As Florida A&M University begins a new semester, it faces significant upheaval following President Larry Robinson’s departure on Aug. 4. After just one week on the job, interim FAMU President Timothy Beard requested letters of resignation from the entire senior leadership team. At least four members of that team, […]
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Colored hair’s alleged link to mental health and self-expression
Gen Z and younger generations have proven to be some of the most expressive and fashionably open youngsters in society. With the imitations of several decades of yesteryear fashion to the “wild” hair colors that were once frowned upon and deemed unacceptable by many within society. Various exciting colors can […]
DeSantis remains invisible
Tallahassee, FL as we know faced a natural disaster that you can only hear in fairytales. Florida being known for their hurricanes, faced one of their very few major tornadoes last Friday and the damage was devastating. The home of two major universities and the capital of Florida had power […]
Large donation causes stir in FAMU community
On May 4, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) received a record-breaking donation; the institution was gifted nearly a quarter billion dollars during a spring commencement ceremony. Normally, this would be a time for celebration, however, it has caused quite a disruption within the FAMU community, and HBCU community at […]
From Dan Schneider to Diddy, the dark side of entertainment
Every rose has its thorns. The ugly thorn in the entertainment industry’s side is its long history of criminal activity, sexual abuse, and assault allegations. For decades, the media has been flooded with new information about the problems that Hollywood faces, many of which began to show in 2017. That […]
Vaping isn’t worth it
Vapes. We all have heard of them and maybe have even tried them. They can be very addicting and can cause people to constantly buy them. With all of this said, vapes can also be really bad for your health. According to cdc.gov, nicotine can harm the developing adolescent brain. […]
Review: ‘Shirley’ is inspirational
Shirley Chisholm, the nation’s first Black congresswoman, began a historic quest to become president of the United States in 1972. Regina King, an Academy Award, Golden Globe Award, and four Primetime Emmy Awards recipient, plays Chisholm in the new Netflix movie “Shirley,” and takes a deep dive into Chisholm’s career. […]
‘Cowboy Carter’: Beyoncé’s country
#8220;Cowboy Carter,” Act II in Beyoncé’s three-act album project, is a genre-bending journey through the world of country music in Beyoncé’s eyes. Taking a more personal and unique approach than the album’s predecessor, Renaissance, “Cowboy Carter” takes on a genre that often shuts out black voices and opens a door […]
‘Eternal Sunshine’ is Ariana Grande at her best
Midnight struck on Friday, March 8, and Ariana Grande gave the world her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine.” This is her first album in three years. The entire album feels like a beautiful breath of fresh air. A large portion of the songs on the album can resonate with listeners. […]
‘Quiet on Set’ reveals grim stories
In a profession where beauty frequently conceals darker truths, “Quiet on Set” fearlessly confronts one of the most widespread yet controversial issues: the abuse of child stars behind the scenes. Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz served as directors of the documentary, which pulls back the layers of silence to reveal […]