Everyone knows that anticipation of huge sales, major discounts and full online carts during black Friday and cyber Monday. With companies like Pretty Little Things, Fashion Nova, Nasty Gal and Shein having discounts up to 99% off, small business could be at risk. Fashion Nova, one of the leading sellers […]
Author: Heaven Jones | Staff writer
How to get the most out of your day
If your year has gone anything like mine, you might currently find yourself free falling down a bottomless pit of college burnout — no end in sight, just plummeting through a tunnel of indifference and lack of motivation with a lingering sense of urgency to complete your eight overdue assignments. […]
It’s OK to move past your hometown
Whether it’s a holiday or a three-day weekend, many college students look forward to traveling home from their college town. Being in your hometown for the holiday season means spending time with your family, getting lunch with your high school friends or visiting a memorable location. However, I have come […]
Why won’t the Black community talk about rappers killing rappers?
The hip-hop industry has witnessed a tremendous spike in violence over the past year. The Black community has lost too many talented individuals due to gun violence. The death of the influential rapper, activist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle devastated many people when news began to spread of his death. I […]
Students not convinced it’s safe to return to campus
Florida A&M University reinstated its curfew and canceled some sports for the spring due to the rise of COVID-19 cases in the community. Classes are still set to take place in person despite the increase of positive cases on campus, and some students don’t think it’s safe just yet. Hyflex […]
Keep colleges closed next semester
While many colleges plan to reopen their campuses and function like normal (or very close to it), that may not be the best decision for their staff and students. During this holiday season many are anticipating spending time with their loved ones as a positive way to close off a […]
Students question the safety of Tallahassee after recent sex trafficking arrests
Home to tens of thousands of college students, Tallahassee is no longer the safe haven, small town many thought it was. According to a study using FBI crime statistics, Tallahassee was ranked 126 out of 134 cities making it one of the least safe cities to live in Florida. To […]
The election is over, but the anxiety persists
The months and days spent leading up to the Nov. 3 election was nothing short of chaos. With so much riding on cleaning up the mess of the past four years, whether it be severed relationships with allies in other countries, the financial stability and support of our country and […]
The reality of being a college student who can’t travel home for the holidays
Laughter ringing loud in your ears while the aroma of all your favorite comfort foods fills the air is one of the many reasons why the holidays are the best times of the year. For college students who can’t travel home for the holidays, it could seem like the loneliest and […]
Jordan Spells spells success
Jordan Spells is a junior history education major at Florida A&M University. He is also the owner of The Spells Company. The Spells Company is a business that offers many services including creating websites, logos, flyers and T-shirts for clients. Spells believes that owning this business allows him to tap […]