Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Alexis Nelson has embraced entrepreneurship with her local boutique BLK Luxe. At 24, Nelson did something that most her age couldn’t imagine accomplishing at this early age. When asked what inspired her to become an entrepreneur, the Florida State University alumna said that she wanted to be her own boss. […]
As homecoming approaches, students start getting exciting about their favorite part of the fall semester. With an overload of activities available to students during homecoming week, and though students are eager to participate, they are beginning to realize what comes with this. As students gear up to buy tickets for […]
At Florida A&M University, there is no shortage of one-of-a-kind Black-owned businesses founded by students. Count Josh Taylor, a fourth-year architecture major, among them. Taylor is the CEO of his apparel company, Humble Boss Clothing. Humble Boss Clothing is a luxury streetwear brand. According to Taylor, luxury streetwear ensures that […]
This photo shows the anger and frustration that followed a generational tragedy. On May 2, 1959, Betty Jean Owens, a student at Florida A&M University was raped by four white men: William Collinsworth, Ollie Stoutamire, David Beagles and Patrick Scarbourough. Unfamiliar with most cases of white men sexually assaulting Black […]
Recently, FAMU Athletics announced Tiffani Dawn Sykes as the new Athletic Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Seeing the controversial matters that the Athletics Department has faced within the last few months makes you wonder who the people are working behind the scenes. Who is helping these students become something great in […]
Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, standing in front of the Lighthouse at Brooklyn Yard apartment complex, announced Monday the purchase of the complex from Summit Properties along with a management arrangement for the remainder of the year. The property on Eugenia Street near campus will increase the number of […]
Terrence Bryant, a fourth-year health major, says he was inspired to join Florida A&M University’s Army ROTC program because it helped him get back into school and earn an income while serving in the U.S. Army. “I was struggling financially and in school quite a bit. I was close to […]
In preparation for hurricane Ian, Florida A&M University canceled classes for a week. The hurricane ended up making a shift and missed Tallahassee, but students and staff got an unplanned fall break. Students have mixed feelings on whether a fall break should be implemented into academic calendars going forward. FAMU […]
In 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments was passed to ensure in part that women and men participating in athletics get an equal opportunity. Yet 50 years later, women’s athletic teams still struggle to receive the same support as male athletic teams. Even many pro women’s’ athletic teams deal […]
A historically significant oak tree in the Fort Braden community will no longer be cut down thanks to a petition started by local residents. Big Oak Tree, as it is locally known, was scheduled to be removed to make room for new power lines that are being installed along Blountstown […]