Syreena Williams, who is in her third year as a health science major at Florida A&M University, is a proud Apple owner. “I really love using my Apple devices. I nearly always have my iPad out in class. Apple is one brand you can expect you’ll see on campus. I […]
Lifestyles
Students long for GVO, PrimeTime
We’ve come to expect a lively nightlife scene in Tallahassee. The capital city is the home to three colleges, and every club generates lots of attractions and revenue off students. But things have changed in the past year. The ratio of students to clubs is disproportionate, and student options have […]
Rattlers can enjoy BHM discounts at local Black-owned stores
In honor of Black History Month, Florida A&M student leaders Jasmine Daniels and YuKwon Toney are collaborating with local Black-owned businesses for their “Black and Business-Minded” initiative. For the month of February, students with a FAMU ID can benefit from 10-20% discounts at select businesses. All students have to do […]
Washington takes fashion design to new level
Creative millennials are continuously breaking barriers and opening spaces for themselves that otherwise wouldn’t be offered. Tatyana Washington, a fashion designer, and broadcast journalism major at Florida A&M University, has launched her own fashion clothing line called SE7EN LABEL With her label she brings her customer’s visions to life with […]
Local thrift stores create a sense of community
The up-cycling and vintage culture in Tallahassee has been on the rise in recent years. Multiple thrift and consignment stores have been quite successful in establishing footholds in the community. There are a variety of local businesses that use thrifting as their main source of income. Corporate stores, such as […]
Step Afrika! engages, captivates
People of all ages and backgrounds filled Florida State University’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Tuesday to experience the marvelously skilled and talented members of Step Afrika! The high-energy and crowd engaging show kept the audience locked in until the very end, presenting different styles of stepping, traditional African dances and […]
Black Business Expo coming to The Moon
Mega Ace Media and the Leon County Office of Economic Vitality are hosting the second annual Black Business Expo at noon on Feb. 25 at The Moon. According to Mega Ace Media owner Vaughn Wilson, last year’s event was a success, with 65 business owners and 40 sponsors in attendance. […]
Food pantry on campus a valuable resource
Food insecurity is an ongoing problem in Tallahassee, including for many students at Florida A&M University. Prices for food have risen dramatically, leaving many hungry or subject to less nutritional options. In addition, college is a time when students are financially strained and in need of assistance. FAMU has an […]
Do FAMU students have their eyes on the real prize?
According to research, placing bets and earning money is pretty easy. It’s the easiest, fastest, and most exciting way to play daily fantasy sports, but with a cost. With PrizePicks the “daily fantasy” is made easy. Members of PrizePicks predict more or less with 2-6 player squares of their […]
Two queens and a counselor discuss women’s mental health
It’s not an everyday occurrence where you see two queens coming together with the guidance of a counselor using their social media platforms to address an issue larger than themselves. In an Instagram Live last week, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Queen of Orange and Green Kristen Wallace and Norfolk […]