Author: Diamond Postell | Staff Writer

Opinions

This Thanksgiving will be one to remember

The aroma of turkey, macaroni, collard greens, candied yams, and apple pies fills the atmosphere as families gather to give thanks. A favorite holiday for many students is a week away: Thanksgiving! A major difference in this Thanksgiving will be the conversations flowing at the table. There will be a […]

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FAMU grad Shevrin Jones raises the bar in Florida

This election has seen multiple historical “firsts” and a record number of influential wins. Kamala Harris will become the first female vice president of the United States under the presidency of Joe Biden. But the successes do not stop there. A record number of LGBTQ candidates scored victories that made […]

Lifestyles

Reid’s hard work is rewarded

Larry Reid III is proof positive that you can land a job that you love. Reid, a Florida A&M University alumnus, had a long road to get to his dream job of being a project manager for the local cannabis company Trulieve. At first, the Pensacola native gained an internship […]

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Student Senate confirms Chief Diversity Officer on second attempt

Florida A&M University’s Student Senate filled multiple positions during its weekly Zoom meeting Monday evening. The senate confirmed appointees for Deputy Attorney General, Deputy Secretary of Athletic Affairs, Chief Diversity Officer and School of Law Associate Justice. The candidates included Tareq Salley, Nikyya Smith, Jaelyn Guyton and Edward Lavant, respectively. […]

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Stand your ground … unless you’re Black

Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to expand the already controversial “Stand Your Ground” statutes in Florida. This new legislation could suppress Black voices and disproportionately affect the livelihood of African Americans in Florida. DeSantis’ proposal for an expansion of what critics call the “shoot first” laws comes as response to several […]

Lifestyles

Five activities to do before the end of fall

The pandemic definitely put a halt to many activities this year. Modifications to everyday activities have been made, and people are learning to be creative in hopes of finding gaiety in such dark times. We are officially in fall, with the holiday season just around the corner. Although the pandemic […]

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On-campus curfew returns

Officials at Florida A&M University have instituted another curfew for all students living on campus. This comes after COVID-19 cases have increased nationally and locally in Tallahassee. A statement was released Friday by FAMU Dean of Students Bomani Spell stating the reasons for the curfew going back into effect. He […]