Everyone knows that anticipation of huge sales, major discounts and full online carts during black Friday and cyber Monday. With companies like Pretty Little Things, Fashion Nova, Nasty Gal and Shein having discounts up to 99% off, small business could be at risk. Fashion Nova, one of the leading sellers […]
Author: Heaven Jones | Staff writer
This virus is extremely real
Many of us have adopted the COVID-19 virus into our everyday routines. Since restrictions have lifted many have attended parties, stopped wearing a mask and even called the virus a hoax. With death tolls reaching new daily heights and the amount of positive results appearing across the U.S., the virus […]
Netflix’s ‘Grand Army’ talks about all the right things
Despite controversial news around the show, the Netflix original “Grand Army” has been creating a lot of buzz. From being outed to being betrayed by close friends, the teen melodrama has piled on layers. With its similarities to “Degrassi” and HBO’s “Euphoria,” this show has presented an array of stories […]
Rattlers take part in ‘stroll to the polls’
Florida A&M’s Efferson Student Union and the Tallahassee chapter of the Dream Defenders co-hosted “Stroll to The Polls” on Saturday. The event was designed to encourage FAMU students to exercise their right to vote. While many have taken to social media to promote early voting, Rattlers like Jasmine Hudson took […]
I was hoping to find ‘A Different World’ at FAMU
Upon my arrival to campus in 2017 I bombarded my brain with college vlogs and endless episodes of “A Different World.” Expecting some kind of “woke” utopia, Coleman love and a strong sense of community, my FAMU experience failed to check all the boxes. Due to warped expectations, my HBCU […]
Some beauty standards are dangerous and damaging
Beauty standards have been around since the beginning of time. From pale faces and powdered wigs to corsets and rib removing, many have gone to extreme lengths to achieve a certain look or status. At the same time, toxic chemicals, botched surgeries, and deathly fashion have affected women tremendously, though […]
Businesses that are Black-owned and eco-friendly
From lipsticks to rings, Black business owners are paving the way in the world of ethical and sustainable consumption. Many brands are currently transitioning to be more eco-friendly in support of the sustainable mission. While waste and harsh chemicals affect our environment daily, these three brands are not only giving […]
2 FAMU students in inaugural class of Beats by Dr. Dre
After the murder of George Floyd,protests have flooded the news and “activism” has been one of the key words of 2020. With many putting their life on the line to stand up against injustices, others decided to let their creativity speak for them. Beats By Dr. Dre announced a new […]
These FAMU students embrace sustainability
When talking about sustainability, you may only think of the saying, “reduce, reuse and recycle.” But some FAMU students have taken it to the next level. Linney Osias and Simone Sadler, co-founders of Plaid n Polka Dots, have created an environmentally ethical source for shopping fashionably. Many synthetic materials such […]