A world in the midst of a global pandemic, in uproar due to the awakening of racial injustices and police brutality, is a world filled with uncharted territory all while repeating history. Day to day life as we once knew it has changed drastically. One day I decided that I […]
Author: Ahriyan Adams | Staff writer
Barb’s Brittles: From hobby to business
From simply trying to get rid of excess peanuts to now approaching 20 years of running a gourmet candy and ice cream shop, Barbara McGarrah displays what it means to be a consistent businesswoman. Located at the Cottages by Lake Ella in Midtown, Barb’s Brittles offers an array of desserts […]
Blue light may affect students in ‘Zoom University’
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to interrupt the education, future and wellbeing of almost every college student in America. While zooming bottomless may sound appealing to most, staring at a computer screen for hours at a time exposes everyone to blue light, which can cause digital eye strain, disruptions to the […]
The ‘100’ marches on
In 2019, Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 was nominated by voters to participate as one of the “final eight” bands in the 2020 Battle of the Bands Invitational showcase. Now, the Marching 100 is working hard to prepare for upcoming events and, as always, perform a zestful show for Rattler […]
Alumna educates the next generation
In early August, FAMU celebrated — virtually, or course — as yet another graduate with a calling to shape the hearts and minds of the next generation. Catera McCloud, a summer 2020 graduate of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, recently started her position with Teach for America, teaching second grade […]
Labor Day weekend sparks COVID-19 concerns
Students are returning home for the Labor Day weekend to spend time with their loved ones. Most are taking precautions by staying away from functions with large groups of people. Some students are staying in Tallahassee for the weekend. As of Sept. 7, COVID-19 cases in Leon County are rising […]
5 ways to spice up your birthday, pandemic edition
As we all know 2020 has been a rough year so far. Trips were canceled, festivals and concerts were postponed, and schools were even shut down. But in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, birthday celebrations were still happening. Although it wasn’t the traditional ways people would have liked to […]
Students forced to move after Paddyfoote, Truth close
Over Labor Day weekend, 165 FAMU students packed up and moved their belongings into a new dorm room and adjusted to living in a new residence hall. Due to the long-anticipated cancellation and no-show rate for the fall term, Paddyfoote Complex and Truth Hall are now closed to consolidate vacancies […]
What to expect if Keyshia Cole and Ashanti do a versus battle
After the colossal success of the versus battle between Brandy and Monica, people are wondering who will be the next pair of artists to battle. In the comments of DMX and Snoop Dogg’s versus battle, Keyshia Cole invited Ashanti for a versus battle. “Ashanti what’s good,” with a heart emoji […]
Tyler Perry is a billionaire who deserves a billion flowers
Tyler Perry may have graduated to a new tax bracket, but don’t write him off so soon. In fact, join me in celebrating the accomplishments of a Black man— who once had to figure out where he’d lay his head at night, but now has nine figures trailing behind his […]