Panama City, Fla. is where all the fun goes down during spring break for students across the country. This year, the hours of fun may decrease. Bars will now stay open until 2 a.m. Panama City officials are in the process of voting to extend the bar hours back to 4 a.m. […]
Lifestyles
Stories from the Tallahassee Civil Rights Movement
As a celebration of Black History Month, friends of Rev. Charles Kenzie Steele, Sr. reflected on the experiences of the pastor and civil rights activist. Rev. Steele was a prominent leader of the Tallahassee bus boycott and a member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The panelists were: Attorney Kent […]
Lake Ella’s Food Truck Thursdays
Photo by Monique Pearson Lake Ella hosted their weekly Food Truck Thursdays from 6p.m.-9 p.m. The park invites the community to come out every Thursday to eat, drink, listen to live music, and have family fun behind the Cottages at Lake Ella. Shani Alexander, a chef and cashier on the […]
ArtiGras Gives Tallahassee a Taste of the Big Easy
Photo by Reggie Mizell For those who have yet to experience the vibrant atmosphere of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, your chance may come this weekend. Railroad Square Art Park located at 623 Industrial Drive is bringing the culture of New Orleans to Tallahassee with its sixth annual ArtiGras Festival […]
Home of Legendary FAMU Coach Will Receive Historic Marker
The former home of Florida A&M University legendary football coach, Alonzo “Jake” Gaither will become a historic marker. At 212 Young St., on April 11, 2015, Leon County will mount this prestigious monument that deems the property a historic site. Cornelius Jones, the Tallahassee real estate entrepreneur, purchased the […]
Kid’s Night at Beef “O” Brady’s
Beef “O” Brady’s in Crawfordville, Fla., invites Tallahassee families to join them on Tuesday nights for their weekly Kid’s Night event. Every Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., kids eat for free with the purchase of one adult meal. Children are provided a Kid Zone, which included […]
College Party Culture Could be Hiding Substance Abuse
College towns like Tallahassee, Fla. provide the ultimate party experience. For many college students, it’s the period of time before conforming to the demands of adulthood. Unfortunately, this extreme party culture could be putting a veil over a serious issue, substance abuse. In college, the weekdays can be extremely stressful, […]
The Curators of Hip Hop Help Educate Tallahassee
The Curators of Hip Hop teamed up with The City of Tallahassee Tuesday night to host the 2nd annual “Our Culture, Our History” event at the Jack L. McLean Community Center. The Curators of Hip-Hop use the hip-hop culture to reach, educate, and inspire our youth to be positive individuals […]
Local Charities and Lonely Hearts Benefit from People Auction
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the University Housing Court held a week of events showcasing love and relationships. On Wednesday, the court organized a people auction held in Gibbs Hall. Male and female students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, placed themselves up for bidding. “The auction started a few years ago […]
Spring Break Bodies and Healthier Living
With spring break exactly one month away, students are preparing not only for their ideal beach body but they are also trying to transition into a healthier lifestyle. Students have been working out at the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation center located on the campus of Florida A&M University, along […]