Author: Maeve Francois | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Met Gala 2021: Was it worth the wait?

A night of fashion do’s and don’ts is the new trending topic all over the media. The 2021 Met Gala gathered our favorite celebrities to celebrate a night of looks, fashion and fundraising. The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event to benefit New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume […]

News

Court challenge to mask mandate continues

In the aftermath  of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order banning mask mandates for young children in school, school districts across the state have defied the governor. Now the challenge is set to be heard in court — again. Executive order 21-175 describes schools that do not require students to […]

Lifestyles

Essential Theatre returning to in-person shows

Florida A&M University’s Essential Theatre announced that it is back with live theatrical performances for the 2021-2022 season. Since COVID-19 hit during March 2019 and everything went virtual, the Essential Theatre hasn’t had a live performance. According to FAMU.edu, In 1913, Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Knight” was the first play to be […]

News

Polkinghorne Village restrooms now unisex

FAMU’s Polkinghorne Village residence hall has changed its restrooms so that they appeal to all genders. The LGBT+ community is the most prominent group in favor of unisex restrooms, which makes them more welcoming to everyone. Restrooms in general are often considered a personal space to be treated with the […]

Opinions

Review: Table 23 worth the cost

If you are looking for a fancy but not so formal restaurant, check out Table 23. Its welcoming and relaxed setting makes you feel at home, all while eating great food. Located at the corner of Sixth Avenue and Thomasville Road in Midtown, it sits under massive live oak trees […]

Sports

Woods wants to help the Rattlers strike

Shonary Woods is about to enter his “Kobe year” (24 years old). And he would like nothing more than to have a little Kobe Bryant-like magic on the court this season. Woods, a native of St. Maarten, is now senior at Florida A&M University. He is set to graduate in […]