It is officially FAMU homecoming week, a week that people wait yearly to take part in. “The Experience” is the homecoming theme for this year. It is a week when businesses from all over come together to tailgate and promote their brands whether it be their clothing business or their […]
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Student loan debt relief underway
For many students, the burden of loans weighs heavy on their shoulders as they matriculate through their institution. On Monday, the one-time loan debt relief application opened up, giving 40 million Americans a sigh of relief. Offered through the federal Department of Education under the Biden administration, it will allow […]
Regulations for rent increases under consideration
Inflation has caused homeowners and landlords to raise the prices for tenants. The problem with this: It’s happening without a timely notice. The Leon County city commission is considering a proposed ordinance that regulates rent increases. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, in the past year, rent has increased by 15% […]
Student Senate greets new members
The senate held their annual Monday meeting on October 17. Seats were full due to the eight newly elected freshmen senators and two graduate senators. SGA President Zackery Bell swore in the senators and reminded them to remember why they ran and stay true to who they are. President Pro-Tempore, […]
Market Monday takes center stage
Homecoming has returned, and there are numerous events planned out for the reset of this week. The theme for FAMU’s 2022 homecoming is “The FAMU Experience,” and one of the events that started the festivities was Market Monday. It is geared around locals and students promoting their businesses and products […]
Homecoming begins with Blessings and Brunch
Homecoming week is finally here, and Kelontae Gavin welcomed the start of the annual celebration during Sunday’s traditional Blessings and Brunch event at the Gaither Gym. Blessings and Brunch is a homecoming event that consists of prayers, short spiritual messages and singing of gospels. This usually happens during the first […]
Fat shaming is simply wrong
Fat shaming is in our brain in a way we aren’t even aware of. It might be as simple as scrolling on Instagram thinking, “Wow, she really shouldn’t be wearing that dress with thighs like that” or perhaps holding the opinion that ladies with larger arms are amazing in the […]
Corey Simon, can we talk?
As the November midterm elections rapidly approach, many candidates are ramping up appearances, doubling down on party rhetoric and reasserting to the public just how important this upcoming election is. But one candidate has taken an unusual route to earning the public’s trust by circumventing both interviews and candidate forums […]
Amberly Williams continues to impress
Grace, beauty and poise are three word that define Amberly Williams, who is well known on the campus of Florida A&M University. She made sure to work hard from day one to become the successful individual she is today. Growing up in Midway, a small town just west of Tallahassee, […]
How long will FAMU, other HBCUs enjoy brand partnerships?
With an influx of household-name brands now partnering and recruiting at HBCUs, some are debating those brands’ intentions. In the past two years, Florida A&M University has acquired partnerships with Nike, LeBron James, Wakati Hair, Estée Lauder and Twitter. Brands have been able to make their contribution to the institution […]