Back in August, Taylar Hall got the idea to bring in her 21st birthday with service. Turning 21 is a monumental age for many young adults. It permits them to legally buy alcohol and is also a step closer to the removal of the add-on fee when renting a car. […]
Author: Youdline Joseph | Staff writer
T.I., double-standards and misogyny
When it comes to parenting, it’s normal for parents to want to know if their kids are sexually active. The main questions they’ll usually ask their kids are: “Are you being safe?” and “How long have you been having sex?” Society has set double standards on how to react when […]
Salvation Army hosts a toy drive in hopes to help families in need
Many say the holiday season is one for giving and not receiving, and the Salvation Army demonstrated the adage Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers were posted in front of the doors of the Thomasville road Walmart as they rang bells encouraging people to donate toys for their […]
Students encouraged to register to vote
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Tallahassee Dream Defenders teamed up on Tuesday to get Florida A&M University students to the polls for their event, “BADST Politics: Voter Registration & Dream Defenders Presentation.” The organizations held a voter registration […]
Fraternity continues Angel Tree tradition
The “ice cold” brothers of The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are demonstrating a warm heart this holiday season. BN Angel Tree is an extension of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program which is set to help provide clothing items and/or toys for children and the elderly […]
Review: ‘Black and Blue’ tells it like it is
Directed by Deon Taylor and produced by Sean Sorensen and Roxanne Avent, the $12 million budgeted “Black and Blue” was released Oct. 25. It is about a rookie policewoman who transferred to New Orleans and when she is taken on a ride along, she’s told to stay in the car […]
Rattlers rate their favorite TV shows
Who doesn’t love to be entertained? Pop culture includes a variety of genres such as popular music, movies, television, sports and video games. Television has evolved over the years to continue to attract viewers by offering a movie theater experience in the comfort of our homes or at the tips […]
World’s biggest bounce house has officially landed in Tallahassee
The Big Bounce America made its Tallahassee debut this past weekend on Nov. 8. at Mahan Farm. Big Bounce America 2019 Tour brought its world’s largest bounce house, the featured attraction of the tour and its series of inflatables. In 2018, the attraction was named as the “World’s Biggest Bounce […]
Project preserves legacy of ‘Marching 100’
Preserving a legacy. Dale Thomas, a 1986 graduate of Florida A&M University, is working to restore and share historical footage of the “Marching 100” and the university’s less known music ensembles through a digitization project that is now drawing national attention. Thomas has more than 40 digitized videos published on […]
Veterans Day begins with Operation Thank You
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day – the day in which we honor and recognize the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to defend our freedom. Our nation has come to recognize that no matter the political state of the country, it is important to support […]