In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless individuals picked up hobbies in quarantine, thought of new ways to communicate, spread joy, news, create businesses, and more. DaCari Taylor, a junior physical therapy student at Florida A&M from Tallahassee, created a podcast geared toward prominent voices in his hometown. Many […]
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Students voice disappointment following cancellation of football
Florida A&M University’s athletic department earlier this month announced that there will be no football season along with volleyball and women’s cross country. Football season is normally a fall sport, but due to COVID-19 the season was delayed by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference and rescheduled for the spring semester. FAMU […]
If 2020 wasn’t your year, it’s okay
2020 has been one of the most unpredicted years we’ve experienced. From dealing with COVID-19, racial and social injustice, and deciding the future of democracy for the country, there is no wonder several people didn’t have much of a choice than to fall into a state of uncertainty and, in […]
With Williams, the beat goes on
There’s no doubt that the music industry has a never-ending supply of up and coming musicians including rappers, producers, and engineers ready to dive headfirst into the industry. However, not all of these musicians understand the task at hand and they may lack guidance from industry-minded people. That’s just what […]
November 22: E-edition
CSSAH connects with alumni base
Valencia Matthews, dean of the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities (CSSAH), hosted an event Saturday via Zoom called “Dialoging with the dean: alumni edition.” Matthews and her administrative staff discussed the latest updates regarding COVID-19, alumni engagement and program development. Matthews used the start of the meeting to discuss the […]
Dixon’s brand is helping others with their brand
Zaria Dixon didn’t waste any time creating a brand of her own. “I want to help people bring their brands to life,”Dixonsaid. “Helping them do so will help me to bring mine to life as well. We water one another and grow from there.” Dixon organized Legacy Creative Studio for […]
Demand for concealed carry permits surges in Florida
The demand for concealed carry applications in Florida is at an all-time high, according to the Department of Agriculture, the agency that issues permits. Due to the increase in demand, the state is backed up with applications from months ago. The Florida Department of Agriculture says it has doubled the […]
Are the Obamas still on the same page?
If you’ve ever paid attention to President Barack Obama, you’ve likely seen his wife Michelle and his kids alongside him. For the past several years, Barack and Michelle have supported former Vice President Biden during his bid to become president. However, toward the end of the election, Barack seemed to […]
Band fraternity returns a decade later
The Delta Iota chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi crept back on “the Hill” after a decade of silence. In a visual of precision and poise, 18 FAMU band students in blue and whiterevealed their identities on Instagram disclosing the return of Delta Iota. With thundering praise, Rattlers and other band […]