Florida A&M School of Journalism & Graphic Communication alumnus and CBS News senior producer Kim Godwin won the 2010 Emmy Award for “Outstanding Business and Economic Reporting in a Regularly Scheduled Newscast.” Her winning series “Financial Family Tree”, which Godwin says means, “we’re all related or connected by money,” provides […]
Author: Vernika Moore
One of FAMU’s own shines at Mayor’s race summit
In a room full of city and state employees getting a dose of racial sensitivity training, I heard the word “cracker,” as it refers to a Caucasian person. I widened my eyes at the sound of the racial slur and briefly skimmed the room for the slightest responsive gesture […]
Not enough space for fans and students
It is officially homecoming week. People from everywhere will amass outside Bragg Stadium for a chance to see their beloved alma mater defeat Morgan State University on Saturday. However, the biggest contest of the weekend will be between spectators as they search for adequate seating. From the game’s inception until […]
Professors getting played and not paid
Several staff members can look forward to a $1,000 pay raise in a little over a week. But for the majority of professors and public safety officers, November 5 will be little more than yet another hard day at work. That’s because, for these employees, there is no additional compensation […]
More people are opting for early voting
With the general election on Nov. 2, many Florida voters have made their way to the polls. Early voting began on Oct. 18 and has allowed voters to get involved without having to wait in long lines on Election Day. Throughout the day on Monday, voters lined […]
Tucker Hall gets a more eco-friendly makeover
Tucker Hall’s new “eco- renovations” take the campus further into its green movement. Walking through Tucker Hall, anyone can notice its renovated surroundings. Though there is more than a new paint job and chairs. Tucker Hall has received many new energy efficient improvements. According to project manager […]
Tallahassee set to host a summit on race
The taboo subject of race was put on full display this past Monday and Tuesday. The eighth annual Mayor’s Summit on Race, Culture and Human Relations was designed to explore and create ideas to make Tallahassee a more inclusive city. The event featured a series of presentations, workshops […]
SGA embraces student diversity
The Department of Diversity is the newest edition to the executive branch of the Student Government Association. The idea for the branch was created in hopes to help students understand each other better and give every student a voice. “The long term goals of the department are […]
FAMU alumna brews success
A packed lecture hall in FAMU’s School of Business and Industry rumbles from the conversations of over-animated freshmen. As professor White quiets the pupils to begin the test review, she remembers being a student in those classes less than 10 years ago. Ironically, business owner LaTanya White supplemented her […]
‘A Red Flag’ speaks a dark truth about abuse
A starless sky cannot be wished upon And what cannot be wished upon leaves no hope And a cloudless day makes tears seem selfish Selfish because even the rain decided not to fall A rain that makes a scorching hot day cool Washes the pavement we walk on Helps in […]