Despite the dominance of African runners in long-distance races such as the 5,000-meter, 10,000-meter, half-marathons, and marathons, African Americans who enjoy long-distance running are few and far between. According to a 2020 survey conducted by Running USA, only three percent of long-distance runners in the United States were Black. Representation […]
Author: Alyssa Cooper | News Editor
Some students thankful for Fizz
Fizz, an anonymous social media platform, has been popular on the campus of Florida A&M — even though the university has banned it from the institution’s official wifi [a la TikTok]. The inception of this app dates back to July 29, 2021, when it was co-founded by Teddy Solomon and […]
Student’s paintings of Black women go on display
Maci Fulton hosted a golden glamour showcase Saturday to display her paintings of Black women, an event that was open to the community. The atmosphere at the downtown gallery was warm and inspiring. The portraits displayed a full spectrum of emotions from each muse. Each painting by the Florida A&M […]
Poor People’s Campaign comes to the Capitol
A national call for moral revival took place Saturday at the Florida Capitol. Also known as the Poor People’s Campaign, the march to the Capitol started at the First Presbyterian Church on North Adams Street. At least 31 other states staged similar marches on Saturday, bringing awareness to low-wage workers. […]
Caleb Wilkerson’s musical journey and inspirational impact
The number of musical artists in the making is booming on almost every college campus. Caleb Wilkerson (CantGoCaleb), a third-year business administration student at Florida A&M University, has set himself up to be a model student rapper by achieving what any student vying to be a part of the music […]
FSU adds psychiatry residency program
Florida State University’s College of Medicine has announced the establishment of a psychiatry residency program, a significant development for mental health care in Tallahassee. This ground-breaking program aims to meet the community’s growing demand for mental health care while providing necessary training opportunities for future psychiatrists. Dr. Mridul Mazumder, program […]
Corporate America vs. self-employment: What’s the big deal?
In the work industry, individuals face many challenges when picking a career. One pivotal decision most find themselves making is whether to go for Corporate America or self-employment. Both paths offer unique benefits and challenges, shaping lifestyles in distinct ways. Corporate America embodies stability and structure. According to the Bureau […]
Black women turning to protective styling for their hair
For centuries, Black women have been experimenting with chemicals and ingredients to style their hair. There are many different hairstyles that are popular in the Black community that are creative and essential to the growth of kinky hair types. There are ongoing myths about Black hair such as it does […]
Fizz fizzling out?
Fizz is an app that was brought to Florida A&M’s campus at the beginning of the spring semester in 2023. It was made to help get the FAMU community together, but within the past year what was curated to be a positive campus resource has turned into a toxic platform. […]
Review: Piesanos hits all the right notes
A new restaurant has made an appearance, introducing a fresh ambiance that is often absent in Tallahassee’s dining scene. Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza is looking to establish itself as a favorite among your go-to Italian dining destinations. The grand opening of Piesanos was Jan. 22, marking its relocation to the […]