Spending spring and summer in quarantine was not what anybody expected out of 2020. However, one young woman chose to take advantage of this time. By consistently perfecting her craft this FAMU student has used her self-taught skills to open her own business. First-year doctor of pharmacy candidate Camrynn Johnson […]
Lifestyles
Best brunch spots in Tallahassee
There’s a lot to love about brunch. It is early enough to enjoy some pancakes and eggs, but it’s late enough where you can normally enjoy a few drinks. The hardest part is finding the perfect brunch spot, but Tallahassee offers a few promising restaurants that offer delicious options for […]
Tallahassee goes pink
Tallahassee residences are doing more than just “thinking pink”, they’re cruising. Let’s Roll for Breast Cancer Awareness hosted by Arriell Drayton, Jalen McClees, Ariel Burks and Christian Aristilde. The four FAMU students decided to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month with an exciting night of skating, game cards, and of course: […]
Virtual graduation ceremonies simply aren’t the same
As COVID-19 runs rampant throughout America it continues to steal opportunities from those whodeserve them the most. With the end of the semester approaching many seniors are anticipating their well-deserved graduation that they have worked years for, only to be let down by the effects of the pandemic. Following the […]
FOMO is real during quarantine season
It is no secret that COVID-19 has put a damper on a lot of our ideas of fun. People are fearful of beaches, bowling alleys and nightclubs. Whatever your idea of fun is, it’s pretty much been limited due to COVID-19. However, the fear of missing out (FOMO) may be […]
HBO shows redefining ‘Black girl magic’
HBO is paving the way for diversity with its plentiful amount of Black woman-led shows. In a Hollywood world filled with racially ambiguous recurring characters, it is necessary to see HBO fill the void of Black characters. Netflix is frequently under fire for its lack of representation of dark skinned […]
Afro Juice, a FAMU student’s answer to skin care
Finding a perfect skin care regime can be a difficult task for those of us without perfect, easy going skin. However, that task is even more of a challenge when trying to balance having clear skin while having to constantly wear a mask, maintaining new make-up habits and starting a […]
Agapé’s Lemonade is family oriented and HBCU-made
Often located near the intersection of Tennessee Street and Ocala Road, a local lemonade business is sharing a piece of love, shedding a bit of light, and selling a lot of lemonade. Agapé’s Lemonade is an upcoming local roadside lemonade company “inspired by awe-tism,” as stated in its Instagram bio. […]
Campus organizations promote breast cancer awareness
Four days ago, the Gorgeouz Gamma Alpha chapter and Florida State University’s Big Sister Little Sister organization hosted an event called “ Girlz Night” to discuss the importance of self-examinations and self-care. The month of October is devoted to wearing pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. The COVID-19 pandemic may have […]
Freshmen soaking up FAMUly experience
Almost two months ago Florida A&M University officially re-opened. The university welcomed back any students who wished to return to campus, including freshmen. While COVID-19 continues to ravage the globe, the majority of freshmen at FAMU didn’t let it stop them from going to college. They came to FAMU looking […]