Friday, August 1, 2025
Felicia Vanqueta Smith is proof that the race does not always go to the swiftest, as she pursues her dream to own a hair salon, Four-Sixteen. Smith, 47, has made her name as a minister and a strong activist for spiritual and mental health. Just over two decades ago, she […]
Patricia Green-Powell says her tenure has been a rewarding and inspiring journey marked by groundbreaking educational achievements. “I am pleased to lead the only state supported HBCU uniquely positioned to carry out a legislative mandate that entrusts us with educating minorities about marijuana for medical use and the impact of […]
FAMU alumna and artist Victoria Sharpe is proof that a hobby can be turned into a business. The self-taught artist began practicing her painting skills in August 2019. At first, Sharpe did not plan on selling or showcasing her artwork until people started collecting her art and Sharpe was inspired […]
For the third straight yearFlorida state Reps.Anthony Sabatini and Mike Hill have submitted a proposal for the same widely scrutinized bill, HB 6001, better known as “campus carry.” His original stance in a Tweet posted in 2018, “The arbitrary restriction against CWP [concealed weapons permit] holders carrying on college campuses […]
On Wednesday, Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson released the remote learning schedule for the Spring semester. While the country is in the midst of its worst pandemic in history, he has announced that face-to-face instruction will begin on Jan. 19. “In an effort to safeguard the health of our […]
Managing a mental illness is much like fighting an internal war with yourself. You have your good days and your not so good days, but during the holidays it may be a little bit harder to bask in the cheer. Especially during a global pandemic. As COVID-19 cases rise again […]
Pho 7 is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant located on West Pensacola Street. It is a great spot for college students to explore a new cuisine. It is about a three-minute walk from the University Village Shopping Center. The environment is welcoming and cozy. The interior of the restaurant is quaint, but the […]
Canopy Road Café has four locations in Tallahassee and several others throughout the state of Florida. Best known for their breakfast/brunch and cozy environment, they offer breakfast, brunch and lunch. I visited their eatery on Apalachee Parkway, where I was greeted by the smell of fresh pancakes, a few sounds […]
As a community, the city of Tallahassee is coming together in hopes of decreasing their high food insecurity rates. Organizations like Good News Outreach, Second Harvest of the Big Bend, and FAMU’s physicians in training are working diligently to provide food to individuals and families who are in need. These […]
This semester at Florida A&M University has been filled with more challenges than ever before. From starting this semester with many students who either withdrew from FAMU or stayed home to continue school virtually, to barely any in person events, this was not a year for the weak. Due to […]