In a silent room on the second story of an old slave warehouse in Montgomery, Alabama sits hundreds of jars filled with dirt and clay. Each is labeled with – if possible – a name, birth date and day of death, and contains soil from the burial sites of African […]

In today’s world where teens and young adults are found scrolling through Instagram on iPhone’s and tablets, or binge-watching the hottest series on Netflix or Hulu on their laptop, little thought is put into the affects of too much screen time. Research conducted by the University of Pennsylvania found that […]

Captivating innovations are taking the field by storm, minorities are rising as stakeholders in front of and behind the camera, and a new digital world is emerging full force. In an industry driven by competitiveness, many senior journalists believe it is important to absorb all the opportunities afforded to student […]

April Walker is an inspiration, if ever there was one. The 39-year-old Miami native is the youngest of three siblings and has five children of her own. Walker has four boys, and one girl who range in age from 12 to 25 years old. Walker serves as a custodian with […]

Fashion is not the only avenue for the CEO and founder of Burghalie Ensemble, a local clothing brand. Terrance “Rashad” Smith, Burghalie Ensemble’s founder, hosted the inaugural Burghalie Art Awards on Wednesday to help connect individuals through art and fashion. The evening featured passionate individuals, entertainment, food and friendly conversation. […]

For students, staying off your phone in class can at times feel like an impossible task. But have no fear: the latest mobile app Pocket Points has come to the rescue. Pocket Points rewards students for not using their phone in class as well as while driving. “Pocket Points incentivizes […]

Twitter users took the internet by storm with obligatory memes when Tyler Perry’s movie, “A Fall From Grace,” made its debut on Netflix last week.  Some reviews of the self-made director and producer’s new film were positive, but most were negative. Other news platforms, such as BuzzFeed, went as far […]

Clean up, clean up, everyone cleans up. The Office of Student Activities (OSA) has formed a Green Team dedicated to keeping Florida A&M’s campus nice and clean. The Green Team has been around since 2016, and was created by the former director of OSA to help clean up after Set […]

ZIPSWEAT Fitness program has recently signed yearly contracts with five local student apartment complexes. Multiple training services are offered and are free of charge to all residents. In 2015 the fitness program was put together by Joe Morris, a certified personal trainer. He currently serves five locations here in Tallahassee, […]

What does happiness look like to you? The Art of Living Foundation wants you to feel true and pure happiness for an overall better life through meditation and breathing exercises. The Tallahassee chapter offered a free 90-minute event on Sunday as a teaser for its full retreat. During this session […]