Sunday, May 19, 2024
Tallahassee has endured its fair share of violence during recent protests and tragic killings in Leon County. After much consideration Leon County commissions have implemented a mandatory curfew that took effect Wednesday. It goes from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and it will last until Tuesday morning September 8. The […]
Stereotypes are an ever-present detriment to any community. Pre-judgments applied to already marginalized groups are backward strides in progression. The stone often left unturned is the way that stereotypes, specifically positive ones, often backfire in ways some people may not think about. Think about what comes to mind when you […]
Lillian Calix, a fourth-year general health science major at Florida A&M University, turned an unexpected situation into a successful outcome. Calix, 21 and a native of Riviera Beach, was born on June 8, 1999, and is the eldest of two siblings. Growing up Calix says her household was raised to […]
FAMU has taken a new approach to campus amenities based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggestions. The CDC is a federal agency that serves as a national public health institute. On the agency’s website, cdc.gov, it suggests the lowest risk of spreading COVID-19 involves restaurants limiting public […]
The motivation to keep going runs deep through Christelle Haygood as she promotes body positivity through her fitness journey. Haygood has enjoyed an impressive first three years at FAMU and it has placed her on a platform of a student leader. She was elected as Miss Freshman Attendant during the […]
The social equity certification program, presented by Cannavation Analytics LLC, gives HBCU students the opportunity to gain extra equity points on their employment application at a partnering dispensary. The last session of the program was held Aug. 24. However, it may not be too late to participate. Companies like Cresco Labs, […]
The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, Aug. 24, centered on the theme “Land of Promise” following the formal nomination of President Trump in Charlotte, N.C. Throughout the four-day convention prominent Republican leaders as well as President Trump’s family, supporters and advocates shared testimonials, efforts and facts that highlighted the […]
In the midst of a pandemic, Big Easy Snowballs still makes time to do more than the bare minimum to protect their customers and staff. When it comes to CDC guidelines, Tommy Denis, who owns the establishment along with his wife, works hard to avoid unnecessary health risks for those […]
As we all know, theMid-Eastern Athletic Conference has suspended fall sports, including football. To many students at FAMU, this means they won’t be able to enjoy homecoming. But to Eddie Tillman III, this means his college football career is still on pause after his recent recovery. “I was extremely prepared […]
More than 11,000 new coronavirus cases among children in Florida have been confirmed over the past 22 days as classes resume across the state. A pediatric report released by the Florida Department of Health on Aug. 31 showed that there were 51,054 cases of the novel virus in state residents […]