Author: Chelsea Barnett | Staff writer

News

Parents file suit against Leon schools

The parents of a local teenager are suing Leon County Schools, alleging that teachers met with their daughter concerning her gender identity without their knowledge or agreement.  According to the lawsuit, the couple’s middle-school child began experiencing gender dysphoriain late spring 2020. Despite the child’s request for they/them pronouns and […]

Opinions

Review: Food disappoints at Oh’ Lemonade

Oh’ Lemonade is a Black-owned and operated event caterer, drink supplier and eatery specializing in 20-ounce flavored and fresh fruit-infused lemonades, which have become a staple in the Tallahassee community. Originally conceived as a family lemonade stand in 2012, Oh’ Lemonade moved to its current location tucked in the Breezeway […]

News

Loans can become unwanted debt

Debt accrued during college can have a significant impact on the future life of a student. Unfortunately, most students tend to take higher loans than their actual expenses while focusing on their studies. In cases where the students mismanage their loans, it is likely to have negative impact after they […]

Lifestyles

Alumna’s debut album set to drop

The music industry can be competitive for upcoming artists who are trying to get their foot though the door, but Florida A&M University alumna Adrienne Floyd is going the extra mile to stay on top of her game. Floyd, who received her bachelor’s in psychology and master’s in business administration, […]

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Jones Hall observatory telescope has never worked

Unbeknownst to many students, there is a celestial observatory located at the top of Jones Hall.  However, the telescope that was dedicated to the observatory more decades ago, has never worked since its arrival at Florida A&M University. Will it ever? The observatory has been installed on campus for years, […]

Lifestyles

Review: Top Flite is top shelf

Many Florida A&M students will tell you that Top Flite is one of the best places to dance your heart out and party till late at night in Tallahassee. It is full of energy and gives the best experience to those who want to enjoy the best nightlife the capital […]

Sports

FAMU back in playoffs after 20 years

After a stunning first season in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, Florida A&M University football continues to make noise by becoming the first team in the conference to be selected for the NCAA’s Division I Football Championship Subdivision playoffs since 1997. The Rattlers will face off at 7 p.m. EST Saturday […]

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ELC a key lifeline for Big Bend families

Many families struggle with paying for child-care expenses, one of the biggest items in families’ monthly budgets. It is often higher than the cost of housing, college tuition, transportation or food. Families in Leon County and across the Big Bend region struggle daily trying to find quality child care that […]