You would not be able to tell from looking at her. Her appearance is seemingly unthreatening…… until you piss her off. A short, ample, butterscotch colored woman standing about five feet tall with short silver hair, hazel eyes and a husky voice is not the poster child for a revolution. […]
Author: Kylii Clay | Staff writer
Tally 19 speak out against ‘anti-riot bill’
Almost six months ago, on Sept. 5, a group of approximately 100 people, led by the Tallahassee Community Action Committee, walked to the state Capitol to protest a Leon County grand jury ruling. The grand jury failed to find fault with the three police officers involved in the shooting deaths […]
The purpose of Women’s History Month
While this month is commonly known for the color green, leprechauns and four leaf clovers, many women recognize March as a month-long reflection of history. Every day, women of color, religion and ethnic groups are continually breaking barriers and making history. Women have played a massive role in advancing America’s […]
Student Senate plans events for Women’s History Month
The eighth senate meeting for the 2020-2021 academic year shed light on the events that are taking place this week in celebration of women’s history month, resources that may be present in the near future and the fiscal budget for this year’s allocation period. Sophomore senator Artise Lewis introduced the […]
Congress passes COVID relief bill with new restrictions
The senate passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill this past weekend. The bill was passed with no Republican support and is now a step closer to be distributed to American families. The bill is now in motion to return back to the House on Tuesday where it […]
Democrats’ attempt to amend ‘anti-riot bill’ fails
After the first week of Florida’s legislative session lawmakers will now focus on HB 1 and SB 484, Combating Public Disorder. The bills — also known as anti-riot legislation, and a high priority for Gov. Ron DeSantis — are aimed at cracking down on violent protests with harsh penalties for […]
Police review board holds first meeting
The Tallahassee City Commission and the city’s police department recently held a meeting with the newly formed citizens police review board, allowing elected officials and other members of the administration to inform board members on the different policies and procedures that need to be adhered to. This was the citizens police […]
Will men ever learn how to handle rejection?
When men are rejected by women, do they associate rejection with their masculinity? Yes, rejection sucks whether you’re the one shutting someone else down, or the person who’s being shut down. However, we all can agree that there is a right and wrong way to react when someone tells you […]
Turning the clock may turn your mood
It is that time of year when daylight saving time (DST) goes into effect on March 14. Although “springing ahead” means more sunshine in the warmer months, some worry that the time change will have detrimental impacts on health and well-being. For those who suffer from seasonal depression or seasonal […]