A coalition of Black student leaders at Florida State University last week released a statement to the Student Alumni Association in response to the lack of diversity among FSU’s homecoming nominees. According to the official website of the FSU Alumni Association, the Student Alumni Association is a student-run organization that […]
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Seminar focuses on sea-level rise
Florida A&M University’s School of the Environment hosted its weekly seminar series on Friday. The series is designed to help students who have a passion for STEM programs with professional development, networking and keeping up with current events as they pertain to the environment. The host of these weekly seminars […]
Don’t be intimidated by FAMU’s culture
Some people may describe Florida A&M University as nothing but a popularity and fashion contest. Many students have also said that the university runs off “cliques,” but to truly feel a part of the FAMUly, all it takes is the ability to navigate and network around campus. During the traditional […]
Review: 11-year-old’s ice cream shop a hit
It’s no secret that summers in Tallahassee are hot. If you’re looking for a way to escape the heat, Madison’s Scoop of ParadICE is the perfect place to do it. Located at 1205 South Adams St., with its very bright and colorful paint job, the building is easy to spot […]
Officials push for vaccinations as more information is released
The Food and Drug Administrations has publicly listed all the ingredients in the three COVID-19 vaccines. All listed ingredients can be found on FDA’s website. According to PolitiFact, the FDA occasionally redacts information such as trade secrets in FDA-approved products. With ongoing conspiracy theories and the public’s reluctance to get […]
FAMU Gospel Choir promises unforgettable comeback
The Florida A&M University Gospel Choir had its first week of practice this week after swearing in members Sept. 30. About 75 members were split into four sections — sopranos, altos, tenors and baritones — to form the choir. The choir was founded by Jona’ D. Olds in 1957, who […]
Former star McKinley now coaching at FAMU
Orlando McKinley joined the FAMU football coaching staff this season as a graduate assistant. McKinley was a phenomenal four-year starting cornerback for FAMU who was named an HBCU All-American three times as well as all-MEAC. He holds the FAMU and MEAC records for the longest interception return of 100 yards. […]
Breast cancer survivor feels blessed
Erma Fryson will forever remember 2007. “[It’s] a year I will never forget,” the breast cancer survivor said. “It was the year I was diagnosed with breast cancer.” According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in […]
Getting tested regularly is smart sexual health
College students are usually making the switch from living with their parents to being on their own. The majority of students (94%, according to a recent study) are sexually active and many engage in a variety of sexual risks. Students often go to college without the proper knowledge about sexual […]
Students weigh in on rising rent prices
Rent prices in Tallahassee are slowly rising. According to Bloomberg, national data suggests that in some cities, prices are reaching pre-quarantine rates at a quicker speed as cities open back up and accept more residents, prompting the increase in rent prices. Students all over Tallahassee are noticing some of the […]