FAMU’s campaign period has officially started and, unfortunately, some students just aren’t that interested. While a social media campaign can be beneficial to student engagement, there are several potential limitations that can cause remote elections to not be as successful as the traditional campaign season many Rattlers are used to […]
Author: Aaliya Rashad | Copy Desk Editor
Divorce rate spike in China raises concern for those in the United States
Social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic might be beneficial to physical health, but it seems to be putting a major damper on couples who are quarantining together. Divorce rates in China have seen a significant spike coming out of that country’s quarantine and many people are wondering if partners throughout […]
How to be productive during the COVID-19 quarantine
While it can be quite relaxing to practice warranted self-isolation, it’s not nearly as fun when one is being forced to do it. It’s been years since a pandemic like COVID-19 has swept the states, and with relatively no idea when this issue will be resolved, many Americans aren’t sure […]
Is TikTok the new Vine?
In just a few short months, TikTok has taken the internet and almost every social media platform by storm. The biggest question going around is, is it the new Vine? After first launching in 2016, the short-video based social media app gained 100 million users in its first year. The […]
Jordan Peele conquering the film industry
It is no surprise that Jordan Peele has taken the movie industry by storm and gone where no other Black man has gone before by conquering the horror film genre. After“Get Out” and “Us,” Peele is now showing that he wasn’t planning on stopping there with his most upcoming films […]
Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy filing puts lawsuits in limbo
The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy last week while facing hundreds of sexual abuse cases, which led to an untold number of lawsuits and claims for damages. BSA’s insurance company declined to pay for settlements, claiming the organization had been aware of the allegations and had not informed […]
Valentine’s Day spending sets new record
Valentine’s Day has quickly approached and will soon be gone. However, like every year, many couples have used it as an opportunity to showcase just how much they appreciate their significant others. With their being so much “gift giving,” the lovesick holiday has become the second-priciest holiday — next to […]
Google pays tribute to Black influence on American culture
Google kicked off Black History Month with a bang this year by releasing a commercial highlighting several Black leaders, athletes, entertainers, movements and events. The idea behind the video was to essentially share the most searched moments and people using the Google search engine. The video was received exceptionally well […]
Critics light up Tyler Perry after his latest movie
Twitter users took the internet by storm with obligatory memes when Tyler Perry’s movie, “A Fall From Grace,” made its debut on Netflix last week. Some reviews of the self-made director and producer’s new film were positive, but most were negative. Other news platforms, such as BuzzFeed, went as far […]
Fresh, natural in abundance at farmers market
Searching for cream of the crop produce every Saturday seems to be the norm for many Tallahassee residents. This Saturday was no different. Families gathered in the open, grassy field of the Cornerstone Church from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. hoping to find fresh produce and other items. Now in […]