Year: 2023

Opinions

The 14th is for men too

Since the dawn of time men have been looked down upon for showing emotional vulnerability. They have been scolded for expressing their feelings and many are taught at a young age that it is a sign of weakness. Even with all the progression modern day society has made the world […]

Lifestyles

This woman’s work

Who comes to mind when you think of unconditional love? For me, it’s my mom and grandma. Growing up with an absent father, my mother and grandmother worked twice as hard to make sure I never lacked or wanted for anything. These two women are some of the most selfless […]

Opinions

Tie the knot, not that knot

The concept of having a soul tie with someone has become a recurring topic on social media. Women and men take to the timeline to vent about their deep connection with their significant other and how this tie is hard to break. According to brides.com, a soul tie is an […]

Opinions

He posts me, he posts me not

With the age of technology growing, there seems to be relationship rules and regulations for Instagram and other social media platforms. Issues arise from relationships, usually going back to social media usage. These problems typically stem from liking inappropriate pictures of the opposite sex, not posting your partner as frequently […]

Lifestyles

Those who could see United We Dance enjoyed it

Family and friends gathered in Florida A&M University’s Gaither Gym Saturday night to enjoy various dance organizations at United We Dance. UWD is an event where all dance organizations on FAMU’s campus, along with outside dance troupes at Florida State University, Bethune-Cookman University and other schools come to perform on […]

News

FHSAA backtracks, removes menstrual history question

Florida high schools have been asking female students for their menstrual history in order to participate in athletics. In the past it was optional, but the Florida High School Athletic Association recently proposed a mandatory report from female student-athletes. Students and parents grew increasingly skeptical about the motives behind the […]

News

Lawmakers address opioid crisis on university campuses

In most university dormitories, resident assistants are tasked with planning programs, fostering a welcoming community for first-year and on-campus students, covering the front desk and conducting room inspections. Now their duties may expand if House Bill 39 is passed. It would require resident assistants to administer life-saving drugs to those […]

Lifestyles

Local festival celebrates Black history

FAMU alumna and business owner Janelle Edwards began her business in 2006 after finding her passion. She has a mobile business called Crazyfunkystuff and sells a lot of her jewelry on Etsy. “I would tell anyone that it is all about perseverance and being able to step outside of your […]