Year: 2023

Opinions

What Black men want

Love is a universal language that transcends cultural and racial boundaries. However, it’s important to acknowledge that each individual receives love in their own unique way. When it comes to understanding Black men, meeting their physical, emotional and mental needs is crucial to building meaningful connections with them. Black men, […]

Lifestyles

Is group or individual study more effective?

As midterms bid their temporary farewell and final exams sneakily tiptoe into the academic foreground, the debate on the most effective study method echoes through the corridors of student discussions, faculty reflections and academic research circles. Front and center in this ongoing discussion is a pivotal question — is studying […]

Sports

Rattlers conclude road trip

The Florida A&M women’s basketball team ended its first three games of the season 0-3, with losses to the University of Tennessee, Middle Tennessee State University, and the University of Florida. In the season opener the Rattlers fell to Tennessee, Coach Gordon’s alma mater, 93-64. Starting guard Ahriahna Grizzle led […]

News

BOG signs off on plan for new dorm

Two questions remain the same every year when arriving at Florida A&M University: When will FAMU get more housing, and when will FAMU get more parking? While the second question is still in the air, the Florida Board of Governors may have helped the university solve the first one when […]

News

Local pastor vies for City Commission seat

A familiar name is making his name more known around Tallahassee as he campaigns for a spot on the City Commission. Pastor and community leader Rudy Ferguson is challenging first-term Commissioner Jack Porter for Seat 1 on the City Commission. A primary is scheduled for August with a general election […]

Lifestyles

Some are unable to go home for Thanksgiving

For many people, the holidays mark a particular time of year when they can spend time together, eat, and make memories with family and friends. In America, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season. It is a day to offer thanks and celebrate with food that keeps many families […]

Lifestyles

Elijah Rutland lets his artwork speak for him

Everyone knew early on that Elijah Rutland was a child of few words. Now, the Atlanta-born, Macon-raised 2022 Florida A&M University graduate is a self-made artist and visionary behind Fix My Sole, which deals in everything from apparel design to creative direction. While collaborating with companies such as Nike, the […]

Lifestyles

Scholarships available for studying abroad

There are more than 150,000 college students in the United States who study abroad each year. Only 5% of these students are African American. Studying abroad is something that every college student should get to experience. There are plenty of different countries to visit, connections to be made, and adventures […]

News

Jones joins Biden’s HBCU advisory board

In a significant move highlighting the Biden administration’s commitment to higher education, Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones has been appointed to serve on the president’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This appointment recognizes Jones’ tireless advocacy for educational equity and his dedication to uplifting minority communities […]