A glove worn in the Michael Jackson themed fashion show. Photo Courtesy of Google Images. In January, Virgil Abloh, the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear, showcased his second collection inspired by the legacy of the late Michael Jackson. From the diamond-encrusted white gloves given as invitations to […]
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Should high-achieving students be rewarded?
Most educators believe success should be its own reward for high-school students. Photo Courtesy of Unsplash. Most people strive to be successful in order to receive some type of reward, prize or recognition. In public schools, students understand that a ‘C’ (or 70 percent) gets them a passing grade, even though […]
Autism Speaks offers support to families
The important piece to the puzzle celebrating Autism Awareness Month. Cierra Richardson | The Famuan A growing number of young children in the U.S. are being diagnosed with autism. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 15 percent increase in autism nationally in 2018. in the CDC report, […]
Graduate Studies to host annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week
The School of Graduate Studies and Research at Florida A&M University is hosting their annual Graduate Student Appreciation Week from Monday April 1 through Friday April 5. Photo Courtesy of FAMU School of Graduate Studies and Research The School of Graduate Studies and Research at Florida A&M University is hosting […]
Imhotep inspires and continues to grow
Florida A&M University presents the Imhotep Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference. Photo courtesy of FAMU Department of Psychology website. Throughout the last week of March, Florida A&M University presented the traditional opportunity for students to engage in academic dialogue, present original research, and celebrate black thought as the College of Social […]
How IQ tests have impacted black psychology
quot;Toward a Black Psychology: Origin & Evolution of a Discipline” film screening and panel discussion Pt.2. with FAMU Psychology Professor Neico Slater-SaRa, M.S. speaking. Photo submitted by Alexis Gollmanaption The age-old argument that IQ tests are culturally biased has resurfaced, this time in the recently released (2018) film “Toward a Black […]
Campus and community unity on display at Big Event
FSU President John Thrasher addresses the student volunteers on Saturday. Photo Submitted by Evenson Decosse One of the largest student-run service projects in the nation held its 10th annual event at the Tucker Civic Center on Saturday. The Big Event Tallahassee offers students the opportunity to give back to the […]
Breadwinners
Breadwinners BBQ is located on South Adams Street. Photo courtesy of Facebook Five dollars. That’s all you need for two large tender ribs falling off the bone, drenched in two different barbecue sauces that rest on top of two soft pieces of white bread. To top it all off, homemade […]
State’s capital celebrates Springtime Tallahassee
The intersection of Adams Street and College Avenue, the heart of last weekend's festival. Photo Submitted by Chris Johnson. The 51st annual Springtime Tallahassee festival took place last weekend, featuring two days of music and vendors spread across the downtown area of Florida’s capital. Events for this year’s festival kicked off Friday […]
Duy Tran named Mr. 1913
The complete royal court of the Real Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Photo submitted by Kaviena Spencer The Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority on Sunday hosted its 2019-2020 scholarship event, Men in Crimson: The Mr.1913 Scholarship Pageant, It took place at the auditorium in […]