Homecoming is here, which means the vendors have come to give people a taste of their delicious food and beverages. The annual Taste of a Rattler food festival was held Wednesday on The Set, an event created to give local restaurants and catering companies an opportunity to showcase their fare. […]
Author: Adriana Alexander | Staff writer
Not all hotels require minimum two-night stay during Homecoming
As alumni flock to Tallahassee for this week’s Homecoming festivities, some hotels are requiring guests to book two-night minimum stays. Just off campus, the Hampton Inn and Suites Capitol University on Railroad Avenue requires its guests to book a minimum of two nights. Hampton’s general manager, Bo Schmitz, said this […]
Alumna grinds with HBCU apparel company
On Oct. 17, 2017, By Cait The Great was started by female entrepreneur and FAMU aluma Caitlyn Davis. Davis had always had an interest in creating shirts but did not know how it would begin. It was not until Davis received a lot of interactions and likes from a photo […]
FAMU alum’s podcast aims to land the ‘first punch’
If you’ve ever driven down Dixie Street, then you’ve probably run into George Peak. While he would normally spend most of his days outside enjoying nature and listening to ESPN on his mobile devices, Peak has decided to embark on a new adventure by announcing the launch of his new […]
Real Cool Sportswear caters to FAMU, HBCUs
For Reggie Chennault, it was drive and HBCU love that kept him going. Chennault, a Philadelphia native and a graduate of Georgia State University, is a senior vendor at FAMU providing game day gear since 1995. The owner of Real Cool Sportswear, Chennault resides in Atlanta and makes frequent trips […]
Students who bought tickets to Homecoming Concert want refunds
Tonight’s 2019 Homecoming Concert featuring Lil’ Baby, Ball Greezy and Kash Doll is now a benefit concert. On Tuesday night, the Student Government Association announced via Instagram and Twitter that “the concert is now free admission with a canned good. Those who purchased tickets will be accommodated with floor seats.” […]
Review: ‘The Dark Crystal’ genius at work
Netflix’s “The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” is a series worth talking about. A preadaptation of the 1982 dark fantasy puppet film, “The Dark Crystal” is proving to have been ahead of its time. Upon its 1982 release, the movie flopped. This puppet animated, dark fantasy, adventure film isn’t everyone’s […]
Review: Joy at Glory Days Grill
Juicy, flavorful and delicious are adjectives I can use to describe the food at the award-winning restaurant, Glory Days Grill. The sports bar cahin opened its first local franchise in late August on Capital Circle Northeast. Although the drive was lengthy, it was worth it because the food and service […]
Tallahassee named ‘Drunkest City in Florida’
With three major colleges in its city limits, it comes as no surprise that Tallahassee was named the drunkest city in Florida, according to a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street. The financial news company identified the drunkest city in each state. The study also identifies other areas affected by […]
We’re in the middle of the ‘red zone’
Young adults, especially women ages 18-24, are at an elevated risk of sexual assault and sexual violence on college campuses. The “red zone” – a term used on many college campuses – is referred to as a period from the beginning of the fall semester to about Thanksgiving break when […]