Vintage clothing is defined as older material that represents trends that existed in a previous era. In the black community, vintage clothes do not have the best reputation. Things like thrifting was not seen as a “social norm,” but vintage clothing has become more popular amongst young adults in recent […]

Unemployment numbers in Tallahassee rose this summer, although they aren’t as high as they were during the pandemic. In June Tallahassee had a 3.1% unemployment rate, compared to a 2.5% rate in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 4,863 unemployed local residents are not working or […]

The month of September commemorates multiple mental health advocacy holidays. With September being both self-care awareness month as well as suicide prevention month, there are many ways in which individuals can promote and prioritize their mental health. With the student housing crises both on and off campus at Florida A&M […]

Florida A&M University prides itself on excellent customer service. Yet departments, such as the Office of Financial Aid, have been impacting its reputation negatively according to students. Many report the customer service in the financial aid office as unacceptable. Students complain of long hold times over the phone, a lack […]

Many students are employed at the same time they are enrolled in school, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Some students participate in their school’s work-study opportunities so that they can have a more efficient school and work life balance. Florida A&M University, has a Career and Professional […]

When students enter college, oftentimes the last thing on their mind is adopting a healthy lifestyle. But there may be a remedy close by — a person who has taken it upon himself to instill a healthy lifestyle in Tallahassee’s college students. A native of nearby Bainbridge, Ga., Terry Lewis […]

Following the last academic school year and the controversy surrounding Florida A&M’s Royal Court and its short-lived reign, many are wondering how the current court will continue this rich FAMU legacy. Since last spring, a new court has emerged on the hill with fresh faces, new leadership and a re-brand […]

The Wandering Chef food truck was a beloved staple of the FAMU community, and its absence is felt around the campus. The Wandering Chef arrived on campus in October 2016 and was a great food spot for students and faculty for three years, until it closed due to the pandemic. […]

School is back in session, football season has kicked off and students are now returning to the hottest college town in the state, Tallahassee. While summer has ended, the search for a good time never will. Whether residents are new to the area or a native to the city, they […]

Over this past weekend, two fatal car accidents took place only a day apart, causing students to become anxious while driving in the streets of their college town. On Saturday night, it was reported that a white GMC pickup truck crashed into a tree on Fairbanks Ferry Road. The crash […]