Izzy Joven, a Florida A&M University graduate, is a rising R&B rap artist. Joven’s music aims to spread true love, positivity and mindfulness. Joven was born in Philadelphia. When she was 12, she moved to Jacksonville. Throughout her childhood, she was surrounded by music. Joven used to try to pick […]

William-Amir Stevens is a comic book creator and anime influencer. He has attracted thousands of followers on TikTok who tune in daily to catch up on everything new in the anime world. Stevens was born in Tallahassee and is the owner and operator of a small animation company named Badly […]

The Florida A&M vs. Bethune-Cookman rivalry is ingrained in both schools’ cultures, with students and alums participating feverishly in advance of the annual showdown on Saturday. The rivalry extends beyond the football field. Fans from both colleges turn to social media weeks before the game to criticize the rival team. […]

Breshayla Rim, a fourth-year criminal justice student at Florida A&M, finds herself in a unique position where being a college student and a business owner sometimes clash. Starting at an early age Rim was fascinated with hairstyles. Rim went to school and saw other kids with nice hairstyles which took […]

Many students on FAMU’s campus have taken their side hustle to a new level, and have made their entrepreneurship a key part of their lifestyle. Second-year health science student Amari Jefferson ism a good example. She has expanded her braiding business to a level that she did not expect. Prior […]

When many picture Florida A&M University, they see Lee Hall, the rattler statue or even President Larry Robinson, but many picture Kyle Harris. Harris, a native of Blakely, Ga., has been familiar with FAMU since he was a child. Following in the footsteps of his family members he attended the […]

Black-owned businesses have increased since the onset of the COVID pandemic. Many arose in the beauty industry, including lash technicians, hairdressers and makeup artists. The Circuit machine became the primary source for clothing brands and accessories. Amani Hall, a third-year accounting student, became one of the many Black-owned businesses when […]

Navigating through college is stressful enough, but doing it without appropriate guidance makes the college experience certainly less pleasant. Currently, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication, is without academic advisors to assist students. Earlier in the semester all academic advisors decided to collectively relinquish their […]

As the chain’s first store in Florida’s Panhandle, REI brings a new level of preparation and excitement to Tallahassee’s outdoor community. Originally founded in Seattle in 1938 over a lack of accessibility to outdoor equipment, REI has since become a nationally recognized hub for newcomers and experienced adventurers looking to […]

This Florida A&M University graduate has taken the definition of perseverance to a new level. Theresa Ballard, a criminal justice major, always knew that the odds would be in her favor. Born and raised on the south side of Chicago, she knew these challenges would only become her driving forces […]