Invisible Americans: An FSU grad student reassesses DACA
Imagine living in this country for as far back as you can remember. Your friends and family live here. You’ve gone to school and graduated here. You learned how to drive here. You opened a […]
May 2017
Three FSU Alumni of Color Network members tell their stories
A couple years back, during one of FSU’s Homecoming and Family Weekends, former Chief Officer of Diversity and Inclusion Sean Huddleston said he noticed a problem that needed to be addressed. From what he saw, […]
“Your hair is too nice to be black:” Life as a naturalista
By Khalima Botus-Foster Staff Writer For the past three years, I have been wearing my natural hair again after getting relaxers for almost six years. The process wasn’t the easiest, but I enjoyed it every […]
Across the Ocean: The Importance of Spontaneity
I have had the great opportunity in the past few months to travel to parts of Europe I never in a million years thought I would ever see. Examples include Scotland, England, Belgium and Italy. […]
Half Waif in top form on “form/a”
“form/a” is an experimental pop EP, released in early April, laced with electronic synth and chamber music elements that expands upon artist Nandi Rose Plunkett’s sense of home. Raised in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Plunkett is the […]
Too many cooks in Gorillaz’s kitchen
Gorillaz has never had a specific sound. The Damon Albarn side project has never tied itself down to one genre, but it still maintained identifiable – when you hear a Gorillaz song, you know it. […]
The Pawgress Report: Who Rescued Who?
Introducing Hazel Mae, junior Monica Jean’s wonderfully wrinkly and kindhearted shar pei mix. “I knew I wanted to adopt a shelter dog. I wasn’t too particular about the breed. I just wanted to give a […]
Students share work at Onyx Launch
Junior Emily Robinson, editor-in-chief of The Onyx, said during her sophomore year, The Onyx was “kind of thrown into my lap.” Despite being unprepared, she said it was one of the best experiences she’s had […]
Senior studio art majors premiere work in MazGal
Ten studio art students showcased their work in the senior thesis exhibitions on April 24 and May 1 in the Mazmanian Art Gallery. Their work uncovered internal and external forces that have been holding them […]
Wale “SHiNEs” at FSU’s spring concert
Students began to fill a sold-out DPAC at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12 for SUAB’s spring concert featuring D.C. rapper Wale. Each attendee received a multi-colored flashing lightstick. Students waved them in anticipation until […]