It is no secret that Tik Tok has taken over our daily lives one video at a time. Whether it be through trending dances, life hacks, or even advice, Tik Tok has influenced us in many ways. One trend that has especially made its mark on our lives is the […]
Author: Jaelen Patrick | Staff writer
Meeting focuses on minority-owned businesses
At 10 a.m. Saturday morning, the Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce and Capital City Chamber of Commerce hosted a town hall meeting titled “Moving Us Forward 2.” The event was designed to have an open conversation regarding economic inclusion in Leon County with community leaders and local business owners. […]
Bill targets drug dealers in overdose cases
Florida lawmakers have recently proposed Senate Bill 1260 and companion House Bill 325. These bills will change the typical procedure used to charge drug dealers with murder in deadly overdoses or other criminal penalties for non-deadly cases. Nikita Roxx resides in Tallahassee. She believes strongly that if drug dealers are […]
FAMU may hold commencement at Bragg
The Spring class of 2020 was the first group of students forced to celebrate their academic accomplishments virtually due the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, schools across the nation have altered their plans for commencement ceremonies to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Dream Defenders hoped to honor killing of Trayvon Martin
Friday, Feb. 26, marked the ninth anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin, a then 17-year-old Black teenager. This fateful incident is forever remembered across the country. In honor of Martin, Dream Defenders of Tallahassee hosted “A Day of Remembrance for Trayvon Martin.” The event was to be held around […]
Unlocked cars make it easy for thieves
While many people make a habit of locking their front door, they may want to start locking their car doors as well. Unlocked vehicles have become an issue of high concern among law enforcement agencies in Leon County. Tallahassee has been experiencing a high volume of car break-ins since the […]
Roboto Tokyo Grill opens near campus
Roboto Tokyo Grill,a thriving local business, last month opened the doors to their newest eatery on Railroad Avenue.It is located next door to the nightclub GVO at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Gaines Street. The Asian-fusion restaurant now has five locations, four of which serve the Tallahassee community and one […]
Black History Month ends with a bang
February might be coming to an end, but the celebration of Black History Month continues. Dream Marketing Group partnered with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to create a weeklong initiative called Bite of Brown. The initiative was designed to increase exposure and consistent clientele for small African American-owned restaurants. Dream […]
Dillard hopes to go from FAMU to PGA tour
Mulbe Dillard lV, a senior business administration major at FAMU, thrives as a student-athlete. Dillard plays golf for FAMU and has continued to compete in the sport despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Dillard was exposed to the sport at age 2, when he would watch his father hit balls at the […]
Baseball team’s tough schedule continues
After a tough weekend in DeLand, the FAMU baseball team started its season 0-4 losing all four games to Stetson last weekend. That’s the good news. The bad news: It’s going to get tougher in a hurry. FAMU will be taking on USF this weekend, with the next 19 games […]