With the end of the semester rapidly approaching, many graduating seniors are preparing for the next level of adulthood. Florida A&M University is known for setting students up for postgraduate success, but some graduating seniors say that there are many areas where the university can improve. Graduating senior and agriculture […]
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The fall of Kanye
In the wake of his antisemitic tweets, the 45-year-old rapper Kanye West lost many endorsements and deals that aid in his billionaire status. Companies such as Gap, Balenciaga, Adidas, Foot Locker, Def Jam, CAA and MRC have cut ties with West. Even social media platforms have suspended his accounts. “Coming […]
Is Capstone fair?
Completing and passing capstone is a major requirement for the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) students to graduate. Without even noticing, students prepare for capstone during their entire college career until their graduating semester to present their professional portfolio to a panel of professionals. Since freshman year, I […]
Homecoming didn’t always live up to the hype
Florida A&M University’s recent homecoming celebration was a huge event in Tallahassee. Current students and alumni spent an entire week paying tribute to the customs, rituals and other aspects of their alma mater. Many students said that they had to make the best out of homecoming. FAMU enjoyed a huge […]
Senioritis is the worst
I’m not really sure if it’s something that every student has or will experience, but for me it has hit like a ton of bricks. For the past four years, I have witnessed the university change and grow in many ways. Now I can admit that it is a beautiful […]
A call for change, or are FAMU’s students’ pleas for help going unheard?
College is a time of new journeys, and bountiful excitement as many students transition into a new era. The same could be said for students here on campus at FAMU; parties, classes, and socializing are a part of the expedition. However, despite all the good that comes with the illustrious […]
Is college dating dead?
When most students begin to embark on their college journey they are bombarded with tips and advice on what not to do when you get to college. One of those common tips is to not commit yourself to a serious relationship when you get there. Why is that? When most […]
I grew up with FAMU homecomings
Homecoming is easily the best time of the year. It’s where everyone is coming home to celebrate, have fun and be reminded of memories created on “the hill.” But what is homecoming like when you are already home? Born and raised in Quincy, which is at most 30 minutes west […]
A Friday night to forget
I made plans to attend the FAMU NPHC step show on Friday and head to a party later that night after the show. Since the step show started at 7 p.m., I was under the impression that it would run no later than 9 p.m., the latest 10 p.m. I […]
It’s game on at the Huntsman
The relatively new the Huntsman — it opened in late July — brings a unique experience to Tallahassee. Located on East Tennessee Street at the location previously held by Cypress, it’s a fresh take on an old building. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the valets, something new to the […]