Former FAMU women's basketball coach LeDawn Gibson is named in a recent lawsuit. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan Five former FAMU women's basketball players have filed a lawsuit claiming they were discriminated against because of two of the players’ sexual orientation, according to court records. The five women — Kennedy […]
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Let the rivalry games begin
Rattlers celebrate a win during Friday's game against Bethune-Cookeman Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN The Florida A&M Rattlers baseball team suited up to play their rival the Bethune Cookman Wildcats in a 3-game series taking place at Moore-Kittles Field. This game was a must see and it ended with […]
Lil Nas X suddenly a phenomenon
20-year-old rapper Lil Nas X Photo Courtesy of billboard.com. Lil Nas X’s new single “Old Town Road” has quickly turned into a hit record. Around this time last year, the 20-year-old rapper dropped out of college hoping that his music career would save him from having to go back to school. […]
FSU’s Symphonic Band gives final performance of semester
Music filled Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Tuesday. Photo Submitted by FSUtrumpetstudio. Ruby Diamond Concert Hall came to life Tuesday night during the Symphonic Band’s annual semester concert. The performances included “Wine-Dark Sea,” a three-movement symphony by John Mackey who based the composition the extraordinary tale of the Odyssey […]
Limiting exposure to sun can prevent skin cancer
Skin cancer includes basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma. New cases of Melanoma cancers are expected to increase in 2019. Photo Courtesy of Spectrumhealth.org Hot temperatures are on the way and it’s time for precautionary treatments involving skin and sun-care. Sunlight exposure can be quite common for people […]
Fine arts seniors share highlights in their final exhibition
Works by graduating fine arts majors are on display in the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery. Photo Submitted by Jakeira Gilbert. The Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery on Thursday hosted its annual “Visions: Graduating Senior Exhibition,” highlighting the artwork of graduating fine arts students. Dozens of guests, including alumni, faculty, and family […]
New shops open with CBD focus
House of Hemp is one of the news businesses that have opened in Tallahassee. Photo Submitted by Darrien Alexander Fordham. Since Florida lawmakers approved medical marijuana legislation last month, a number of dispensaries and smoke shops have opened in Tallahassee to take advantage of the high demand. Marijuana is known […]
Khalid’s ‘Free Spirit’: Album review
Photo Courtesy www.khalidofficial.com After taking a small hiatus, singer and songwriter Khalid made a comeback by introducing his sophomore album “Free Spirit.” This 17-track album is composed of various soulful, R&B-inspired ballads that show Khalid’s growth from his inaugural album, “American Teen.” The album features artists like John Mayer and Safe. […]
Learning how to heal
Photo Submitted by Columnist Kha'Mari Mitchell. “Such is life, here today, gone tomorrow,” Sarada Devi This cliché quote is more common to today’s generation than it should be. With 70 percent of teen deaths being caused by intentional injuries, hundreds of families and friends are left with heartache and remorse for their […]
Poor People’s Campaign comes to the Capitol
Florida Chapter Tri-Chair Donna Cotterell is in the middle, Trisha Brown to her right and Isabella Juarez to her left. Photo Submitted by Chris Johnson. The Florida chapter of the Poor People’s Campaign delivered what they described as their “list of demands” for legislators Tuesday afternoon in the form of […]