If you are on the campus of Florida A&M University, you are no stranger to pageantry. It’s an aspect of campus life that we have become accustomed to. Fresh off spring break, this is the time when most Famuans relax, knowing they have come to the end of pageant season […]
Author: Kristian Thomas | Staff Reporter
Lil Uzi Vert coming to Tallahassee, and he’s bringing special guests
(photo via Instagram photo @liluzivert) Hip-hop rapper Lil Uzi Vert will be performing on the Tucker Civic Center stage at 8 p.m. April 13, accompanied by special guests Young Thug, City girls, and YBN Nahmir. This will be Lil Uzi’s second time in Tallahassee; previously he performed at the now-defunct […]
FAMU orientation leaders win big at workshop
Florida A&M University’s orientation leaders wiped up the competition at this year’s Southern Regional Orientation Workshop (SROW). The workshop took place last weekend in Orlando at the University of Central Florida, where more than 30 different institutions were represented. SROW is an annual conference that takes place at various universities […]
Leola’s Crab Shack is a south-side go-to eatery
When it comes to Southern crab shacks, Leola’s Crab Shack is taking the lead in the Tallahassee community. For the past 11 years Leola’s Crab Shack has been making its mark on the capital city with its authentic home-style seafood. From their crab treys […]
Fresh is better than frozen: The myth that won’t quit
Most of the times when we hear the word “fresh” in front of any type of food we automatically tend to think it’s better or heathier for us. Well that might not always be the case when it comes to fruits and vegetables. There seems to be a common […]
Stay motivated, and finish the semester strong
Photo courtesy of Fundesem.com It’s mighty easy to ignore schoolwork and label it premature slack senioritis. Some of us have been in school for four or five years and even freshmen lose momentum by the end of the academic term. But students can’t let end-of-the-year jitters tear their spirits […]
New program aims to help senior citizens combat loneliness
Senior citizens creating paintings in the art studio. Photo credit: Cierra Richardson The Tallahassee Senior Center plans to help older citizens facing depression and isolation by implementing a new program called UPSLIDE. It stands for Utilizing and Promoting Social Engagement for Loneliness, Isolation and Depression in the elderly. It […]
Black women warriors in spotlight in Black Panther
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille There is no doubt the Black Panther movie has dropped an inspirational bombshell on the black community. Not only did the movie ignite a light in black children, but in the process it has captured different moments in history. An important piece of African history […]
Looking sharp can come with a steep price tag
Barber, Johann Rutherford, begins the hairstyling process on a client in the Rattler’s Edge Hair Salon located on FAMU’s campus. Walking around the campus of Florida A&M University, a variety of visual styling preferences are immediately evident. From shortcut fades to artificial eyelashes to braided synthetic hair, one may wonder […]
Male mentors: A dying breed
Men of the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. mentoring young middle school boys at R. Frank Nims Middle School. Photo by Moses Lordeus America’s largest volunteer supported mentoring program is experiencing a dangerous phenomenon; too many young boys are in the program with not enough […]