Florida StateUniversity’s women’s soccer team captured the NCAA national championship in 2018, Florida A&M’s women’s cross-country team also has enjoyed howling success, winning 10 consecutive conference championships from 2009 to 2018. Chances are you weren’t aware of these accomplishments because there is little to no media coverage for women’s sports. […]
Author: Oshia Myers | Staff writer
FAMU College of Law moves to online only this fall
Dean Deidré Keller of Florida A&M University’s College of Law announced recently that all classes will be taught online for the fall semester. Many students are asking if this is the best choice for them considering how difficult aw school can be. The surging COVID-19 pandemic has changed how many […]
Students fear for their safety at work
School is just one of the many stressors in students’ lives right now. Once you add the COVID pandemic and part-time jobs, that can bring on even more stress and anxiety. According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, about 70 percent of all undergrad students work at […]
Bryant aims to retain Seat 1 on City Commission
Elaine Bryant has represented Seat 1 on the Tallahassee City Commission for more than 18 months, but she has yet to be elected to the position. She hopes to change that in the coming months. Bryant was appointed to the position in December 2018, replacing Scott Maddox who was removed […]
Studies show that students struggle with online courses
On June 4, Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees approved the university’s reopening plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The plan calls for in-person instruction and online instruction. However, students reacted to their new schedules, saying that the majority of their classes are being taught online. Many have said that they […]
Every student is an entrepreneur in this college
Imagine being an entrepreneur in college. You must learn how to juggle the duties of being a student, business owner and make time for yourself. Florida State University alumna Madison Franz did all of this with her company DormBaskets, which is designed to primarily assist the parents of college students. They […]
Sports at HBCUs get a major boost
Makur Maker, a 5-star basketball recruit, made history last week when he announced that he was going to further his career playing for the Bison at Howard University. In so doing, he passed up offers from powerhouse programs such as UCLA, Kentucky and Memphis. Maker became the first 5-star prep […]
FAMU adds to name of pharmacy program
Even amid a global pandemic, the Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences has continued to brand itself for the future. It has been a little over a month since the FAMU Board of Trustees decided to recognize the impact of the college’s Institute of Public Health,approving a […]
COVID can’t stop her hustle
As we all know, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on everyone and everyday life. But one local entrepreneur isn’t letting COVID-19 negatively impact her businesses. As the owner of three businesses — S.S. Beauty Bar, S.S. Beauty Spa and a beauty supply store — Shannon Sherrell properly prepared […]
Will COVID-19 hijack college football?
With the 2020 college football season quickly approaching, the Rattlers at Florida A&M University Rattlers have made their way back to Bragg Memorial Stadium for workouts. The National Collegiate Athletic Association allowed schools to begin voluntary practices starting June 1. Due to the coronavirus, college sports have been discontinued for […]