An expression the older generation often adheres to is “communication is key,” but generation Z feels the complete opposite and would instead stick to “ghosting.” The Urban Dictionary defines ghosting as “The act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer wishes to date. […]
Author: Jada Henderson | Staff writer
Is Tallahassee a safe place to live?
In the last few years, there has been a decrease in the total crime rate in Tallahassee, but this year there has been an increase in shootings alone, forcing students and residents to wonder, is it still safe? According to the Tallahassee Democrat, there were 89 shootings with 63 injuries […]
Rattler Round-up strikes
Efferson Student Union and Activities last week hosted a mandatory event for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University club and organization members. This event took place in the Grand Ballroom. Attendance for each organization is a requirement to continue being active and hosting events on campus. Several campus club and organization […]
Presidential convocation fails to address students’ concerns
In large numbers, students, alums and faculty attended this year’s presidential convocation. Convocation occurred inside of the Al Lawson Center at 10:10 a.m on Sep. 9, 2022. With all that has happened within the university recently, students searched for answers to their concerns throughout the ceremony. The semester began with […]
The convenience of a side hustle
Students are back in town and finding additional sources of income that are legitimate may be challenging while being a full-time student. There are side hustles in Tallahassee, Florida, that are compatible with individual schedules, such as UberEats, Doordash, donating plasma, etc. These side hustles allow students to focus on […]
FAMU’s cheer team — separate and not equal
Florida A&M University cheerleaders — highly visible at football and basketball games, and oftentimes at monthly convocations — are the only members of an athletic department team who do not receive any scholarship support. To make matters worse, cheerleaders for football are expected to pay dues $1,500 at the start […]
The Taste 850 is giving Tallahassee a taste of fine seafood
A Black-owned seafood restaurant, The Taste 850, is cultivating its own history in Tallahassee. The owners of The Taste 850, Cierra and Sterling Bennett, are amongst those achieving success in the food industry. The Bennetts opened The Taste 850 in 2021 after rebranding their previous food truck business, CC’s Kitchen, […]