The pandemic has cost more than just lives, jobs, and social relationships through its course. Individuals suffering from mental illness and substance abuse disorders are also facing the pressure of COVID-19. On Friday, the Undergraduate Student Success Center, in partnership with FYE Peer Mentors program, hosted a mental health workshop. […]
Author: Jahmai’ Barrow | Staff Writer
Alexys Lynn makes every product from the heart
Love is in the hair, so you need a product that is made from the heart. When Alexys Lynn makes her natural hair growth oil, she makes every product from the heart. Florida A&M University alumna Alexys Lynn is the founder and CEO of The Beauty Mark Shop. All products […]
Is TikTok influencing fashion?
It’s common knowledge that fashion definitely repeats itself. Everywhere you look, you can find someone rocking a scrunchie from the ‘80s or some low-rise jeans. Think about the time you first saw someone rocking low-rise jeans with a bralette or baggy overalls with a crew neck underneath. Was it while […]
King James doing king things
Florida A&M University and Nike Inc. have agreed upon a six-year deal that will begin July 1, 2021. The partnership between FAMU and Nike has lasted well over 20 years, but this is the first time Lakers forward LeBron James would be in the mix of things. Nike will supply […]
FAMU isn’t taking students’ mental health into consideration
As a result of the university canceling spring break, the spring semester will now end on April 23, 2021, a week earlier than scheduled. It is understandable why the university decided to cancel spring break. Taking actions to ensure a healthy and safe environment for the students, faculty, and staff […]
Nike introduces first hands-free sneaker
People take the opportunity to put their shoes on for granted daily. Nike’s newest design solution will help millions of people who have to cope with this often overlooked task. The new laceless shoe, named the Nike Go FlyEase, does not require wearers to use their hands to slip the […]
iConquer Fitness Center is an empire in the making
Gym owner and personal trainer, Parnell Williams, is no stranger to the fitness world in Tallahassee. Known for his dance workout class, Flex n Twerk, “Splack” as his clients call him, has been getting the Tallahassee’s residents in shape since 2007. As a former member of the Marching 100 and […]
How Rattlers are coping in March without a spring break
Pre-pandemic, spring break would have been just around the corner. Typically, Rattlers would have the freedom to enjoy a week full of partying, attending brunches and beaching. However, this year is different. This year, students at Florida A&M University don’t have the option of enjoying the Florida waters or practicing […]
From the hill to Killer Heels
As a dancer, they say it’s hard to shy away from your first love, and that the passion and urge to tell a story with your body never really goes away. For graduate student, Akievia Hickman, her time with Florida A&M Cheer and the Mahogany Dance Theatre was just the […]
Student Senate announces updates
Florida A&M University’sStudent Senate held their seventh session meeting Monday evening. The committee met on Zoom for the first-time post-election, to discuss committee updates, student government updates and more. Each committee chair gave an update on committee projects that aredeveloping, and committee plans for the rest of the semester. The […]