Going to a ballgame is a familiar ritual for many college students. It’s a time for socializing and supporting the university’s teams. At Florida A&M University, football season is a big deal and attending games is a top priority for students, faculty and supporters. In addition, homecoming is a […]
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Was Mike Tyson’s loss to Jake Paul a real defeat or a staged showdown?
On November 15, 2024, the world watched in awe as boxing legend Mike Tyson faced off against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul in an exhibition match that had fans buzzing for weeks. The fight, held in Arlington, Texas, and aired live on Netflix, ended with Paul being declared the winner, sparking […]
Elon Musk’s influence on the election: Power, politics and social media
After a dramatic election, Donald Trump has won the 2024 U.S. presidential race, marking his return to the White House for a second term. While Trump’s victory was the focal point of the election, Elon Musk’s growing involvement in both the political and digital realms has kept him at the […]
What does closing the Department of Education mean for students?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for a second term, questions emerge about the future of various government agencies at the start of his new administration. One of these agencies, the Department of Education, became a target throughout Trump’s campaign with promises to ‘disband’ the […]
A table full of thanks: classic dishes
In just a few weeks, we will go the whole day fasting to have room for the feast that brings friends and family together around the table. It’s a time to express gratitude and savor delicious dishes that make this holiday so memorable. While everyone has their own family favorites, […]
Archeologists and Florida’s unmarked slave graves
It was always hot. It was always a long, boring car ride. But my mom and dad made sure to do it every time we went to our second home in South Carolina. We drove on a long dirt road leading to a small clearing in a forest in Kingstree, […]
How the Black male vote shaped election results versus public beliefs
Due to the nature of the article, the interviewees’ identities have been protected. The interviewees, who are all Black males, will be defined by their age demographic, voter status and party affiliation. Subject A: Age 21, preferred not to state political affiliation, did vote in the 2024 election […]
Does my vote really matter?
The 2024 election has left many people with mixed emotions, some confused and some overjoyed with the outcome. Amidst the great divide, one question continues to echo after each election: Does my vote really matter? For many, the answer is a resounding yes. Voting allows individuals to exercise a fundamental […]
A controversial compromise: The Electoral College
While it may seem as though the “popular vote” of the American people should be used to determine the President of the United States, delegates in 1787 found the need to raise the question of how the president should be elected at a Constitutional Convention that year. This concern continued […]
Can we talk about Black mental health?
As conversations around mental health grow in today’s society, many Black households remain reluctant to seek mental health care or even discuss the topic openly. According to the American Counseling Association, “African Americans face numerous challenges that affect their mental health, including high rates of unemployment, poverty, and incarceration; health […]