Women In Radio (WIR) launched a new membership program on Monday, which offers affiliate access to exclusive professional opportunities, one-on-one consultations, and much more. The target is for women in college to mid-level career. FAMU Alumna, Meaghan Taylor is the founder of Women In Radio, an organization for the support […]
Author: Dy’min Cannon | Staff Writer
FAMU offers flu shots but few students want them
As we welcome October, flu season is right around the corner. Although, the peak of flu season generally is between November and February, the beginning of October starts it all. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about 8 percent of Americans are affected by influenza each year. […]
Sherell succeeding on all cylinders
After graduating from Florida State University in 2015, Tallahassee native Shannon Sherell’s SS Beauty brand has grown from multiple Tallahassee locations to expanding to Atlanta. Sherell earned her degree in creative writing, with a minor in entrepreneurship and communications. Sherell’s family said she was crazy for attending cosmetology school after […]
City to continue e-scooter program for 6 months
Electric scooters will be extended for an additional six months throughout the city of Tallahassee. Initially a three-month program that started in July, it includes motorized bicycles and scooters as mobility options. With a report of more than 60,000 rides during the program’s first two months, city commissioners said they […]
DaBaby bringing his witty one-liners to Tallahassee
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, also known as DaBaby, recently left his mark with “Kirk,” cementing his style of witty one-liners and exploring his transition to fame as he deals with the loss of his father. The 13-track sophomore album sits at an impressive 35 minutes allowing for easy and quick listening. […]
Housing step show brings the IMPACT
Florida A&M University Housing hosted its 27th Annual Homecoming Housing Step Show. The step show took place at the Al Lawson Center on Monday at 7 p.m. This event is made up of residents who do not have any collegiate stepping experience. The hosts, Kimani Jackson, Morgan Pinnock, MyQueal Lewis, […]
BSU president Edwards a trailblazer
Wendyvette Edwards, a senior at Florida State University, hails from Pahokee, a small urban town in Palm Beach County mainly populated by African Americans. Edwards yearns to be an educator so she can help the next generation of young adults rise to the occasion. Edwards believes breaking the generational curse […]
FAMU paints with a twist at their cupcakes and canvas event
Rattlers, both past and present, painted with a twist as they celebrated Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s annual homecoming and 132nd birthday. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday students showed off their inner Picasso through painting rattler styled cupcakes. They incorporated their own unique decorations while the instructor […]
The home away from home for alumni
Homecoming is a highlight on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus. FAMU has molded us into a “famuly” and brings us together every year. Alumni coming back in town to share their tips and experience with us is very important. Many alumni have worked in different fields such as business, […]
From thugs to moguls
It’s fascinating how a genre of music can help transform drug dealers and gang members to international stars and businessmen. From its inception, hip-hop was a medium of self expression for young Black artists through rapping, dancing, and djing. It became an art form inspired by jazz, blues and other […]