Jayla Washington, a junior at Florida A&M University majoring in accounting, has been selected by Cricket Wireless for the 2023 class of its Cricket HBCU Campus Ambassador program. As a Cricket ambassador Washington will be able to expand her network, create campaigns that generate enthusiasm for the Cricket Wireless brand, and strengthen […]
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Farmers Market fills a niche
John Saul started growing mushrooms as a hobby eight years ago. It’s not a hobby anymore, as Saul now distributes mushrooms across the state of Florida. Saul, one of the owners of Play of Sunlight Mushrooms, is a strong advocate for the Tallahassee Farmers Market. “The Tallahassee Farmers Market is […]
Students voice concerns with FAMU’s website
Accessing helpful information is usually quick and easy because everyone uses the internet. Many students at Florida A&M University use the internet to explore a wide array of topics, such as deciding on a major, accessing their financial aid information, campus activities, or organizations they may want to join. Students […]
Conditions at The Social 2700 can be challenging
2700 West Pensacola St., known as The Social 2700 Student Spaces, has come under scrutiny from various sources highlighting a failing infrastructure in multiple units and around the property. Florida A&M student Alexander Harris is a resident of The Social 2700. Harris said his experience staying at The Social 2700 […]
Is HAMU a product of FAMU?
At the end of this years Black History Month, Black TikTokers including Rattlers transformed Hogwarts into a typical Historically Black College or University, complete with house parties, stroll teams, Greek life and much more. “HBCUs played a huge representation,” La’quisha Raphael said. Raphael, who is in her third year as […]
Taqueria Miranda a hidden gem worth discovering
There are many restaurants in Tallahassee to explore, including some that people may not have seen or heard of. Some of these are small businesses that serve exquisite meals that deserve to be recognized. Down West Tennessee Street you will find multiple Hispanic restaurants but one won’t catch your eye […]
CDC: 3 in 5 girls coping with despair
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report with findings of increased waves of depression among teenage girls. Studies show that there is a record high level of sadness, violence and mental health concerns. CDC data reports that this is the highest level reached in the past […]
Meet ‘the girl that FAMU continues to do wrong’
On Feb. 25, Marley Bisme’s ceiling fell through her bathroom shower in Florida A&M’s Palmetto Street Phase III Apartments. Bisme shares the apartment with her roommates, and she posted the situation on different social media platforms such as TikTok and Fizz. When the ceiling came down, Bisme described how her […]
TikTok sets one-hour limit for minors
If you were wondering if young teenagers’ exposure to social media could get any worse, you may be in for a sense of relief. TikTok announced earlier this month that its users under the age of 18 will now have a one-hour limit on their usage of the app. The […]
Truth Hall demolition a done deal
Truth Hall is the latest casualty of Florida A&M University’s ongoing demolition of older, abandoned residence halls. Truth Hall was built in 1958 and last renovated in 1988. It slept 99 students every semester but has been closed since fall 2020. According to FAMU, Truth Hall will be transformed into […]