“Many times it escalates, but you don’t pay attention because you are afraid, so, you don’t say anything,” said Tangela Chipman, 50, a domestic violence survivor. “They tend to use reverse psychology to make you feel as if you’re the problem.” Chipman suffered for years at the hands of […]

  Sitting on the stairs of Coleman Library, St. Juste Marcelin, a sophomore pre-physical therapy sophomore from Miami reminisced on his family values and how they will always be apart of his everyday life. Family values are political and social beliefs or rules that are instilled within a family. Students […]

  The first of November marked the beginning of National Diabetes Month. According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 26 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. Another 79 million Americans have pre-diabetes and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A number of health outlets […]

  Many student and faculty members despise Florida A&M Parking Services. As the end of the semester approaches, citations are on the rise and students are not happy. According to famu.edu, a parking permit does not guarantee a parking space, unless reserved parking. A permit only “allows you to park […]

  Before a scarce crowd of nearly 100 people, Barbara Thompson, author of The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth” hosted a book signing this weekend at the Southside Arts Complex. The signing, which emphasized the achievements […]

  Sexual assault, kidnapping, alcohol poisoning and robberies, are as much a part of homecoming as the parade and other festivities. Throughout the week, events will be held continually. While having fun, there are some safety measures that everyone can take to ensure they have a safe yet memorable experience. […]

  Melanie Andrade and Lash Lorraine believe in standing up for social justice and rallying students for a cause.  Andrade, a junior English student from Polk County, and Lorraine, a junior chemical engineering student from Orlando, are helping to bring positive change to Florida A&M’s  community. Both are campus lead […]

  Florida A&M will hold its Third Annual National Conference on African/Black Psychology, which focuses on violence. The conference comprises a series of events, with one anticipated event – “Gang Girl.” “Gang Girl” will appear Friday at 5 p.m. in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium of the College of […]

  B Sharps Jazz Café still serves the Tallahassee community with one of America’s greatest art forms: Jazz, according to its website. The building originally housed a nursing home in 1921, which was started by Annie L. Shepard, a women’s working band leader. Geraldine Seay, an English professor at Florida […]

  Although many students say goodbye to their pets when they go away to college, a number of students in Tallahassee decide to share their college experience with their furry friends. Many students become pet owners by chance. Some find a stray kitten outside their apartment. Others may end up […]