Malcolm X once said: “The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman, the most unprotected person in America is the Black woman, the most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” As a Black girl, I’m only 20 years old and have learned so many rules and […]
Author: Lakeecia Russell |Staff writer
End of course evaluations draw criticism
At the end of each term, students and faculty take time to reflect on the semester that is coming to a close. While Florida A&M University collects course evaluations, many students do not see the purpose in participating. While these assessments allow students to share their perspective on how the […]
FAMU students care about issues, but not the candidates
The 2020 primaries are slowly creeping up on us as the presidential election inches closer and closer. Candidates have been traveling from state to state hosting meet and greets, rallies, visiting college campuses and making their rounds on social media in this evolving digital era. Florida A&M University students seem […]
Disney Plus battles Netflix for top streaming service
Disney Plus has officially launched. Millions of subscribers have signed on to the app, which offers nearly every classic Disney movie ever made. Disney Plus is designed to stream Pixar adventures, Marvel sagas, Star Wars and more iconic collections. “I decided to sign up for the 7-day free trial,” freshman […]
The evolution of wigs
Wigs have become the holy grail of the 21st century. There was a time when as a little girl you thought that wigs were for “old people.” Nobody wanted to be seen in a wig. Now, everyone wants a wig. Wigs used to be something for celebrities, older people, and […]
Sexual assault takes center stage at Speak Out
After the Speak Out event on Tuesday night, Florida A&M students who attended were left to think about the traumatic effects that sexual trafficking and sexual assault can have on a person. This event was held in order to raise awareness about sex trafficking and sexual assault, and the event […]
Annual parking-ticket amnesty program underway
Florida A&M University’s Adopt-A-Family Amnesty Program is back for another holiday season to aid local families in need — and students. The Department of Campus Safety & Security and the Office of Parking & Transportation have teamed up to present a parking ticket amnesty program designed for FAMU students, faculty, […]
Job scams target FAMU students
Students at Florida A&M University have been receiving job opportunities through their FAMU email account. The email comes through from a FAMU affiliated email allowing it to bypass the university’s cyber security measures. The offers of high pay and immediate hire draws students into the promises of being a secret […]
BOT approves funding to complete over-budget construction projects
A Florida A&M University Board of Trustees committee approved two bids on Wednesday for additional funding to complete a 700-bed residence hall and an amphitheater. The call for $1.7 million to finish construction on an amphitheater and a total of $7 million to finish a four-story residence hall with a […]
J-School Journals return to Lee Hall Friday
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will present J-School Journals, a biannual documentary series, at 6 p.m. Friday in Lee Hall Auditorium. The screenings will lay bare issues within the legal system and overall societal issues in the Tallahassee and surrounding community. In addition to the debut […]