The Tallahassee City Commission on Wednesday approved an amendment to the zoning codes designed to keep sororities and fraternities out of the central zoning district. The unanimously approved amendment “removes fraternities and sororities as an allowable land use from the Central Urban 45 zoning district.” The decision comes months after Florida […]
Author: Alaijah Brown | Staff writer
Protesters rally as Florida Supreme Court hears abortion case
Sadi Summerlin drove from Louisiana to Florida on Thursday morning after hearing abortion rights were at stake in the Sunshine State. “Right now, Florida is where we have access to abortion. This fight is just as much our fight as it is Florida’s,” Summerlin said. Protesters rallied Friday on the […]
‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ continues to inspire
Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album ‘good kid, m.A.A.d. city’ dropped in 2012 with raw groove and pure black and poetic lyricism. The acronym ‘m.A.A.d’ has two meanings, ‘My Angels on Angel Dust’ and ‘My Angry Adolescence Divided.’ “In my opinion ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ was a masterpiece, not only at […]
FAMU permits various campus events over Set Friday
The Efferson Student Union has coordinated Set Friday for years, however, this past year, Set Friday has been hosted only on special occasions. Set Friday boosted Rattler pride every week. It held the ability to maintain school spirit at a more consistent rate than any football game or convocation could. […]
House approves ‘anti-riot’ bill
Florida House Bill 1, also referred to as the ‘anti-rioting’ bill, passed in the House of Representatives on March 26. HB 1 gives law enforcement the power to determine if a protest is threatening and allows them to arrest at their own discretion. The bill, named “Combating Violence, Disorder, and […]
Another Easter during a pandemic
Resurrection Sunday is among us and every year my family and I attend Sunrise service, host dinners and participate in egg hunts. When COVID-19 first hit the U.S. and quarantine began, Easter was one of the first holidays to be affected. We anticipated being out of quarantine by now, however, […]
Spring election results
The SGA’s Electoral Commission released the spring 2021 election results on Tuesday, stating who all would be serving in student leadership positions during the 2021-2022 academic year. Ballots were available in student emails from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb 23. For a ballot to be counted the surveys […]
How Tallahassee provides beauty on a budget
Yves Saint Laurent once said: “The most beautiful makeup of a woman is passion, but cosmetics are easier to buy.” This wisdom has rung true for beauty gurus around the world, especially here in Tallahassee. Our beloved college town is home to a variety of nail technicians, lash technicians, hair […]
Opinion: Timberlake’s apology is more than sufficient
Breakups are messy and Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are no exception to this misfortune. The power couple split in 2002 but it has now become headlines again over 20 years later. On Feb. 5, the New York Times released the documentary “Framing Britney Spears” on Hulu, exploring Spears’ rise […]
Galentine’s Day: Quarantine Edition
To all the single ladies and gentlemen, Valentine’s Day has been a day to treat yourself, because self-love is the best love. The pandemic may have put a dent in the dating scene and on this year’s Galentine’s Day plan, but Leslie Knope wouldn’t want us to give up on […]