If Bailey Haynes could do it all over again, she would. A senior music education major, Haynes wishes she understood the importance of individuality while building a social life during her first year in college. If she could go back, she would. “When I was a freshman, I would think […]
Author: Tenae Taylor | Staff writer
Forbes’ impact on aspiring professionals
Forbes Magazine has caused quite the controversy after releasing their “America’s Most Innovative Leaders” list. The list featured 100 business leaders, yet only one was a woman. Forbes is known for its captivating lists and recognition of many successful business leaders in America. However, they may have missed the mark […]
Kershner offers daily messages of hope
Jermaine Kershner is a motivational speaker and a recent graduate of FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication. He is currently pursuing his MBA at FAMU’s School of Business and Industry. Kershner is from Dallas, by way of Tampa, and a member of the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha […]
FAMU Connection a key recruiting team
Florida A&M has the “juice” right now and The FAMU Connection is the reason why. The FAMU Connection is an organization comprised of students and staff members who put together a production in order to recruit new students to the university. The production requires the cast to be able to […]
After the storm: Panhandle residents reflect on Hurricane Michael
In the midst of Hurricane Dorian’s scare across Florida, Panhandle residents reflect on Hurricane Michael’s impact on the area. Hurricane Michael made landfall on Oct 10, 2018, near Mexico Beach, Florida with winds up to 161 mph. The category 4 hurricane claimed the lives of 49 people and left behind […]
Senate denies student position on Judicial Branch
Senators and students gathered in the Senate chambers Monday for their weekly meeting. SGA associate justice Titilayo Okuwa was confirmed for a position on the Judicial Branch after 10 affirmative votes, five abstentions and one no vote by the 16 senators in attendance. But it didn’t end there. A debate […]
MEAC round-up: Football edition
As students return to school, college football fans everywhere are pumped for the start of a new athletic season. Heading into this year there is a lot of hype surrounding Mid-Eastern Athletic football and whether or not there will be a new team on top of the hill. Before the […]
Review: Room for improvement at bella bella
Does bella bella ring any bells? Bella bella is an Italian restaurant located on Fifth Avenue just east of North Monroe Street. I have always had a love for pasta and Italian food – even before I was born. My mother literally consumed nothing but pasta all throughout her pregnancy […]
Review: ‘PEN15’ walks tightrope with race
“PEN15,” a comedy series that was recently nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, debuted in February on Hulu’s streaming service to great reviews. The show’s premise follows creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle as they depict versions of themselves in middle school as 13-year-old social outcasts in the year 2000. […]
We need more shows like ‘Dear White People’
“Dear White People” is a Netflix original series focusing on the perspectives of Black students at a predominantly white Ivy League school. It grapples with issues such as race, gender, and sexuality in the Black community. “Dear White People” attempts to provide an inside-look into Black lives. The show is […]