Nestled near the iconic Doak Campbell Stadium at Florida State University, Momo’s Pizza on Pensacola Street has become a beloved staple for both college students and residents. Known for its enormous pizza slices and vibrant atmosphere, this pizzeria offers more than just food; it provides an experience that keeps customers […]
Author: Makayla Smith | Staff writer
Senate stops effort to lower age for rifle purchases
A controversial proposal to lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and long guns in Florida will not receive a vote in the Senate, effectively ending its path forward for this legislative session. House Bill 759, which sought to roll back the purchasing age from 21 to 18, was passed […]
Bill targets utility rate disparities
Florida lawmakers passed House Bill 11 on March 26, a measure aimed at addressing long-standing disparities in municipal utility rates. Sponsored by Rep. Fiona Robinson, R-Jacksonville, the bill passed unanimously in the House and is scheduled to take effect on July 1. It has also passed in the Senate. The […]
Social media is warping our self-image — and we’re not talking about it enough
We scroll. We double-tap. We post. Repeat. Social media has become second nature to our generation. But somewhere between the filters and the followers, something deeper is happening: our self-image is being distorted in real time and we’re not talking about it enough. Apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat have […]
Why ‘hustle culture’ is hurting Gen Z more than helping
From TikTok to LinkedIn, there’s a message that seems to be everywhere: if you’re not working 24/7, you’re falling behind. The rise of “hustle culture”—the idea that constant productivity equals success—has been marketed to young people as the only way to make it in a competitive world. But for Gen […]
FAMU students navigate shuttle service challenges
When students prepare for college, they spend the bulk of their senior year focused on getting into the college of their dreams, and finding the place that will support them in their highest and lowest moments. Colleges tend to market themselves as the great escape, a place to explore and […]
Schramm thriving off the court
The pressures of changing social dynamics and personal battles can make self-discovery difficult in college, especially for student-athletes who struggle to find identity beyond their sport. At Florida A&M University, one athlete, Morrell Schramm, pivots from a career–halting ACL injury to a new passion behind the camera. A fourth-year interdisciplinary […]
City to buy property for roundabout at FAMU Way and Adams Street
The Tallahassee City Commission voted Wednesday to approve a $650,000 deal to purchase the property where Big Dee’s BBQ stand operates. The property is needed for construction of a roundabout at the intersection of FAMU Way and Adams Street. The roundabout is part of the FAMU Way Phase IV roadway […]
Tallahassee students mobilize in protest against gun violence
Just days after an active shooter claimed the lives of two and injured six more on the Florida State campus, Florida A&M University student, Brandon Smith, gathered students and activists to protest senseless acts of gun violence like what was displayed this past Thursday. Smith is a native of Broward […]
Ward will be missed at Florida High
Charlie Ward has officially become Florida A&M University’s 16th head coach for the school’s men’s basketball program. With one coaching vacancy filled, another one opens, significantly impacting the outlook of Leon County’s high school landscape. In his seven-year coaching tenure at Florida High School, Ward and the Seminoles have dominated […]