Author: Sierra Lyons | Opinions editor

Opinions

PETA’s ad downplays Kaepernick’s message

With the 54th Super Bowl taking place this past Sunday, nearly everyone looks forward to seeing what humorous and powerful messages will be sent during commercial breaks from companies who get the chance to advertise during one of the most-watched, televised events in the US. Marketing and creative teams for […]

News

Dozens of FAMU students attend education conference

ORLANDO – The Student Florida Education Association (SFEA) Leadership and Professional Learning Conference took place this past weekend in Orlando. The conference kicked off Friday night at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate with a warm welcome from the Florida Education Association State President, Fedrick Ingram, who has served as […]

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Florida House may take up ‘campus carry’ bill

House Bill 6001, better known as “campus carry,” would allow firearms and handguns on college campuses if approved by the Florida Legislature. The bill was introduced by state Rep. Anthony Sabatini and co-sponsored by Reps. Mike Hill and Stan McClain. The bill comes at a time where mass shootings and […]

Sports

Will top recruits at HBCUs become the new norm?

Kansas State University quarterback John Holcombe announced his transfer to Florida A&M University on his Twitter page January 13 writing “New school, New number. 2020 the rebirth. #FAMULY”. Holcombe weighing in at 6’4, 249 lbs, was nowhere near being established at the starting quarterback at Kansas State for the 2019-2020 […]

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Companies stepping down from Step Up For Students

Donors are pulling support from Florida’s private school voucher program, Step Up For Students, following an investigation by the Orlando Sentinel into discriminatory policies held by Florida’s private Christian schools against LGBTQ students, employees, and families. Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank pulled support for the program. Wyndham Destinations, an […]

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Black lawmakers want answers for Jamee Johnson’s family

The parents of former Florida A&M student Jamee Johnson came to the state Capitol Thursday seeking help from black lawmakers. Johnson was killed by a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office deputy on Dec. 14th during what authorities say was an altercation after a traffic stop. During a Thursday press conference, Johnson’s parents […]

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Lynn now serves as student body vice president

Alberta Granger attended Florida A&M University in the early 1970s and pledged as an Alpha Kappa Alpha. At age 21, she was married and had a daughter while attending school. Granger later became a state employee, but she also owned and managed a daycare for 30 years. She’s currently retired […]

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Shoppers sorry to see Lucky’s Market closing

Lucky’s Market on West Tennessee Street is closing its doors on Feb. 12, as well as most of its other Florida stores. Only one out of 21 stores in Florida will remain open. Some Tallahassee residents are disappointed that the organic grocery store is closing after four years. “The reason […]

Lifestyles

From cancer to concert choir president

Cancer may stop others, but it did not stop the singing survivor Darien Bolden from living his life. Bolden, a junior majoring in music education, is now the president of the concert choir and directing them into their performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 6. Born […]