Author: Briona Hopkins | Staff writer

Lifestyles

Does maturity come with age?

Wisdom is known to be tied with age, but does your age correlate with maturity? Those who are younger tend to assume and have been taught that wisdom comes with age. Elders tend to look down on those who are younger. Adulthood is marked with extra responsibility and knowledge, but […]

Lifestyles

Is social media censorship OK?

Social media has become such a huge aspect of our social interactions, jobs and daily life, but behind social media is the opportunity to spread awareness on current social issues. With the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas or sexual assault being brought to light, many people have been feeling […]

Lifestyles

Female barbers cashing in

She Fade It barbershop, a women-owned and run shop, is making waves. Also known as the “celebrity barbershop,” She Fade It has received so much attention as big name music artists such as Nardo Wick, Bossman DLow, Luh Tyler, and YTB Fatt have often stopped by for cuts. Their services […]

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Some students boycott brands amid Israel-Hamas war

Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war.  National brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, […]

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Spotlight on sexual assault awareness

Brianna McLeod, a student at  Florida A&M University,, teamed up with FAMU PD and the school’s Title IX staff to host a self-defense workshop during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.  The class was held Tuesday in the multipurpose room on campus.  McLeod, a second-year biology pre-medicine major, led the […]

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Recognizing the vital role of fathers

In reoccurring discussions about parenting and family dynamics, much attention is rightfully placed on the indispensable role of mothers. Indeed, mothers are often celebrated for their nurturing, caregiving, and emotionally supportive roles within the family unit. However, it is equally important to recognize and highlight the vital contributions that fathers […]

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Caleb Parker is HBCU chess champion

In a historic moment for Florida A&M University, sophomore computer science student Caleb Parker emerged victorious at the prestigious HBCU Chess Classic, marking the first time in the university’s history that a student has claimed the top spot in this esteemed competition. Parker, a Tallahassee native, beat a North Carolina […]