The early 2000s’ hit television show, “Making the Band,” is scheduled to return to MTV in late 2020. Sean Diddy Combs, also known as P Diddy, said he saw the importance of the show and the impact it had on viewers worldwide, and decided to bring it back. Now, for […]
Author: Sidney Fleeks | Staff writer
Local business is authorized Apple service provider
It appears there is a solution to the lack of an efficient Apple repair stores in Tallahassee. After enduring let-downs from stores like Best Buy, ubreakifix or iDope for Apple repairs, a previously unknown entity has emerged. Located at 1306 Thomasville Road, FloridaPro Computing says it is the solution. FloridaPro […]
World AIDS Day recognized with candlelight vigil at Florida A&M University
On Monday evening, Florida A&M students and the Tallahassee community gathered at the university’s Eternal Flame to remember the plethora of lives lost to the AIDS epidemic. World Aids Day is celebrated on December 1st every year to unite people from all over the world in raising awareness to HIV/AIDS. […]
Students at FAMU are unhappy with dining options on campus
Many students on Florida A&M University’s campus are dissatisfied with the menu options on campus. Students find that the food provided is not diverse or representative of different diets. They want to see a change in the food that is served on campus. There is diversity here at FAMU, and […]
Debunking the spirit of alumni donations
It is no secret that love for Florida A&M University runs deep through students, faculty, and outsiders alike. Either as a fan of the often duplicated but never replicated Marching 100, an affiliate of one of the many campus organizations, or as an avid student, the lifetime connections made while […]
As a Black girl
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 […]
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 […]