Author: Kyle Footman | Staff Writer

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Blueprint’s $20M for FSU draws backlash

The Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency voted Monday to allocate $20 million to Florida State University for repairs to Doak Campbell Stadium. This came one year after the agency – made up of city and county commissioners — approved $10 million to repair Florida A&M’s Bragg Memorial Stadium. In July, FAMU requested […]

Lifestyles

Four fall dates you have to try

As the weather begins to chill and we enter the third quarter of the year, fall is finally here. A new slew of activities have become available. So, to fulfill the excitement of the autumn season, here is a list of fall dates to try in Tallahassee. Pumpkin patch During […]

Lifestyles

‘The UpGrade’ to debut soon

Students at Florida A&M University want to strive for what’s next in their career path. But they also want to leave a legacy behind on campus that impacts future generations. This is exactly what Robert Tucker II, a third-year journalism major at FAMU, had in mind when he started a […]

Opinions

‘Missing white woman syndrome’ on display

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, the Teton County Coroner’s Office determined Gabrielle “Gabby” Petito’s death was a homicide. Petito, declared a missing person on Sept. 11, received immense media coverage. However, this case revealed the lack of media coverage for missing women of color compared to white women. In June, Petito, […]

Lifestyles

Home game makes students feel at home again

Students have finally returned to campus after learning from home without the social aspect of school, but campus life appears to be less lively than in previous years. Without events like Set Friday and pep rallies, how are students expected to embody school spirit? Then the Rattlers played their first […]

Lifestyles

Are some FAMU alumni overly involved?

Florida A&M University has a strong and vibrant alumni base that continuously supports its alma mater. But when does support and involvement go too far? At FAMU, the standard set within the FAMULY can put pressure on current students pursuing their degrees on the Hill. Tariq Atkins, who graduated in […]

Opinions

Procrastinating can get in the way of success

Antoinette Mason, a third-year psychology major at Florida A&M University, says procrastinating has set her back and caused her to doubt herself as she pursues her degree. “Fearing being rejected and expect perfection at an all-time high,” Mason said.  “Also, wasting my virtue on social media is a huge delay […]

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Judge Baker-Carper changing courtroom culture

Leon County Circuit Court Judge Tiffany M. Baker-Carper promises to always treat people with dignity and respect. Born and raised in Quincy, Baker-Carper initially wanted to be a doctor. She graduated from the University of Miami, earning degrees in finance and chemistry. After graduating, she developed an interest in criminal […]