Photo Courtesty of Google Images. In talks about prison reform, one group has been significantly left out of the conversation: women. A bill in the Florida Legislature will require new standards for feminine hygiene products in jails and prisons and put a stop to humiliating treatment by male correctional officers. […]
Author: Marie Rattigan | Staff Reporter
Athletics won’t be able to replace Vaughn Wilson
Vaughn Wilson with Sa'Vanna D. Smith. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. In February, it was announced that Vaughn Wilson, FAMU’S associate director of intercollegiate athletics, would be leaving his position in June. Wilson, better known as Mr. Vaughn by legions of student-interns, has worked for Florida A&M University for […]
‘A Madea’s Family Funeral’ not worth the time or money
Photo Courtesy of Tyler Perry’s official Instagram page. Tyler Perry has released his eighth and final film under the Lionsgate franchise and the last movie that will star his long-running Mabel “Madea” Simmons comedic character on the big screen after introducing her to the world in 1998. In an interview […]
J.I.D. to perform at Potbelly’s
Dreamville artist, J.I.D is making one of his finals stops on the “Catch Me If You Can” tour in Tallahassee on Wednesday, March 13th and is set to perform at the Potbelly’s venue. Photo Courtesy of WRLD Entertainment Destin Choice Route better knowns as J.I.D. is an American rapper and […]
Rattler women eliminated from MEAC Tournament by Howard, 59-53
Junior forward: Dy'Manee Royal led the Lady Rattlers with a double-double 16 points/13 rebounds against the Howard Bison on Mar.11 Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University (FAMU) women’s basketball team’s tumultuous season has officially come to an end, as the Lady Rattlers lost in the opening round of the Mid-Eastern […]
Jazmin Johnson shines at FAMU – and on the big screen
Jazmin Johnson Photo Courtesy of Jazmin Johnson's instagram (@cleopatrasdaughter) If you went to see “Madea’s Family Funeral” this past weekend, one thing you probably paid little attention to was the extras. However, if you look close and don’t blink, you would see Florida A&M University’s very own Jazmin Johnson there, […]
What does the Smollett saga mean for Black America?
Jessie Smollett, who's also a singer, plays the character "Jamal" in FOX's hit show "Empire" Photo Submitted by Lafortune Courtesy The Jussie Smollett story should go down in history; it’s simply one for the ages. Smollett, an actor on 20th Century Fox’s hit show “Empire” has been the media headliner […]
Finding your roots with ASA
In Tallahassee, college students attending Florida A&M University and Florida State University can join the African Student Association. In this organization, international (and non-international) students from Africa can find a sense of home and belonging. ASA, also known as the FAMU-FSU ASA is a club that originated in October 2012. […]
Solange treats us to another masterpiece
Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Solange Knowles, owner of Saint Records record label, is also a model, actress and singer. She created buzz the last week of February around a suspected upcoming project. The entertainer released a multitude of aesthetically fulfilling images, one of which was a black background with […]
Daylight Saving Time may be permanent
It is lighter later thanks to Daylight Saving Time. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. Sunday morning we set our clocks back one hour while our smart devices made the change on their own. This may be the last time Floridians are forced to do this. The phrase “spring forward, […]