Author: Kayla Lawson | Staff Reporter

Lifestyles

Spotlight on suicide prevention, awareness

The president of the Jason Foundation addresses FAMU students. Photo Submitted by Kayla Lawson. Clark Flatt, president and creator of the Jason Foundation, held a seminar in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom on Thursday, Jan. 31, to bring attention to the rising number of youth suicides. “We’re not here to make you […]

Lifestyles

StoveTopGwalla heating up

One of FAMU student  Marlhy Jeudy's  most popular dishes is the beef patty. Photo submitted by Kha'Mari Mitchell. Being a jack of all trades, Marlhy Jeudy decided to put one of her many talents to use. Cooking is no longer just a side business for Jeudy. At the young age […]

Opinions

Little Paris Tallahassee: Casual French dining

Little Paris Tallahassee opened four months ago on Market Street. Photo submitted by Catisha Joseph. Tallahassee added a new French bistro to its list of authentic European restaurants this past October. Little Paris Tallahassee is located on Market Street next to Jersey Mike’s Subs. In just four months it has […]

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DeSantis’ proposed budget focuses on environment

Photo Courtesy of flgov.com. Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his proposed state budget. Dubbed the “Bold vision for a brighter future” by the DeSantis administration, at $93.1 billion it is the most expensive state budget proposal in Florida’s history. According to the Tampa Bay Times, DeSantis held a morning briefing at […]

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Florida Coalition for Children making history

The back drop for the Florida Coalition for Children. Photo Submitted by Christopher Johnson.   The Florida Coalition for Children’s legislative kickoff breakfast turned into a historical event Tuesday, when Executive Vice President and Chief Policy and Research Officer, Victoria Zepp, announced the United States' first Foster and Adoptive Caucus at […]

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Election season underway at FAMU

Photo Courtesy of FAMU's Electoral Commission.  Florida A&M’s student body electoral races are approaching with this year’s theme “Rattlers on the Run II.”  Students will be running campaigns for Miss and Mr. FAMU, Student Government Association president and vice-president, sophomore attendant, junior attendant, senior attendant, electoral commissioner, and junior senator. […]

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FAMU DRS a pipeline to the university

FAMU DRS is located on Orange Avenue due south of FAMU's main campus. Photo Submitted by Asia Collins. The path to Florida A&M is different for everyone, or maybe it isn’t. Just down the street from Florida A&M’s campus is FAMU DRS, the university’s Developmental Research School. It was founded […]

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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering making strides

The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering is located in Innovation Park. Photo courtesy of tallahassee.com. For the FSU-FAMU College of Engineering, research and diversity are the most significant factors in the school’s rising national ranking. According to Murray Gibson, dean of the shared college, they have increased their rankings by about […]

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Florida faces challenges in State of Tobacco Control report

The American Lung Association's "State of Tobacco Control" report addresses the state and federal governments efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including its impact on young people using e-cigarettes. Photo Courtesy of prnewswire.com Tobacoo causes more than 480,000 deaths in the United States every year. Perhaps even more alarming, more than 16 million Americans […]