Year: 2023

Opinions

Men’s mental health needs to be a priority

November marks National Men’s Health Awareness Month, and Florida A&M University is teaming up with Aetna to provide valuable services for students. Men’s health is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of well-being in today’s society. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the life expectancy for men […]

Lifestyles

Bronson Jones learns valuable lessons

In his latest album, “The Sun Shines On Us All,” Bronson “Israel” Jones leads listeners on a journey of personal growth and maturation. A standout piece is the fifth track, “O’Shea,” where Jones draws parallels between his experiences and those of the iconic O’Shea “Ice Cube” Jackson. The song details […]

Lifestyles

Glam Graphics making an impact

Ja’Caiya Y. Stephens, a student entrepreneur, has taken the campus of Florida A&M University by storm with her branding and marketing business, Glam Graphics. Stephens transferred from Clark Atlanta University in the spring of 2022 to follow her goal of becoming a journalist. With her dreams at the forefront of […]

News

Seminole Tribe to launch sports betting app

The Seminole Tribe of Florida earlier this month announced a gaming expansion in all six of its casinos. Starting Dec. 7, the Seminole casinos are launching a gambling app that includes craps, roulette and sports betting. The app was announced a week after the United States Supreme Court blocked a […]

Sports

Club-level volleyball growing

Club volleyball at Florida A&M falls somewhere between recreational play and varsity-level competition. It provides players with an exceptional opportunity to develop their skills, build lasting connections, and cultivate an appreciation for the game beyond the court. Aniya Thomas, a third-year biology pre-med student from Fresno, California, is the president […]

News

Fund-raising at FAMU keeps growing

Each year at Florida A&M’s homecoming football game, there is an announcement to share the total amount of donations made to certain programs, colleges and schools. This year, FAMU raised a whopping $25.7 million in donations. While this money is not raised during the week of homecoming, the numbers are […]

Lifestyles

Hip hop celebration draws a crowd (but not T-Pain)

The Tallahassee community gathered Friday for the “50 Years of Hip Hop” celebration concert at the Adderley Amphitheater in Cascades Park. Hip-hop icons Doug E. Fresh and MC Lyte and local artists who have been in the industry for more than 20 years delivered fantastic performances at the celebration. According […]

Sports

Rattlers victorious over rivals on Senior Night

In a mesmerizing clash that unfolded on the much-anticipated Senior Night, the Florida A&M University Women’s Volleyball Team delivered a resounding triumph against their rivals, the Bethune Cookman University Wildcats in four sets. The gymnasium buzzed with anticipation as family, friends and fans filled the stands, eager to witness the […]

Lifestyles

B.E.S.T. You now on FAMU’s campus

B.E.S.T. You, recently chartered on FAMU’s campus, is looking to introduce girls to the idea of sisterhood and to develop each girl to become a positive change agent of their generation. B.E.S.T. You members were seen beautifully dressed and excited to connect with students in their B.E.S.T. You sweaters at […]

News

Bill would add transparency to vehicle repairs

Florida Senate Bill 194, legislation aimed at improving accountability and transparency in the motor vehicle repair industry, promises to significantly change how repair shops handle crash-related repairs. This bill was filed on Oct, 12 by Senator Joe Gruters, a Republican from Sarasota. With a focus on consumer protection and law […]