Miss Big Brother Little Brother, Amanda Roan, tops off National Women’s Day by hosting the “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” on Sunday afternoon to bring awareness to sexual assault. Roan, a junior social work student from Miami, Florida, arranged a week’s worth of events leading up to National Women’s […]
Author: Shadell Bromell | Staff writer
Tallahassee ranked highest in STD in Florida: Here’s why
Collegians may be responsible for placing Tallahassee as the only city in Florida ranked for having one of the highest STD cases in the nation. Last year, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention released it’s latest Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report. The full report included ranking tables to track […]
Lizzo may have crossed a line
The award-winning singer Lizzo’s latest outfit appearance Sunday night sent many Twitter users into overdrive. The Video Music Award nominated artist is praised for her body-positivity and feel-good music. Her break-out song “Truth Hurts,” released in 2017, made her the longest reigning solo artist for a No. 1 song in […]
She left SJGC after one year to be a model
Former Florida A&M student Mya Thompkins left school after one year to pursue her dream of becoming a supermodel. Thompkins started her college career as a journalism major last fall. She said she looked up to public figures like Oprah Winfrey and chose to follow in her footsteps to become […]
Debate aims to bridge gender divide
Students turned the heat up on a cool Tuesday night during a debate over controversial topics for both genders. The FAMU Peer Mentor Program hosted Guy Code vs. Girl Code at Perry Paige Auditorium. The aisles were separated by gender, allowing both sides to advocate for their group. Guys and […]
How much more will you pay to support local Black businesses?
Consumers who support local Black businesses regardless of the price of their merchandise, say they’ want to see Black entrepreneurs succeed. Florida A&M University is home to some 10,000 students, the Incomparable Marching 100 and Black small businesses. Students create independently owned and operated companies to support themselves and build […]
Airmen of Note bring swing to Lee Hall
The Airmen of Note kicked off its fall 2019 tour and pre-70th anniversary at Florida A&M University by continuing an ensemble tradition started in 1950. In the midst of honoring FAMU alumnus and Tuskegee Airman LT. James R. Polkinghorne, Jr., the university also was a tour site for the United […]
Movie theaters are timeless
Although on-demand is popular and seamlessly accessible, movie lovers still prefer to view films on the big screen. Surround sound, sweet deals and popcorn with the movie theater butter are all exclusive perks for theater goers. These bonuses continue to keep box offices booming with ticket sales. On the other […]
It’s better to take notes by hand, experts say
Contrary to the advancement of technology in society, research shows that note taking by hand is more effective for students’ long-term comprehension. Although technology is a big factor in our everyday life, the typing of a keyboard is nothing compared to the pressing of a pen on paper. Computer note-taking […]
We need more shows like ‘Dear White People’
“Dear White People” is a Netflix original series focusing on the perspectives of Black students at a predominantly white Ivy League school. It grapples with issues such as race, gender, and sexuality in the Black community. “Dear White People” attempts to provide an inside-look into Black lives. The show is […]