FAMU head men's basketball coach Robert McCullum. Photo submitted by Nikyya Smith. Most people don’t find their calling until they stumble through different jobs and careers, but Robert McCullum found his calling, or it more so found him at the age of 12. McCullum is the head men’s basketball coach […]
Author: Nikyya Smith I Staff Reporter
How to finish your senior year with a bang
Columnist Jakeira Gilbert Photo courtesy of Jakeira Gilbert The end of spring semester is quickly approaching, and this is the most stressful time for many graduating seniors. Keeping in mind that these will be your last batch of assignments, presentations, and exams, here are a few tips for soon-to-be graduates […]
Lawmakers eye relief for foster parents
A stipend to help foster parents afford day care recently passes a Senate committee. Photo courtesy of fosterlakids.com Finding a quality day care to watch over your kids while you may be at work or busy is quite the task. As the quality of care goes up, so does the price per […]
‘Me Against the World’ set to premiere in Lee Hall
In the one night only, comedic drama “Me Against the World” Griffin will explore love, loss and betrayal. The production is set to premiere Friday, April 5 at 8:00 p.m. in Florida A&M University’s Lee Hall. Photo courtesy of Me Against The World Love is a lot more complicated than […]
Freshman entrepreneurs strive to become successful
Freshman business administration major Joshua Brown and biology pre-med major Christopher Miller hope to make big in the beauty industry with "Gourmet Body Butters" Photo courtesy of Joshua Brown The business industry is booming on Florida A&M University’s campus as we continue to welcome in the freshman class of 2022. […]
Gaither Gym: back in business
Photo Courtesy by Jordan Sheppard New initiates of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity during their 2018 probate. The temporary closing of Gaither gym is coming to an end. This four-month project, also known as the Gaither Gym Floor Replacement Project, is demolishing old flooring and to replacing it due to hazardous […]
Scholarship program to combat teacher shortage
Once noted as one of the most noble career fields one could be in, the teaching profession has undoubtedly changed over the past twenty years. Schools all over the United States have been forced to confront the issue of widespread teacher shortage. The Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, shows the […]
Louis Vuitton cancels King of Pop collection
A glove worn in the Michael Jackson themed fashion show. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. In January, Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear, showcased his second collection inspired by the legacy of the late Michael Jackson. From the diamond-encrusted white gloves given as invitations to […]
Tally Brow Studio opens third location
Owner Shobha Debkota at the reception counter at Tally Brow Studio on Tennessee Street. Photo Submitted by Breyanna Holmes. Tally Brow Studio is the only threading business in Tallahassee to expand throughout the city. Shobha Debkota is owner and manager of Tally Brow Studio. She has locations on Apalachee Parkway, […]
Suicide isn’t talked about in the black community
Columnist Myles Jenkins Photo Submitted by Myles Jenkins. Within 10 days, three people directly affected by school shootings committed suicide. Two were survivors of the mass shooting that occurred February 14, 2018 at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, and the other was a father of a first grader […]