Photo credit: Facebook.com Maggie Lewis-Butler, 77, is running again for the Leon County School Board. Lewis-Butler is an alumna of Florida A&M University, and she spent her first 30 years after college teaching science. Lewis-Butler is currently vying for the same position that she has held for the […]
Author: Narissa Tooks | Staff Reporter
A familiar face, Minor eyes county commission seat
Rick Minor, no stranger to Tallahassee politics, is running for the Leon County Commission. The 50-year-old father of two and CEO of Second Harvest of the Big Bend is vying for Seat 3 against candidates Emily Fritz, Kyle Frost, Rex Reksits and Carlos Rey. The candidates were interviewed by […]
Maclay Gardens one of Tallahassee’s hidden gems
For all the nature lovers in Tallahassee, Alfred B. Maclay Garden State Park might be your next beautiful getaway. This hidden gem, tucked away off Thomasville Road on the northeast section of the city, consists of 1,184 acres of land and is home to a variety of beautiful plants. Upon […]
New Target store set to open this month
The new Target store on West Tennessee Street Last Aug. 7, almost a year ago, Coliseum, a club on West Tennessee Street, closed after five years of business. Set to take its place is a new Target store that is expected to open up for business sometime this […]
You’ll feel better when you adopt healthy habits
We’ve all heard of the freshman 15, referring to the 15 pounds that many students pick up during their first year of college. Usually this weight gain is the result of poor eating habits, lack of funds and simply not knowing what is good to consume. On Florida Agricultural and […]
3 Natives a refreshing experience
Photo credit: 3natives.com Looking for something new and fresh to eat? Head to 3 Natives on West Pensacola Street and try something that might be refreshing to your taste buds. With a menu of over 50 items, there are plenty of foods and drinks to try. I headed over to […]
Stress a part of life for college students
College is a full-time job. The average student is taking 12 to 15 credit hours per semester, which is usually 4 to 6 classes. Students are required to go to class, complete assignments, do homework, study for tests, work on group projects, and sometimes go to tutoring in order to […]
FAMU students and Billboard Top 100 rarely on same page
Photo credit: Billboard.com Music is everywhere. Students listen to it on their way to school, between classes, at the club and just about anywhere else. Even during class (sorry, professors). According to the Billboards Top 100 for the week of March 24, the top three most popular songs are “God’s […]
Bill would make financial literacy a requirement in Florida high schools
Photo credit: marshwood.coursestorm.com “Managing money in college is really hard. A class on managing money in high school would’ve been great. I mean I’d still be spending money on whatever I want, but it would have been nice to know how to better spend my money,” Deveni Gibson, a […]