Kate Brown made history for the Oregon and LGBT community after being sworn in as the first openly bisexual governor in the country. The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon in Oregon’s Capitol with Brown’s family by her side, while she took an oath of office. Brown is replacing fellow Democrat […]
Author: Yani Davis
College Party Culture Could be Hiding Substance Abuse
College towns like Tallahassee, Fla. provide the ultimate party experience. For many college students, it’s the period of time before conforming to the demands of adulthood. Unfortunately, this extreme party culture could be putting a veil over a serious issue, substance abuse. In college, the weekdays can be extremely stressful, […]
PSCC receives updates on Leon County Jail and homeless shelters
The Public Safety Coordinating Council met Tuesday at the Leon County Courthouse Commission Chambers and gave advice on how to deal with overcrowded county jails and other public safety concerns. There were updates on the Renaissance Community Center Complex and veteran’s affairs. The PSCC was an advisory committee for […]
Her Heart Symposium Kicks Off American Heart Month
Capital Regional Medical Center hosted their third annual HerHeart Symposium at their conference center Saturday, Feb. 7. The symposium aimed to inform women about heart disease and encourage women to be proactive about their health. CRMC’s marketing manager, Luke Thomas, explained the importance of having a heart disease seminar for […]
A pet can teach a college student responsibility
College can be stressful and leaves many people feeling homesick. Getting a pet is a huge responsibility, but provides a companionship comparable to family. Having a pet in college can help curb depression and add to your college experience. For some students who are used to having animals, the choice […]
Leon County BOC Make Decisions for Transportation Improvements
Leon County Commissioners met at the Tallahassee City Hall Commissioner Chambers to discuss the Connections 2040 Regional Mobility plan. This project includes road, bicycle, pedestrian and other various transportation improvements. The commissioners voted on the criteria that will be used to evaluate which projects get funding over the next 25 […]
Leon County Commission names Sherriff Administration building
The Leon County commission held a monthly public meeting Feb. 10 to hand out awards, receive status updates and approve county plans. A representative from Cascades Park, Lee Daniel, updated the commission on the park’s upcoming series of concerts. The concerts will include big names such as Pink Floyd, The Beach […]
Tallahassee Airport begins direct flights to South Florida
Tallahassee Regional Airport has began to offer direct flights to Fort Lauderdale Airport. The flights are conducted by Silver Airways and gives the Tallahassee community more options with air travel. This upgrade was the first in a series of upgrades that Tallahassee Regional Airport hopes to make in the near […]
Supreme court rules prison beard ban unconstitutional
The United States Supreme Court ruled in a unanimous 9-0 decision in the Holt v. Hobbs case Jan. 20 that will allow Arkansas prisoner, Gregory H. Holt, also known as Abdul Maalik Muhammad, to grow a one-half inch beard for religious purposes, which had previously not been allowed within the Arkansas […]
Rattlers End Home Schedule With 34-17 Loss
The Florida A&M Rattlers (2-8, 2-4 MEAC) suffered another devastating home loss, 34-17 to the South Carolina State University Bulldogs (7-3 , 5-1 MEAC) Saturday afternoon at Bragg Memorial Stadium. For the seniors, it was an especially bitter night as they took the field for the last home game of […]