Sunday, April 28, 2024
Could Black representation possibly be racist? This question has been floating through the discourse surrounding a recent scandal involving a black owned business and a 30-second Target commercial. The answer is a resounding no. The Honey Pot Company, a black-owned plant based feminine hygiene brand, has found itself in the midst of […]
Sunday’s probate for Florida A&M’s Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi included a once-in-a-lifetime romantic moment. Thai Nguyen, one of the chapter’s 35 new members, dedicated this celebratory moment to Nidia Alvarez. During the latter stages of the probate, as new members demasked themselves for their public reveal, Nguyen […]
Stars lit up the planetarium as nearly a full house of astronomy lovers and curious minds explored the galaxy on Saturday. The Tallahassee Astronomical Society hosted its monthly planetarium show “March Skies over Tallahassee” at the Challenger Learning Center. The event focused on prominent constellations, planet positions and stars in […]
The Grove Museum invited the community out Saturday to help celebrate the third anniversary of the history-filled building’s existence. The Grove Museum had its grand opening on March 11, 2017. On what has been deemed Grove Day for this historical building, the land on which it sits is filled with […]
Many students in FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication were stunned by the sudden announcement Friday that SJGC’s dean, Michelle Ferrier, had been replaced by Associate Professor Bettye Grable, who will serve as acting dean. Students and alumni did not take this news lightly. “It really just makes me […]
As the semester slowly winds down, the university gears up to beckon a fresh batch of Rattlers upon the Hill. There is an inexplicable wave of emotion that will be felt even in the deepest nooks and crannies of the university. The warm, congenial presence of upperclassmen extol the excellence […]
The original Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosted a throwback dance class Tuesday in collaboration with SplackFitness called 1-2 Step Class. The dance class was themed around the popular throwback song “1-2 Step,”by Ciara. Students who were interested in attending had to RSVP through an Eventbrite link. […]
In recent years the body positivity trend has become increasingly popular and many people are becoming more confident in their different shapes and sizes. While there are differences in what the term “body positive” means, most can agree that it is important to maintain good heart health while being confident […]
Despite her small stature, senior business administration student Alisha Greene has big plans for the fashion industry. “Fashion describes who you are as an individual …Clothes define who you are because it allows people to be able to express themselves in a way that they can’t describe in words,” she […]
While the vast majority of the American public believe the words “Mardi Gras” are synonymous with “wildest party of the year,” that unfortunately is not the case. Contrary to popular belief, Mardi Gras did not begin in New Orleans, and its origins trace back to medieval Europe, passing through Rome […]