When the green and orange flags line the entire campus, trailing the highest of seven hills with the spirit of October, it must mean only one thing: Homecoming. The anticipation of homecoming week and the festivities that it brings is like no other. FAMU’s Student Government Association allocates a significant […]
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FAMU Homecoming lineup disappoints
Homecoming is one of the biggest events that FAMU students look forward to every year. This particular homecoming, students are not thrilled about the events that have been scheduled. In short, students are highly disappointed with what this homecoming has to offer. For the past few years FAMU’s SGA Homecoming […]
Thomas Jefferson should not be celebrated in Coleman
Thomas Jefferson is known as one of America’s founding fathers. He was the third president of the United States and the primary writer of The Declaration of Independence. He is honored in the United States as one of the early pioneers who helped shape the U.S. government as we know […]
When student-athletes bid farewell to their sport
Life after college can be quite the adjustment for the average student, but it can be an even rougher transition for student-athletes. Getting acclimated to a less-demanding routine and a world where exercise is an option rather than a daily built-in responsibility can seem foreign to individuals who spent their […]
FAMU should offer mental health days
As World Mental Health Day passes us by, it’s easy for students to wonder whether our mental health is actually being taken seriously, or only briefly discussed on days like Monday where a holiday had to be designated for it to be brought up. It is fair to say that […]
Is ghosting healthy?
An expression the older generation often adheres to is “communication is key,” but generation Z feels the complete opposite and would instead stick to “ghosting.” The Urban Dictionary defines ghosting as “The act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer wishes to date. […]
What about Jeffery Dahmer’s victims?
Millions of families have become interested in the Netflix series “Dahmer.” Between 1978 and 1991, serial killer and sex offender Jeffrey Lionel Dahmer, popularly known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal” or the “Milwaukee Monster,” killed and dismembered 17 men and boys. Real crime and bad guys are profoundly ingrained in American […]
Standardized testing: Are students taught or trained?
In 2002, the No Child Left Behind Act was put into effect by President George W. Bush as a way to keep the low-scoring children from “falling behind.” It was also designed to improve test scores. This eventually put elementary, middle and high schools in the United States under a […]
Calm during the storm
Last week, Hurricane Ian caused the closure of multiple university campuses, including FAMU, out of caution of the storm’s trajectory. Tallahassee, though not in the direct path of Hurricane Ian, wanted to take the necessary precautions due to the very impactful storm. However, the school closure on FAMU’s campus proved […]
Is Tallahassee losing its appeal for students?
Tallahassee has witnessed significant upheaval in 2022, prompting some to wonder if the city has lost its appeal. There has been an increase in shootings near FAMU and FSU, popular clubs and restaurants have closed, and FAMU, has been portrayed poorly in the media on several occasions. There was a […]