Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s women’s bowling team have spent the season breaking the barrier, bringing multiple achievements to the university. The Rattlers traveled to Harahan, Louisiana, for their first seasonal competition at the Colonial Lanes Classic hosted by Tulane University. As the season progressed, the Rattlers traveled to Dallas, […]
Author: Kapriesha Dessalines | Staff writer
Seminar teaches students how to save a life
The Alpha chapter of Kappa Psi Psi Healthcare sorority held its first cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] seminar on Thursday. The sorority was able to partner with the Black-owned BLS CPR/First Aid training business True Samaritan. Ariane Canales, a junior at Florida A&M University, said she enjoyed the seminar. “The seminar was […]
FAMU hosts study abroad fair
The Office of International Education and Development hosted a virtual study abroad fair from March 8-11. Over 250 students attended the virtual sessions which featured nearly 20 study abroad programs. Coordinator for the Office of International Education and Development, Emily Maurer, hoped that attendees gained an understanding of study abroad […]
The cost to use Lyft, Uber goes up
For many drivers who work for Lyft Uber, their vehicles are how they make a living. As independent contractors, they are responsible for keeping their vehicles clean, running and full of gas. But because drivers are contract workers, the companies do not reimburse them for the cost of fueling up. […]
‘Abbott Elementary’ tells it like it is
“Abbott Elementary” is a new mockumentary-style series that perfectly displays the consuming tasks of being an educator. The show has arrived at a pivotal time where classrooms are returning to normal after online learning due to the pandemic. Based in Philadelphia, “Abbott Elementary” spotlights the obstacles underfunded public schools face […]
New transit center coming to south side
The City of Tallahassee announced at Wednesday’s City Commission meeting that a new transit center will be created on the south side. The transit center will be located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Meridian Street.StarMetro began planning the transit center in 2013, when it made an appearance in […]
Review: ‘The Batman’
Remakes will be the present and future of cinema for some time. The inability to escape our favorite childhood shows and movies can act as a true double-edged sword. Throughout the years, lack of creativity and substance has led to my inevitable disdain for movie theaters. That’s coming from someone […]
Will America ever elect a woman president?
In 2016, Hilary Clinton lost the presidential election to Donald Trump. Prior to his presidency, Trump had no political experience; this alone should have resulted in the suspension of his campaign, yet he managed to earn the Republican nomination and defeat Clinton. As a former U.S. senator and secretary of […]
Why Be Out Day is important to me
The 2022 Be Out Day committee has worked since December to make sure this year’s 30th anniversary of Be Out Day is a success. Though I had a lot of pressure, I knew I had to end my presidential term with a bang to keep the tradition alive. I wanted […]
Rents rising at off-campus housing complexes
Student housing complexes in Tallahassee have been raising their rents for the upcoming school year. Many students have renewed their housing leases already. Now students are struggling to pay the remaining balance on their rental portal before their new leases start in August. The survey was conducted from July 12 […]