From your favorite talk show host, to your neighborhood Karen, it seems as if nobody is safe from the unforgiving consequences of “cancel culture.” Summer 2020 was ruthless to countless celebrities who were thriving in their careers just weeks before their cancellation. Stars such as Doja Cat and Tory Lanez […]
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Disney still sets the standard
ORLANDO — Disney World is what every theme park should strive to be. It is the superior theme park, bar none. I believe Disney has the most popular entertainment parks in the state of Florida, maybe even the world. It is, after all, an international company. Between Magic Kingdom, Animal […]
Disney sweetheart to Emmy winner, Zendaya makes history
Zendaya shook it up on Sunday evening at the 72nd Emmy Awards by creating groundbreaking history as the youngest nominee and the second Black woman ever to win the golden statuette for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. The 24-year-old actress’ historic Emmy win beat distinguished actresses, including Jennifer […]
Electoral Commission thwarts freshmen candidates
Florida A&M University’s Student Senate held its weekly Zoom meeting on Monday where senators heard concerns by freshmen regarding the upcoming fall elections. Two freshmen candidates for senator said the Electoral Commission prevented them from having their names on FAMU’s election ballot. Student Senate hopefuls Ariel Burks and YuKwon Toney […]
FAMU students express concerns about underrepresentation in Tallahassee apartments
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students are experiencing feelings of underrepresentation in apartment complexes around the city of Tallahassee. Whether it’s the décor or the name of the complex many students have expressed that complexes appeal to Florida State University students and make it a priority to accommodate them. “I […]
Gentrification changes historically Black Frenchtown
The process of improving a building or an area with the intent of moving low-income people out — in hopes that middle-class citizens will move in — is called gentrification. And make no mistake, gentrification is happening in Frenchtown, where a mostly Black district is being impacted the most. Frenchtown […]
Seminoles stumble in opener, fall 16-13
FSU couldn’t hold on to a 10-0 halftime lead against Georgia Tech. TV 20’s Maya Ellison has more on the story. For more visit SJGCMedia.com
Student-teacher internships dry up
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to affect the education system on every level. Social distancing protocols in Leon County Schools have not only hindered students but they have stymied FAMU students in the College of Education who are eager to do a student-teacher internship. One of the graduation requirements for […]
FAMU DRS moves to online instruction as COVID cases spike
Florida A&M University’s Developmental Research School (FAMU DRS) has moved to remote instruction effective immediately. Parents were notified via email Sunday night by Micheal D. Johnson, superintendent of FAMU DRS, that the school would be closed until Oct. 9 “FAMU DRS administration has learned of additional positive COVID-19 case(s) on […]
New college grads face crash in job market
New college graduates are entering the worst job market in over a decade with more competition than ever before. Not only are they facing more competition, but they can also expect lower starting salaries due to coronavirus. Because of this discouraging factor, many graduating students are restrategizing their path to […]