Behind a humorous name and charming cartoon mascot lies a unique, cultural cuisine that recently opened in Tallahassee’s University Village Shopping Center. Tarun Gupta and Drew Rudolph are the brilliant minds behind Naantheless, Tallahassee’s latest Indian cuisine. At first thought, the duo believed the concept of opening a restaurant was […]
Author: Noella Williams | Lifestyles Editor
We can’t forget 2020
Last year was a year of transparency for most. Between a global pandemic, racial tension, political schemes and racial injustices, it’s no secret that it was mentally exhausting. I empathize with those who desire to forget all of the devastating events that occurred in 2020, but that’s simply not an […]
Black students are rightfully apprehensive about the vaccine
To be one of the first 100, or to be one of the first 100,000 when it comes to being vaccinated for COVID-19 has been weighing heavily on the minds of Americans. The Black community has expressed serious caution when it comes to the vaccine as the healthcare system has […]
Florida COVID-19 vaccination sites officially open to seniors
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to roll out, Gov. Ron DeSantis announces seven new vaccination sites around the state. Cities with new vaccination sites include Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lynn Haven and Port St. Lucie. All seven locations are in partnership with the Florida Department of Health & Churches, […]
Drop-Add ends almost as soon as it begins
School has started, students and professors are back in the swing of things. Classes started last Wednesday — an irregular day of the week for returning students — and now the drop/add period is already here. According to FAMU’s official university academic calendar for spring 2021, on Jan. 12, add/drop […]
Career Center still helps students during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic put a halt on campus interaction but it didn’t stop the flow of Florida A&M University Career and Professional Development Center. The center is devoted to helping and giving students the tools they need to get the career and internship that best fits them. The career center […]
Basketball games postponed due to COVID-19
Just one day after securing their second win of the season, the Florida A&M men’s basketball team (2-6, 1-0 MEAC) has announced the postponement of their next three games. The Rattlers were scheduled to take on South Carolina State today, the second in a two-game series. The university said it […]
Leaving ‘imposter syndrome’ in 2020
If you are feeling like you do not deserve that new promotion, new job, new car, or award, even though you put in the time and effort, you may be suffering from imposter syndrome. In 2021, we cannot allow ourselves to fall victim to self-doubt, perfectionism and inadequacy. According to […]
Cory Johnson is a poet with a gift
Picture a woman with short turquoise hair, a black dress, leather jacket and fuchsia boots. What do you see? If your answer was someone who could provide an ass whooping, well, you are sort of right. But this is someone who can be more overwhelming than a broken nose: a […]
The Capitol breach is America’s reflection
In a spirited speech at a pre-planned march on Wednesday, President Donald Trump riled his base to march to the Capitol in a final attempt to halt the confirmation of President-elect Joe Biden. Tens of thousands of his supporters stormed the statehouse, triggering unrest. Media surveillance revealed alarming scenes of […]