Desmond Williams led FAMU to three wins in a row this week, averaging a double double with 23 points 10 rebounds. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille For the first time this season, senior forward Desmond Williams was named MEAC player of the week. Desmond Williams led FAMU to three wins […]
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Setting the caged bird free
Sociology student Taylor Darks at her book signing in the University Bookstore on Feb. 27. Photo credit:Taylor Darks Sociology student Taylor Darks did not always imagine that she would be a published author. She has always been creative, but it was at the very start of the Black Lives […]
Snapchat update receives backlash
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Snapchat is a popular social outlet that allows people to create stories with pictures and videos to share with their friends for up to 24 hours. However, the app’s most recent update includes new that people are not about. The new update includes a different layout, […]
House bill would reduce training hours for barbers, beauticians
The required training hours for several occupations could be cut in half if a bill making its way through the Florida Legislature is successful. House Bill 15 would reduce the amount of training hours required for hair braiders, hair wrappers, barbers and nail specialists who are hoping to become […]
Marine pursues degree at FAMU
Christopher Jones has had a passion for computer technology since he was in elementary school. Born and raised in Hapmton, Virginia, Jones always knew that one day he wanted to work with technology for a living. “I’ve always had a passion for computers since I was young because I was […]
The Big Event unites town, gown
Are you ready for one of the largest student service projects in the nation? On Saturday March 24, more than 2,000 college students from FAMU, FSU and TCC will rally to express their gratitude for the Tallahassee community. The Big Event is an annual occasion that incorporates service-oriented activities for […]
Stressed? Check out Word Wednesday Live
Photo credit: Brandon Jones Nancy Boyd knows how to have a good time. More importantly, she wants to make sure students at FAMU have a good time on campus to balance the stresses of college life. Boyd works in the Office of Student Activities on Florida A&M’s campus and serves […]
Teachers should not have to bear arms
Most of the time when we hear the words “to serve and protect” we automatically think of people in the military who are serving their country. We also think of people risking their lives to keep their families, loved ones and country safe. But now it seems as if […]
Teach For America and Urban Teachers strives to inspire future
Teach For America is dedicated to giving all students a great education. Photo credit: Teach For America Students across the United States are being encouraged to take the lead in classrooms and fight against ongoing education inequalities by becoming a part of organizations and programs like Teach For America […]
Superintendent Hannah responds to ‘Black kids would be target practice’ comment by Commisioner Procter
Photo credit: tallahassee.com Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor is adamantly against arming teachers in Florida classrooms saying that “black kids would serve as target practice with armed white teachers”. Procter wrote a letter to the legislative leaders of Florida stating his opinion that “the unarmed children of black taxpayers would become […]