In recent weeks the globe has been struck by the coronavirus, a viral infection originated in Wuhan, China in a meat selling farmers market. Since hyper media coverage of this virus has surfaced around the world the reaction from citizens has been harmful and ignorant to those of Asian descent. […]
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CEDAR empowers me and other students with disabilities
The Center for Disability Access and Resources (CEDAR) is positioned to aid students with learning, psychological and physical disabilities. CEDAR is a resource center to provide support-programs and reasonable accommodations to students who seek help to broaden their skills and to gain personal, academic and professional development. There are currently […]
Column: Assessing FAMU’s haul on Signing Day
The first Wednesday of February is like Christmas Day for collegiate football programs and high school student-athletes. It is National Signing Day. The national letter of intent is what the athletes sign to seal their commitment to their respective college or university. Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons has done […]
Review: MadSo, so average
If you are looking to spend between $8-$30 of your hard-earned money on an average meal, Madison Social should be the first point of interest on your list. Madison Social, affectionately known as “MadSo,” sits at 705 South Woodward Ave., or as they put it, “in the shadows of Doak […]
Why Kobe Bryant’s impact transcended the game of basketball
Take a second and remember where you were at or what you were doing on the date of January 26, 2020. Unfortunately on this day the basketball community along with the world, lost Kobe Bean Bryant, Gianna Bryant, along with seven other lives in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, […]
It’s time to let black girls be black girls
Growing up, my parents had a rule, I wasn’t allowed to wear color nail polish. During that time, I just thought my parents were being strict. How could something that all my friends were doing could be so bad? When I asked parents about it, they said one thing “it […]
PETA’s ad downplays Kaepernick’s message
With the 54th Super Bowl taking place this past Sunday, nearly everyone looks forward to seeing what humorous and powerful messages will be sent during commercial breaks from companies who get the chance to advertise during one of the most-watched, televised events in the US. Marketing and creative teams for […]
The Grammys exclude hip hop
As celebrities donned their luxe couture attire to Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala, all eyes were on Sean Love Combs as he took center stage with his acceptance speech. Affectionately known as “Diddy”, the legendary music mogul was presented the “2020 Industry Icon” award for his longevity in the industry and […]
Bullies are out of control on Twitter
Basketball legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other people were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday in Calabasas, Calif. The seven other people were John Atobelli, Kerri Atobelli, Alyssa Atobelli, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester, Christian Mauser and the pilot Ara Zobayan. The helicopter was headed to Bryant’s Mamba […]
Is pre-campaigning out of control?
Students at Florida A&M University are preparing themselves for the intense upcoming campaign season. Every year the school hosts a campaign period where students who want to represent the university from a larger standpoint get up as early as seven in the morning to convince their classmates to vote for […]