Pictured in photo are Tiyana Herring & Orlin St. Surin both PURPOSE Fellows Photo submitted by Kendall Harris. Orlin St. Surin and Tiyana Herring are both students at Florida A&M University’s College of Education (COE) and just completed a research fellowship with the FAMU-FSU PURPOSE Training Program. PURPOSE, (Partners United […]
Author: Kendall Harris | Staff Reporter
Black mental health: Health is wealth
#ChangeTheStigma Defining mental health has been an issue in the Black community stemming back to slavery. In Black households it is not uncommon to hear, “What happens in this house, stays in this house!” While this may benefit a home in a chaotic society, people considering this may not find […]
Committee identifies top candidate for College of Education dean
FAMU's College of Education has been without a permanent dean since May 2017. Photo submitted by Shavell Martin The search committee for a new dean for the FAMU College of Education has encountered a hiccup three months into its second attempt to find a leader for that college. Per the […]
Drag queen bingo a lively affair
Vashai Avionce in front of Happy Motoring hosting drag queen bingo on Wednesday. Photo submitted by Jazzmin Riles Nightlife for those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community is scarce in Tallahassee, but Happy Motoring offers a safe haven for members of this community. “Happy Motoring is a renovated gas station […]
Foreign language options limited at FAMU
The required textbook for the Spanish courses at Florida A&M University. Photo submitted by Alyssa King Florida A&M University offers only two foreign languages for students, which leaves some in a predicament. Not all students want to take either French or Spanish, but because of a shortage of qualified faculty, […]
Rattlers season ends in disappointment, but surpassed expectations along the way
Your weekly news from around the MEAC! Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Coming off a heartbreaking 33-19 defeat at the hands of Bethune-Cookman University in the Florida Classic, the Rattlers saw their chances of hoisting the conference title and booking a trip to Atlanta’s Celebration Bowl vanish right in front […]
It’s clear many students dislike clear bag policy
FAMU's clear bag policy is here to stay. Photo submitted by Dymin Cannon At least two things are crystal clear regarding the university’s new clear bag policy. First off, it is here to stay, according to the athletics department. And second, it’s clear that many students don’t care for it. […]
‘Final Table’ a five-star cooking show
Photo courtesy of eatnorth.com “The Final Table” is a new Netflix original global cooking competition series that features 24 of the best chefs from around the world, competing not for money but for a seat at the final table. The table already seats nine famous chefs from each country visited throughout […]
Gillum’s stock is rising
Andrew Gillum Phorto courtesy of Talgov.com The year 2018 was a pivotal year for politics. Many unlikely races and candidates popped up all over the country looking to shake up Capitol Hill as well as statewide offices. The midterm elections even saw the appointment of 19 women of color to […]
Farm-to-table comes together at Backwoods Crossing
Backwoods Crossing promotes farm-to-table cuisine. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell Backwoods Crossing is a modern restaurant crafting new American dishes from local ingredients. Tyler and Jesse Rice own it. The brothers opened Backwoods Crossing in 2016 at 6724 Mahan Drive, just went of the I-10 exit. The brothers wanted to grow […]