Sunday, April 28, 2024
From drug and labor coercion to sex work, Tallahassee has been suffering from a spike in human trafficking and the effects it has on the community. And for some college students, like myself, it’s hit closer to home than ever before. “I was leaving work pretty late and I was […]
Unbeknownst to many students, there is a celestial observatory located at the top of Jones Hall. However, the telescope that was dedicated to the observatory more decades ago, has never worked since its arrival at Florida A&M University. Will it ever? The observatory has been installed on campus for years, […]
Tens of thousands of men struggle daily with their mental health. For some, like Joseph Pierre, a third-year engineering student at Florida State University, it’s an ongoing battle, and it can get pretty scary when you don’t know exactly what it is you’re dealing with. “I struggle with anxiety and […]
Chick-Fil-A on the right, another Chick-Fil-A on the left, a chicken store down the street, and chicken tenders around the block. Sound familiar? If so, then you’re probably thinking this sounds a lot like Tallahassee. Many students have complained about the lack of diversity among the restaurants in the areas […]
The air in the gym is thick with anxiety and tension. With only 4 seconds left on the clock and just a few inches past half-court, he shoots. Mouths gaping wide and eyes nearly bulging out of their sockets, the gym is silent as the ball travels through the air […]
Dating in a pandemic? Tell me about it. Life is weird now. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, just about everything we know about life has been remixed and replaced, including the dating scene. Kameron Wilson, a third-year biology major at Florida State University, says he’s been on a […]
Some Florida A&M students are calling the recent news that $41.5 million in tuition and fee assistance is being provided during the 2021-2022 school year, “the gift that keeps on giving.” Announced by President Larry Robinson at the President’s Convocation earlier this month, the additional assistance will be used to […]
Having discovered some new Next Top Models, the Florida A&M and Florida State University Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) hosted its Professional Fashion Show Thursday. Their aim: teaching students the importance of proper professional attire in corporate America and how to successfully get dressed for a […]
Decades of history flow through the walls at Jake Gaither Community Center. Located on Bragg Drive, it’s one of the 12 city-regulated multi-purpose centers in Tallahassee. Built on 120 acres in 1964, the facility serves many people of the community from children and teenagers to seniors. Jake Gaither Community Center […]
A new dessert restaurant — Sugar Rush — has become the talk of the town. Sugar Rush likes to keep things chilled, colorful and fun. Its confections are unique in their design and taste. A thick, velvety serving of your favorite ice cream flavors, combined with a giant, edible and […]