Black History Month is a time when people of color pay homage to those who have paved the way before us. As the month of February comes to an end, it is important to recognize that Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. are not the only ones […]
Author: Kayla Johnson | Staff writer
How candidates approached online campaigns
Entering spring election season, many were excited to see what was in store ranging from the giveaways, to the graphics, to the events. Many were especially excited to see how the candidates would handle things in a social media campaign. Here’s how some candidates got creative and tackled online […]
Did President Biden write a check he can’t cash?
After just a month in office President Biden has already begun to bend on several promises he made during his campaign and is now facing backlash for rejecting a proposal to cancel $50,000 in student debt stating point-blank, “I will not make that happen.” During a CNN town hall on […]
Is social media becoming more superficial and depressing?
This past year has shown us just how digital we’ve become and how much more technology has evolved and become intertwined in our daily lives. With the pandemic quarantines and safety measures in place, we have become even more active online than ever before. Researchers have reported over the years […]
I don’t value Gen Z trends
Many online influencers on TikTok have declared that side parts and skinny jeans are officially out of fashion. Within the last few weeks, members of Generation Z — born between 1997 and 2015 — have been vocal on these particular trends and described them as uncool and overrated. This has […]
How can I build confidence?
Here is a joke: What do you call a 23-year-old man who still lives at home with his mother, does not know how to drive, and has no talent? The answer: a freaking coward. A real knee slapper, right? Especially after I realized that that coward was me and I […]
FAMU elections aren’t what they used to be
Another virtual campaign season has come to a close. Most Rattlers know who they will be voting for in various positions, including junior senators, Miss FAMU, and King and Queen of Orange and Green. This year’s elections raised some eyebrows because some candidates are running unopposed, including SGA president and […]
This alumna is all about love
Florida A&M University alumna SiTerra Wallace-Walker has published a book alongside the creation of her LOVE 28 brand to put an end to the complexities of love. Wallace-Walker, a Tallahassee resident, attended FAMU in 1996 where she received her bachelor’s in sociology and criminal justicebefore earning a master’s in social […]
Halisi Africa Cafe supports reopening of the Drum Circle post COVID
This past weekend Halisi Africa Cafe and Boutique, located in Railroad Square Art District, celebrated the grand reopening of the drum circle. As it was once a place of music, celebration, and communion, the drum circle faced a decline in attendance after the COVID-19 restrictions took place in Tallahassee. Co-owner […]
Waffle House may have been created with college students in mind
Waffle House is an iconic Southern eatery that specializes in waffles and other breakfast foods. In a college town like Tallahassee, it is a popular choice. As one walks into one of the Tallahassee Waffle House locations, many seemingly college-aged people can be seen, often wearing their school colors. Some […]