During Thanksgiving week, many young adults across the country prepared for a similar celebration of thanks popularly called “Friendsgiving.” Usually celebrated throughout the Thanksgiving season, Friendsgiving allows for people to connect with friends before traveling home for the holidays. According to the Meriam-Webster dictionary, Friendsgiving is a large meal that […]
Author: Nicole Williams | Staff writer
Stop bashing Summer Walker
Twenty-three year-old singer Summer Walker has recently come under fire for canceling more than 20 tour dates for her First and Last Tour. The news was delivered last week via an Instagram post by the Atlanta native, claiming she would no longer be able to handle the pressures of the […]
Students treated to advance screening of ‘Motherless Brooklyn’
A group of Florida A&M students gathered in the theater of AMC Tallahassee 20 Wednesday night for the advanced screening of “Motherless Brooklyn.” Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, “Motherless Brooklyn” was written and directed by Edward Norton, who was also in the starring role alongside Bruce Willis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec […]
Review: Knight delights with ‘Stacked’
Detroit native Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight released her debut album, “Stacked” this weekend. The collection of songs feels more like a set of letters to her fans diving into how the past year has been for her, while it introduces her unique style to new listeners who may not be […]
A user’s guide to black-owned cosmetic offerings in Tallahassee
Finding makeup products as a woman of color is no longer a grueling task. With the emergence of black-owned makeup brands, or BOMBS ,a term coined by beauty influencer Alissa Ashley, it has become easier for women of all shades to find a product that suits all their needs. But […]
Millennials develop car repair shop on south side
For students away from home with their own car, finding a place to service that vehicle may be difficult. Complete Automotive Repair Shop, located on the corner of South Adams Street near campus, is the ideal shop for students looking for quality repairs at affordable prices. Owners Rodney Funderburk Jr. […]
DaBaby bringing his witty one-liners to Tallahassee
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, also known as DaBaby, recently left his mark with “Kirk,” cementing his style of witty one-liners and exploring his transition to fame as he deals with the loss of his father. The 13-track sophomore album sits at an impressive 35 minutes allowing for easy and quick listening. […]
Nike, FAMU forming new relationship
Here are two things that you do not hear together very often: Nike and FAMU. Not anymore. Monday night saw the end of the long standing history of Nike’s absence on FAMU’s campus, with the first-ever information session on the ever growing Global Technology internship program. The recruitment team comprised […]
Young entrepreneur to host pop up shop
For one young lady creating and operating a business is a skill she has been developing since middle school. Beginning with a small, custom tutu business, the now 18-year-old business owner wants to share her experiences with other female entrepreneurs with her unique spin on a networking event. Her name, […]
A Rattlers’ guide to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
ORLANDO –This weekend saw the opening of Universal Studios’ premier Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights Orlando. Each year, the Universal Studios Orlando Park is transformed into a giant horror excursion jam-packed with 10 haunted houses and seven scare zones open to the public. The horror film written and directed by […]