Saturday, April 27, 2024
Dark clouds seemingly gathered on Florida A&M University’s horizon after the sudden announcement earlier this month regarding the cancellation of spring break. The unexpected news from the administration left many students questioning if classes will be entirely in-person next semester. In the midst of the controversy, FAMU held a town hall at 6 […]
Spelman alumna, author, educator and CEO of HBCU Prep School, Claudia Walker, decided to bring together her love for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and educational knowledge to create “The ABCs of HBCUs.” This book is one of the first all-inclusive ABC books that is dedicated to HBCUs and […]
The correlation of listening to music and how it affects your mental health/mood is very close. While discussing specific genres and tempos, it is visible that these are important elements that can affect a person’s mood. Music can be used to make a person feel happy, sad or energetic. While […]
If you ever visit a college campus you will notice the plethora of Apple products from laptops, iPads, iPhones and more. Students love Apple products simply due to Apple’s forceful marketing to students and its heavy presence in numerous schools. Having an Apple store — somewhere to take your device […]
Now that we are in the fall season, many people have changed decorations to fit the halloween and holiday theme. Jalen Clements, a junior graphic design major at FAMU, has his own interior design business and is always read to make suggestions. Clements started his business, DryInterior, in March of […]
City commissioners unanimously approved a motion to audit the Tallahassee Police Department’s use of force policy during Wednesday’s meeting. Also known as “General Order 60,” it was not expected to face opposition from the mayor or commissioners. The audit would include a review of TPD’s use of force policy and […]
October is the month selected to honor those who battled, conquered or lost their lives to breast cancer. Relay For Life is a nonprofit organization that aims to raise awareness and funds for cancer research. Worldwide, people host relay for life events on behalf of the American Cancer Society. “Our […]
FAMU has continued to provide coronavirus testing resources for students, faculty, staff and the Tallahassee community. The Bragg Stadium testing site has been operating since April 25, testing more than 50,000 people to date. Now FAMU is taking the initiative to go beyond that; the university has partnered with Thermo […]
For many, Instagram is a staple social media platform. It’s nearly essential for any business or organization; and with COVID-19 minimizing many events to Instagram Live, you can guarantee this app isn’t going anywhere any time soon. However, recent updates to the app have users a little less than satisfied. […]
This election, voters in the state of Florida will be deciding on Amendment 2. This amendment will decide if the minimum wage in Florida should be raised to $15 per hour. The vote for Amendment 2 should be a unanimous “yes,” from all voters. Currently, the minimum wage is $8.56. […]