Author: Branielle Edmonds | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Smith blessed with a magic touch

Felicia Vanqueta Smith is proof that the race does not always go to the swiftest, as she pursues her dream to own a hair salon, Four-Sixteen. Smith, 47, has made her name as a minister and a strong activist for spiritual and mental health. Just over two decades ago, she […]

News

Green-Powell tackles a new challenge

Patricia Green-Powell says her tenure has been a rewarding and inspiring journey marked by groundbreaking educational achievements. “I am pleased to lead the only state supported HBCU uniquely positioned to carry out a legislative mandate that entrusts us with educating minorities about marijuana for medical use and the impact of […]

Lifestyles

Alumna’s hobby is now her business

FAMU alumna and artist Victoria Sharpe is proof that a hobby can be turned into a business. The self-taught artist began practicing her painting skills in August 2019. At first, Sharpe did not plan on selling or showcasing her artwork until people started collecting her art and Sharpe was inspired […]

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Lawmakers again poised to address ‘campus carry’

For the third straight yearFlorida state Reps.Anthony Sabatini and Mike Hill have submitted a proposal for the same widely scrutinized bill,  HB 6001, better known as “campus carry.” His original stance in a Tweet posted in 2018, “The arbitrary restriction against CWP [concealed weapons permit] holders carrying on college campuses […]

Opinions

Is it really safe to go back in a classroom?

On Wednesday, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released the remote learning schedule for the Spring semester. While the country is in the midst of its worst pandemic in history, he has announced that face-to-face instruction will begin on Jan. 19. “In an effort to safeguard the health of our […]

Opinions

Review: Pho 7 rates a 10

Pho 7 is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on West Pensacola Street. It is a great spot for college students to explore a new cuisine. It is about a three-minute walk from the University Village Shopping Center. The environment is welcoming and cozy. The interior of the restaurant is quaint, but the […]