Monday, April 29, 2024
Have you ever noticed that when it’s cloudy and rainy outside, you tend to feel more tired than usual? On those gloomy days, do you find yourself yearning to nap all day or simply curl up on the couch and watch TV? Many of us can relate to this situation, […]
As a first-generation college student stepping onto the campus of Florida A&M University in 2021, I was filled with a mix of excitement and determination. I quickly learned that FAMU wasn’t just a place to attend classes; it was a vibrant community where ambitious dreams transform into tangible successes. The […]
Phenomenal Tresses Hair Salon offers a summer camp that teaches girls valuable braiding skills while also learning about Black history, entrepreneurship, and culture. The owner, Florida A&M University alumna Thamar Williams, has hosted the beauty summer camp for the past three years. Phenomenal Tresses Beauty Summer Camp will host girls […]
Renee Souvenir, a Florida State University Student Government Association senator, proposed that FSU recognize April as Arab American Heritage Month (Resolution 49) during their weekly Senate meetings. The Senate meets every Wednesday monthly during the spring semester to vote on proposals and other matters submitted by its committees and constituents. […]
The Rattlers battled through adversity on Friday in a way they had not faced since the beginning of the season, rallying for an 11-9 win. Florida A&M has comfortably taken down the Alabama A&M Aggies in most contests since joining the SWAC in 2021. In the first game of the […]
The FAMU Jazz Ensemble performed a note-filled night of blues, folk, and traditional works on Thursday. Displaying the timeless embrace of jazz history, they paid homage to the legendary Adderley brothers in an unforgettable concert, recognizing the naming of the Julian “Cannonball” Adderley and Nathaniel “Nat” Adderley Music Institute. With […]
The head coaching search is officially over, and Patrick Crarey II has been announced as the 15th men’s head basketball coach. Coach Crarey II previously coached and served in the Assistance Athletic program role at St. Thomas University located in Miami Gardens, Florida. After seven seasons, Coach Crarey II will […]
A local foundation created by two FAMU students is hosting events all month long for Autism Awareness Month. Peace by Piece is an independent, non-profit organization that caters to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in minority communities. Its founders, Jae Allen and Kiera Macklin, are both fourth-year psychology majors […]
RuPaul, star and creator of the reality show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” partnered with Allstora, an independent online bookstore, to launch the Rainbow Bus Tour to distribute over 7,000 banned books nationwide. Starting March 4, the Rainbow Bus has stopped in Atlanta, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Memphis, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Tallahassee […]
In the local world of education and politics, there are few figures as influential and inspiring as Dorothy “Dot” Inman-Johnson. From her humble beginnings growing up in Birmingham, Alabama, during the civil rights movement to becoming the first Black woman to serve as mayor of Tallahassee, serving two terms, being […]