financial Aid hosted a virtual town hall Wednesday, and what started out as a smooth update quickly began to fade after an uproar from students who expressed frustrations with the office. FAMU responded to students’ dissatisfaction with a Financial Aid Town Hall meeting that provided students with […]
Just another reason why I chose an HBCU
In light of a recent letter sent to Black student organizations at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, students at Florida A&M University say that they have yet another reason to add to their list of why they chose an HBCU. “It’s disappointing to know that the people from my […]
Sexual assault survivors need to be heard
Eryn Thompson, a third-year public relations major at Florida A&M, was 18 years old when she was sexually assaulted. She said she couldn’t understand why it happened to her. Thompson said she could never wrap her head around what was happening until it was too late. After the 2017 assault […]