Friday, July 4, 2025
Dave Cheppelle's "Sticks & Stones" Netflix special stirs up controversy. Photo courtesy Netflix Dave Chappelle’s fifth Netflix comedy special, “Sticks & Stones,” premiered on Aug. 26. The stand-up special has provoked quite a bit of conversation, mostly negative. A lot of people are unhappy and disapprove of Chappelle’s jokes. The […]
The Marching 100 took part in its first Battle of the Bands since 2011 on Sunday. Photo courtesy famu.ed After a one-year hiatus, the Cracker Barrel National Battle of The Bands (formerly the Queen City Battle of the Bands), brought together eight of the most renowned HBCU marching bands to […]
Friday night's Strike Out Fair took place at Gaither Gym. Photo Submitted by Ruelle Fludd The Strike Out Fair took place Friday in Gather Gym, giving FAMU students an opportunity to learn about different organizations. This event happens at the beginning of each semester. Several organizations were in attendance to […]
Amoni Akintonde models one of her creations. Photo courtesy Amoni Akintonde What started off as just a vision quickly became a godly fit for women across the nation. Amoni Akintonde, 28, is the founder of Oluremi & Style. The FAMU alumna, a Chicago native who now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., […]
Matthew, left, and Michael Nazareth, co-owners of Serenity Coffee and Kava shop on Railroad Avenue. Photo Courtesy of Matthew Nazareth If you’re driving too fast on Railroad Avenue, you just might miss it. Serenity Coffee and Kava shop, a quick drive from both FAMU and FSU, is owned by twin brothers […]
The Office of International Education and Development helps students at FAMU study abroad. Photo courtesy famu.edu Florida A&M University is making an effort to increase the representation of minority students in study-abroad programs. Many students on FAMU’s campus are eager to go overseas for a semester or during the summer, […]
Hangar 38 venue in Tallahassee, Florida opens near Bannerman Crossing. Photo submitted by Myeisha Gibson Getting high-end food while your kids play arcade games just got simpler. A new 17,000-square-foot entertainment venue near Bannerman Crossing in northeast Tallahassee offers bowling, arcade games, a full restaurant and a bar. The […]
ldquo;Crystal 19” is an event that encourages students to know their test results and practice safe sex. Photo courtesy of the Royal Court of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. has partnered with The Sickle Cell […]
Food Truck Thursdays packed crowd at Lake Ella Park. Photo Submitted by Alyssa Camacho The city of Tallahassee is full of new discoveries and hot spots. Every Thursday, the park at Lake Ella is occupied with the sounds of live music, kids playing and hungry guests at Food Truck Thursday. […]
Brianna Eugene is an FSU student with a nail business. Photo courtesy of Brianna Eugene Brianna Eugene turned hopelessness into inspiration. A student-entrepreneur at Florida State University, Eugene was initially convinced she was not going to be accepted at FSU. The Miami native felt rejected. “I didn’t think I was […]