Natalie Nickchen, a 19-year-old FSU sophomore. was hit by a car and later died while crossing West Tennessee Street in broad daylight on Jan. 30. Ivey Green has been issued a traffic citation and Tallahassee police say the fatal accident remains under investigation. Police say that Nickchen had the right-of […]
Author: Maeve Francois | Staff writer
Do Ebola jokes in the past justify coronavirus jokes now?
In recent weeks the globe has been struck by the coronavirus, a viral infection originated in Wuhan, China in a meat selling farmers market. Since hyper media coverage of this virus has surfaced around the world the reaction from citizens has been harmful and ignorant to those of Asian descent. […]
High textbook prices prompt FAMU students to buy books elsewhere
“My freshman year, I spent $700 on textbooks at the [FAMU] bookstore,” a student, who asked that their name not be used, said. “Since then, I haven’t purchased a textbook. I’ll either rent them or find them online somewhere.” Textbook affordability has long been an issue for students. Jalen Williams, […]
Google pays tribute to Black influence on American culture
Google kicked off Black History Month with a bang this year by releasing a commercial highlighting several Black leaders, athletes, entertainers, movements and events. The idea behind the video was to essentially share the most searched moments and people using the Google search engine. The video was received exceptionally well […]
CEDAR empowers me and other students with disabilities
The Center for Disability Access and Resources (CEDAR) is positioned to aid students with learning, psychological and physical disabilities. CEDAR is a resource center to provide support-programs and reasonable accommodations to students who seek help to broaden their skills and to gain personal, academic and professional development. There are currently […]
Column: Assessing FAMU’s haul on Signing Day
The first Wednesday of February is like Christmas Day for collegiate football programs and high school student-athletes. It is National Signing Day. The national letter of intent is what the athletes sign to seal their commitment to their respective college or university. Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons has done […]
Review: MadSo, so average
If you are looking to spend between $8-$30 of your hard-earned money on an average meal, Madison Social should be the first point of interest on your list. Madison Social, affectionately known as “MadSo,” sits at 705 South Woodward Ave., or as they put it, “in the shadows of Doak […]
Hart’s gallery partners with the community
Dr. Celeste Hart has practiced endocrinology in the building where her father, Dr. Alexander D. Brickler, joined her grandfather, Dr. Russell L. Anderson, in a primary care practice in 1957. The Anderson Brickler Gallery is named after those two renowned physicians. The gallery is located on the first floor of […]
Hair Homicide: FAMU student’s ‘killer’ business
It’s not uncommon for college students to have a “side hustle.” Whether it’s doing hair, tutoring, cooking, or even offering rides off-campus, students are able to showcase their talents while making money and managing their schoolwork. Safiya Brown, 19, is part of the side hustle community. She is the creator […]
No FAMU students, faculty in China
Florida A&M University sent a campus-wide email on Jan. 31 suspending all university-related travel to China. With the email, students and faculty were able to learn more about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), get answers to frequently asked questions, risks and treatments. The respiratory disease is spread person-to-person, showing similar symptoms […]