A bill is working its way through the state House of Representatives that would make indecent exposure a felony regardless of age. The amendment to Florida Statute would allow officers to make an arrest for incidents without receiving a warrant. Additionally, the proposed law covers the controversial issue of breast […]
Author: Audriana Thomas | Staff writer
Floyd shines light on self care with therapeutic candle business
When Florida A&M theater performance major Kyonna Floyd first stepped on campus, she thought her only challenge would be maintaining her GPA. She got a rude awakening when she found herself fighting anxiety and depression during her sophomore year. Her dream of an easy transition into adulthood had turned into […]
State-sponsored python hunt continues
Hunting large constricting snakes in a swamp is something you can only find in Florida. The inaugural Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl kicked off Jan. 25 and will conclude Feb. 1, leading up to the Super Bowl. The hunt is to curb the population of the rapid-reproducing Burmese python. […]
Young America’s Foundation opposes socialism
Rachel Campos-Duffy visited Florida State University Tuesday on behalf of the Young America’s Foundation to discuss defending capitalism. Campos-Duffy, a nationally known speaker, graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in international affairs. Her husband, Sean Duffy, is a politician who works with CNN. The foundation focuses on […]
The Grammys exclude hip hop
As celebrities donned their luxe couture attire to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala, all eyes were on Sean Love Combs as he took center stage with his acceptance speech. Affectionately known as “Diddy”, the legendary music mogul was presented the “2020 Industry Icon” award for his longevity in the industry and […]
Relaxed setting helps students prepare for Career Expo
FAMU held a networking mixer giving students an opportunity to mingle with recruiters in a more relaxed setting. The mixer was the last event to prep students before FAMU’s career expo. After opening remarks from President Larry Robinson and Student body president Rochard Moricette, students began to engage with recruiters. […]
Cousin of lynching victim seeks answers
In a silent room on the second story of an old slave warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama sits hundreds of jars filled with dirt and clay. Each is labeled with – if possible – a name, birth date and day of death, and contains soil from the burial sites of African […]
Screen Time: Is it worth it?
In today’s world where teens and young adults are found scrolling through Instagram on iPhone’s and tablets, or binge-watching the hottest series on Netflix or Hulu on their laptop, little thought is put into the affects of too much screen time. Research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania found that […]
Conferences every student journalist should attend
Captivating innovations are taking the field by storm, minorities are rising as stakeholders in front of and behind the camera, and a new digital world is emerging full force. In an industry driven by competitiveness, many senior journalists believe it is important to absorb all the opportunities afforded to student […]
Walker’s story inspires
April Walker is an inspiration, if ever there was one. The 39-year-old Miami native is the youngest of three siblings and has five children of her own. Walker has four boys, and one girl who range in age from 12 to 25 years old. Walker serves as a custodian with […]