Aug. 27 marked the day of the first and last Set Friday at FAMU. While the university plans to discontinue this popular on-campus event for the 2021-2022 school year, stipulations regarding homecoming arise. Florida A&M’s Set Friday has been canceled due to the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the university’s Student […]
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Second Aldi more convenient for many
In the words of Dj Khaled, “Another one!” The discount grocery store Aldi has opened its second location in Tallahassee. Located at 2020 West Pensacola St., this supermarket company’s placement seems perfect for an area that is teeming with college students. “I’ve always shopped at Aldi back at home, so […]
Safety tips for enjoying a night out
Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida and home to two universities, Florida A&M and Florida State, along with Tallahassee Community College. After a long week of going to class, studying for tests, and completing assignments in time before 11:59, you probably want to party, hang out with friends and […]
Lathan balances school, full-time job
Cedric Lathan, a graduating senior majoring in political science, knows all about managing his time. Lathan transferred to Florida A&M University in spring 2020 from Tallahassee Community College, where he graduated in December 2019. Lathan, a native of Miami, is a full-time student as well as a full-time recruiter coordinator […]
Students’ clothing line expanding
When cousins Javier Reboyras and Cedrick Camper started their clothing line — Fiasco Apparel — in 2019, they didn’t think they would get this far. Now they are expanding while still attending Florida A&M University. It all started when someone who tried to insult them ended up inspiring them. “I […]
No doubt: Marching 100 won their season opener
This new season has not only brought the fire back to the football rivalries, but it has also sparked an old flame with the band rivalries as well. In the HBCU community, the bands are the show, and with so much pride and passion going into the performances, there is […]
It’s a new world at FAMU’s residence halls
The pandemic has changed campus life, and on-campus living is nothing short of that. With most courses being in-person and a campus filled with students, those living on FAMU’s campus this semester shared their perspectives. Azaria Austin, a senior at FAMU, is a resident assistant in Lt. James R. Polkinghorne […]
Kamala Harris is larger than life in Tallahassee
Did you know that Kamala Harris is here in Tallahassee? Well, not the actual vice president — but she is part of a mural dedicated to women at the Railroad Square Craft House. Nick Seabolt has been making the world brighter with paintings for more than 25 years. Seabolt loves […]
Oftentimes, masks come off when class ends
In-person classes have resumed, and the Covid-19 virus has not gone away. Students attending Florida A&M University are being asked to wear their masks when in buildings, vaccinated or not. Most students do not have an issue with wearing a mask on campus. They see it as their way of […]
FAMU’s Pre-Dental Society ready for new year
It’s the third week of school and organizations at Florida A&M University are gearing up to begin hosting engaging activities and events for the student body. One organization, the FAMU Pre-Dental Society, has a host of events that it has planned that students who are interested in a career in […]