It is that time of year when daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect on March 14. Although “springing ahead” means more sunshine in the warmer months, some worry that the time change will have detrimental impacts on health and well-being. For those who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal […]
Lifestyles
Alexys Lynn makes every product from the heart
Love is in the hair, so you need a product that is made from the heart. When Alexys Lynn makes her natural hair growth oil, she makes every product from the heart. Florida A&M University alumna Alexys Lynn is the founder and CEO of The Beauty Mark Shop. All products […]
Is TikTok influencing fashion?
It’s common knowledge that fashion definitely repeats itself. Everywhere you look, you can find someone rocking a scrunchie from the ‘80s or some low-rise jeans. Think about the time you first saw someone rocking low-rise jeans with a bralette or baggy overalls with a crew neck underneath. Was it while […]
iConquer Fitness Center is an empire in the making
Gym owner and personal trainer, Parnell Williams, is no stranger to the fitness world in Tallahassee. Known for his dance workout class, Flex n Twerk, “Splack” as his clients call him, has been getting the Tallahassee’s residents in shape since 2007. As a former member of the Marching 100 and […]
How Rattlers are coping in March without a spring break
Pre-pandemic, spring break would have been just around the corner. Typically, Rattlers would have the freedom to enjoy a week full of partying, attending brunches and beaching. However, this year is different. This year, students at Florida A&M University don’t have the option of enjoying the Florida waters or practicing […]
From the hill to Killer Heels
As a dancer, they say it’s hard to shy away from your first love, and that the passion and urge to tell a story with your body never really goes away. For graduate student, Akievia Hickman, her time with Florida A&M Cheer and the Mahogany Dance Theatre was just the […]
Frenchtown Heritage Market provides low-cost healthy choices
Located at 524 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in the heart of historic Frenchtown, the Frenchtown Heritage Market makes healthy food choices available to the community every Saturday morning. The market accepts payment in the form of SNAP, WIC, cash, debit and credit card. “I feel like people in […]
Conversations around cannabis
Florida A&M University has made itself an educator on the usage and legalities of cannabis. FAMU students are acquainted with the frequent FAMU INFO email messages on the statistics and facts that regarding marijuana and how to avoid conflicts that may arise. Marijuana use has become wildly popular over the […]
Survivor shares haunting tales from notorious Dozier school
Imagine walking into a school cafeteria, blood is dripping down to the ground from your head, and the only thing other students want to know is: “Did you hold the bed?” The bed that these students were referring to was in the so-called White House, a small building at Florida’s […]
Rattlers turning to TikTok for trending recipes
It is no secret that Tik Tok has taken over our daily lives one video at a time. Whether it be through trending dances, life hacks, or even advice, Tik Tok has influenced us in many ways. One trend that has especially made its mark on our lives is the […]