Florida is looking to join a list of states that allow residents to carry concealed firearms without a license. HB 543 (2023), referred to as “Constitutional Carry,” will enable residents to carry firearms without additional training or a permit, citing the 2nd amendment. According to the United States Concealed Carry […]
Author: Lebaron Fields | Opinions Editor
Lessons from Mary McCloud Bethune
In anticipation of the Florida Classic, there is a lot of banter between rival schools Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman. Mary McLeod Bethune, B-CU’s founder, and unofficial mascot, has been the target of many jokes. Although the banter is out of love and healthy competition, McLeod Bethune is underrated and not […]
Tiffany Greene inspires at Homecoming Convocation
Many students, alumni and family packed Al Lawson gymnasium with FAMU spirit, this Friday for the 2022 Homecoming Convocation. The ceremony opened with the Marching 100 welcoming the audience and setting the joyful tone. It was followed by an opening prayer from Rev. Quincy Griffin of Family Worship & Praise […]
It’s game on at the Huntsman
The relatively new the Huntsman — it opened in late July — brings a unique experience to Tallahassee. Located on East Tennessee Street at the location previously held by Cypress, it’s a fresh take on an old building. Upon arrival, you are greeted by the valets, something new to the […]
SBI’s dress code is out of touch
The phrase “dress for success” is a common motto many people live by, although it takes a different meaning depending on your outlook. At Florida A&M’s School of Business and Industry, a professional dress code is enforced. The policy, located on FAMU’s website, states, “As a professional school, this dress […]
‘Low vibrational’ is now a thing
Stormy Wellington, aka Coach Stormy, was the target of considerable online hate after a short clip went viral. It showed her reprimanding her friend, Tammy Price, for accepting a messy plate at a barbeque held at a women’s retreat hosted by Wellington. The video shows Wellington describing Price’s plate as […]
SGA copes with host of issues
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association met Monday and discussed a variety of topics, with Hurricane Ian mentioned several times due to its disruption of student life. The storm devastated the west coast of Florida, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) was in its path. A letter sent from FGCU’s student […]
Sankofa concert celebrates Black diaspora
The third annual Sankofa “Lineage of Soul” concert took place Saturday in FAMU’s Lee Hall Auditorium. The event was hosted by the Tallahassee-St. Maarten Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Tallahassee’s sister city, St. Maarten, to showcase the culture, music and food of the Black diaspora. The concept of Sankofa […]
Tallahassee takes pride in its water
The quality of drinking water has yet again become a hot topic with the water crisis happening in Jackson, Mississippi. With infrastructure and lack thereof being a point of many conversations, it is important to be aware of your city’s water quality. Many individuals attempt to improve the quality of […]
TMH expands its reach with TikTok
Social media is an excellent tool that many businesses are taking advantage of, and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is a great example. TMH has a notable following on TikTok as well as Instagram. The local hospital has gone viral multiple times with various reels of cute animal therapists to their playful […]