Author: Darryl Lewis | Staff writer

News

Local landmark Cabo’s set to close

Loyal customers and staff were disappointed to learn that Cabo’s Island Grill & Bar will be closing its doors Oct. 23. The owner, 70-year-old Mike Ferrara, has decided to retire and says it is going to be a heartfelt week. “I love what I do,” he said. “There has been […]

Opinions

Black children disproportionately affected by COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has touched every corner of the world. As the infection spreads, the mortality rate remains high, and the economic devastation is unprecedented The pandemic has revealed a formidable racial disparity in the United States, putting racial and ethnic minorities at a particular disadvantage, accentuating and amplifying racial […]

News

Leon County faces substitute teacher shortage

After over a year of remote-learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Leon County Schools returned to in-person instruction this fall. While many students and parents viewed this academic return to normalcy as a welcome break from virtual classes and part-time homeschooling, substitute teachers have been more hesitant to return to […]

News

FSU receives grant to help students in Title 1 schools

Florida State University has received a $1.3 million federal grant to help increase local Title I schools’ college enrollment rates. FSU’s plan is to create a pre-college program funded by the federal TRIO Programs’ five-year Talent Search grant, allowing high school students to experience college life in order to boost […]

Sports

Rattlers in spotlight in ESPN docuseries

From packing Bragg Memorial Stadium on Saturdays to traveling hundreds of miles to cheer for their team, there is no question that Rattlers show their school pride through supporting FAMU’s football team. FAMU, ranked the No. 1 public HBCU in the country by U.S. News & World Report, has helped […]

Opinions

Set Friday switching locations

Set Friday is a rich historical event that originated years ago that is known for its astonishing atmosphere for students, greek life and vendors. In the beginning of the semester, it was announced that there would only be one Set Friday for the year. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise […]

Lifestyles

Lush Cosmetics comes to town for the holidays

Lush Cosmetics opened a pop-up shop in Governor’s Square Mall this month. The store promotes itself as a bath, skin, body and hair care company on its website with a mission to create handmade, low-waste, cruelty-free and vegetarian products. Open locally until Jan. 15, Lush announced the theme of the […]

News

City joins lawsuit challenging ‘anti-riot bill’

A small shout and the sound of applause broke the solemn tones of Wednesday’s Tallahassee City Commission meeting after commissioners unanimously decided to join a coalition of cities throughout the state that are challenging House Bill 1, arguing it is unconstitutional. The city’s lawsuit would focus primarily on HB 1’s […]

Lifestyles

Town hall addresses students’ concerns

Florida A&M University housing and the Residence Hall Association put together a campus services town hall meeting on Wednesday. The Residence Hall Association is a student-led organization with the purpose of bettering the experiences of students living on campus through advocacy and student leadership. Caleb Young, a third-year computer science […]