Author: Destiny Jackson | Staff writer

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Rec center can’t afford to open on weekends

The Hansel E. Tookes Student Recreation Center is one of the most visited locations at Florida A&M University. In its pursuit of lifelong wellness and competitive fun, FAMU provides a diverse array of recreational programs and services to FAMU students, according to a top-ranking administrator at FAMU. However, operating hours […]

Lifestyles

Skateable Art Park nears completion

A ceremony was held last October to mark the start of construction for the Skateable Art Park. Adjacent to Cascades Trail, the new skate park will be located on the northeast corner of FAMU Way. The park will include the longest skate run in the state of Florida, according to […]

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Students fume as gas prices soar

The average price for a gallon of gas has shot up to its highest level in nearly a decade. The national average price for regular gasoline hit $4 a gallon this week, the highest price since July 2008, according to AAA. As the economy emerges from two years of COVID-19 […]

Lifestyles

E-scooters continue to be popular in Tallahassee

Electric scooters are piling up around Tallahassee, as the newest trend in transportation continues to appeal to college students and others. Electric scooters allow students to glide from one place to another with convenience and ease. The city initiated three-month pilot program in 2019. There are nearly 1,000 scooters available […]

Lifestyles

Target features Ledgester’s design

You could say that Ka’milah Ledgester is on target. Or, more accurately, Ledgester is in Target. The Florida A&M University student’s artwork is now aon display in one of the country’s largest and most recognized brands: Target. Ledgester, a fourth-year graphic design major, was one of three top winners of […]