When it comes to breaking barriers and stereotypes, Jordan “JC” Cassaberry, a third-year psychology student from Pensacola, has never been one to back down from a challenge. Transferring from Tallahassee Community College in the fall of 2022, Cassaberry has started to make her mark on the campus of Florida A&M. […]
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Fayth Kemp prepares for her next chapter
Fayth Kemp is a native of Houston and a student at Florida A&M University. She aims to fulfill her dreams by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a pre-law concentration. With all the knowledge and talents, she has accumulated over the years, she sets out to be the […]
‘Darties’ replace shuttered nightclubs
Major FAMU student hang out spots in Tallahassee such as Good Vibes Only club and Primetime Sports Bar remain shuttered, but that doesn’t mean the party culture has shut down. The local promotion teams C’est La Vie, Winners Circle, Only A Few ENT and 2Liive ENT have brought the idea […]
Jalen Mason leads by example
Passion is an essential part of doing what you love most. Working without passion is useless as you will never be fulfilled by your work. However, when doing what you love the most, the desire and urge to do your best will always shine through. And that is the case […]
Hall, a trailblazer, battles food insecurity
Food is a way of bringing people together and celebrating community among all cultures. More importantly, food is a part of every human’s basic needs and is critical for one’s survival and health. Unfortunately, food insecurity is disproportionately high among racial minority groups, due to the maltreatment of people of […]
Alexander’s spicy bowls heating up Tallahassee
Zharia Alexander, a 25-year-old newcomer to Tallahassee, became a full-time entrepreneur over four months ago. Alexander moved to Tallahassee from Miami in 2021 to further her education. Spicy bowls are rarely known in Tallahassee so different people make them different ways. However, nobody made them how Alexander makes them. When […]
Ward eager to improve healthcare
When passion meets purpose, anything is possible. Immani Ward, a third-year health informatics and information management student at Florida A&M University, always knew growing up that she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Her desire to make an impact and be a part of change became her driving force. […]
Yancey finds his footing at FAMU
With two large universities in one mid-size city, Florida A&M University and Florida State, there’s no question as to why many consider Tallahassee a party city. College parties that students attend throughout the week are held by party promoters from the local community. They are also hosted by full-time students […]
Gunn control means taking care of business
Many students face challenges starting college independently, adjusting to change, relocating, financial strains and new friendships, but some are more than ready for the challenge. Jarrod Gunn was. Gunn is a graduating senior at Florida A&M University majoring in broadcast journalism. A native of Cocoa, Gunn is a first-generation college […]
He say, she say all day long
Over the years, slang has evolved in more ways than ever imagined. New social media platforms continue to take over and expand our connectivity with many celebrities. Since we get to hear from them more, some of the things they say can easily mesh to become new slang terms. This […]