Wrestling is a physical sport between two people who are trying to assert a positional advantage over their opponent. Wrestling involves multiple styles including, but not limited to folk-style, Greco-Roman, and free-style. Florida A&M University offers this sport to students who are interested and willing to learn. Considered a club […]
Year: 2023
Alas, Groundhog Day does not bring good news
May the cold continue to get even colder. This morning thousands gathered in Punxsutawney, Pa., to see if Phil the groundhog would spot his shadow — or not. For the past century, history and tradition tell us that if the groundhog spots his shadow on Feb. 2, the winter will […]
FAMU athletics kicks off February with ‘Women in Sports’ panel
Florida A&M University athletics kicked off the new month by celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day with a special panel discussion. In partnership with the FAMU Developmental Research School, the panel highlighted the importance and overall need of women in sports. The discussion took place in the FAMU […]
Music makes my world go round
Have you ever had a long day, only to arrive at your car and collapse in the driver’s seat? You turn on your radio and suddenly you hear your favorite song come on. There’s that immediate rush of excitement and thrill. You know that feeling you have when you close […]
Eggs for breakfast?
Eggs are delicious and protein-packed, making them a powerhouse for jump-starting your morning. This breakfast staple is nutritious enough to maintain body fuel throughout the day. Eggs are incredibly versatile, whether boiled, scrambled, or sunny-side-up, and the health benefits give the incentive to eat them more often. They contain heart-healthy […]
El Patron bounces back
You can expect good drinks, tasty food and amazing bonding times in Tallahassee’s Mexican restaurant, El Patron. But it was not always like that. Many complaints came from customers — along with an inspection by the Department of Health — which led to the restaurant’s closing on Aug. 1, 2022. […]
Do college students know about affordable STD testing?
For many college students, conversations about sexual health and getting tested can be taboo or uncomfortable to share in an open space. As of January 24, Tallahassee is ranked as one of the top five cities in Florida with the highest STD rates. According to ESPN, there are 1,257 HIV […]
Senate OKs recycling bins in Sampson and Young dorms
Monday’s senate meeting lasted for more than three and a half hours for the second week in a row. Senate president Kelton Williams expects that to be the norm for the rest of the semester. “That is a very common thing in the spring,” said Williams. “During the spring, we […]
It’s now Set (every other) Friday
Ta’Alyiah Harris, a health science major at Florida A&M University, has been attending Set Friday since her first year on “the hill.” As she makes her way to the vendors, she takes in the booming speaker playing the latest music, the multitude of students gathering around to watch the fraternities […]
NIL deals would expand under House bill
Florida lawmakers earlier this month officially moved to amend state law and enable universities to assist student-athletes with name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals that are currently generation billions of dollars. HB 99 would repeal a provision in the 2020 Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation bill that prohibits a school “to […]