As we approach the holidays, many of us have much to be thankful for. Before our Thanksgiving meals, we often take time to say why we are thankful, but many children and youth – some of our own classmates – will not be doing the same. That’s why November is […]
Author: Paris Wilson | Staff Writer
Inaccurate holds, students not receiving refunds
Florida A&M University students are still having trouble with refunds and inaccurate holds. Not only will this keep students from registering for classes in the spring, but it could potentially keep students from graduating this fall semester. The iRattler portal allows for students to view holds, financial records and charges […]
Activist Desmond Meade gets civil rights restored
Former felon turned civil rights activist Desmond Meade has been battling for his civil rights for a long time. Recently, Meade got these rights restored. As President and Executive Director of Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Meade was successful in helping to pass Amendment 4 back in 2018. The grassroots citizens’ […]
Florida State holds ‘7 Under 30 Entrepreneurship Speaker Series’
Graduates from Florida State University shared their experiences as established entrepreneurs during the 10th annual ‘7 Under 30’ event on Wednesday, Nov. 10. The Hybrid Event took place at the Jim Moran Event Building with socially distanced seating and a virtual attendance option via YouTube. This year’s installment featured alumni […]
Crump lives through his music
Chancellor Crump, a double major at Tallahassee Community College, studies criminal justice and music education. He found his passion and love for music at a very young age. Crump, a native of North Carolina, moved to Tallahassee when he was just 2 years old. That was the beginning of a […]
LGBTQ activists call for ouster of TPD chief
Local LGBTQ activists want Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell removed from office in the aftermath of a speech he gave at a Billy Graham Evangelistic Association gathering in late September. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association has a long history of being anti-LGBTQ. This past June, the organization posted an article […]
Daniels develops her brand
Balancing school and a business can be hard. For sophomore physical therapy major Jasmine Daniels, running a business came naturally. Daniels is a Tampa native who now resides in Tallahassee, where she runs a press-on nail business. Daniels has been intrigued with the art of nail enhancements since elementary school, […]
Inflation sends food costs soaring
Inflation is nothing new to consumers, but it has worsened over the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Widespread prices have increased to their highest point in October at 6.2%, the highest it has been since December 1990, according to the Associated Press. This includes consumer goods such as […]
Big Bend AHEC assists with health insurance
The Big Bend Area Health Education Center, also known as Big Bend AHEC, is rolling out a new program to help the under-served obtain affordable health insurance. It is now offering a navigator program for the Affordable Care Act federal health insurance program. The program, which is also referred to […]