When talking about sustainability, you may only think of the saying, “reduce, reuse and recycle.” But some FAMU students have taken it to the next level. Linney Osias and Simone Sadler, co-founders of Plaid n Polka Dots, have created an environmentally ethical source for shopping fashionably. Many synthetic materials such […]
Lifestyles
Calix finds her calling
Lillian Calix, a fourth-year general health science major at Florida A&M University, turned an unexpected situation into a successful outcome. Calix, 21 and a native of Riviera Beach, was born on June 8, 1999, and is the eldest of two siblings. Growing up Calix says her household was raised to […]
Haygood leads by example
The motivation to keep going runs deep through Christelle Haygood as she promotes body positivity through her fitness journey. Haygood has enjoyed an impressive first three years at FAMU and it has placed her on a platform of a student leader. She was elected as Miss Freshman Attendant during the […]
Big Easy Snowballs takes safety protocols seriously
In the midst of a pandemic, Big Easy Snowballs still makes time to do more than the bare minimum to protect their customers and staff. When it comes to CDC guidelines, Tommy Denis, who owns the establishment along with his wife, works hard to avoid unnecessary health risks for those […]
Students, alumni lament canceled homecoming
Florida A&M University, affectionately known as “he Hill,” is widely recognized for its homecoming festivities. Generations of old, new and aspiring Rattlers flock to Bragg Stadium annually in celebration of FAMU’s legacy. Yet, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, incoming students are forced to adjust to a different FAMU […]
Young Tallahassee trio simply ‘Brilliant’
Three young girls in Tallahassee embody the term ‘brilliant’ as they successfully serve plant-based meals at their recently opened eatery. Located inside the Breezeway Market at Railroad Square, Leo sisters Lyrica, Zaira and Nadira offer baked goods, fresh juices, herbal teas, and on Saturdays — African and Caribbean inspired dishes […]
The upside of the coronavirus pandemic
When talking about the coronavirus pandemic, you mostly hear about the negatives and tragedies that come with it. But there have been many upsides and positive outcomes as a result of the pandemic. COVID-19 has affected the way people interact, live and go about their daily lives, but this is […]
Working out is more important now than ever
Many of our everyday routines are limited during the coronavirus pandemic, and it can be hard to maintain an activity schedule. On the off chance that you appreciate wellness, you’re most likely missing the brotherhood and the air of a gym. What’s more, regardless of whether you are getting some […]
Chadwick Boseman, star of ‘Black Panther,’ dies at 43
Movie star Chadwick Boseman, who played numerous ground-breaking Black Americans including Jackie Robinson and Thurgood Marshall in bio-pics, died on Friday evening. He was 43. After a four-year long battle with colon cancer, Boseman, probably best known for the lead role in the 2018 hit “The Black Panther,” passed away in […]
‘Potluck protest’ celebrates message
Tallahassee citizens have been actively protesting about the unlawful crimes against Black lives from police brutality, unequal rights, and white on black crime due to racism in the capital city and across the United States. In Tallahassee, it was a shocking stream of violence within 24 hours leaving one person […]