Hard PoP Cafe, a new gourmet popcorn shop is now open at 1316 South Adams St. It offers several different sweet and savory flavors of gourmet popcorn. Hard PoP is owned and operated by two FAMU alumni who requested that their names be left out of this article. Jaden Vilvert […]
Author: Gabriela Holmes | Staff writer
Black on Black crime is a myth
Earlier this week I read an opinion piece in the Tallahassee Democrat by Donna Brown, a retired police sergeant. In this piece, she wrote: “People are demanding the ‘good cops’ stand up and speak out against ‘bad cops.’ I support that, but why are they not demanding that members of […]
Kyle Rittenhouse is being protected by our current system
On Aug 25,17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly fired shots at three people in Kenosha, Wisconsin, with a Smith & Wesson AR-15-style rifle, which left two dead. Rittenhouse traveled to the protests with illegal possession of an assault weapon to act as a “vigilante.” By positioning himself at the center of the […]
No Set Friday, now what?
Many students were excited to either begin or continue their collegiate career on campus after what seemed to be the longest running spring break in history. However, the eagerness for social functions, homecoming and the infamous Set Friday would soon be diminished due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Florida Agricultural […]
The Republican Party is more united than the Democratic Party
The Republican National Convention kicked off Aug 24, centered around the theme “Land of Promise,” following the formal nomination of President Donald Trump in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout the four day convention, prominent Republican leaders as well as President Trump’s family, supporters and advocates shared testimonials, efforts and facts […]
City’s housing market ‘on fire’
The summer of the COVID-19 pandemic shows buyers and sellers in the Tallahassee housing market are burning up. The demand for homes in Florida’scapital city is so high that a lack of inventory is causing bidders to go to war on new listings. Without the stress of heavy home insurance […]
Community service organization gives breakfast ‘on the run’
Staying self-motivated may seem unreal these days as virtual learning has proven to be difficult for some students. However, “Tally on the Run” made sure FAMU students started their Monday morning off right with a tasty breakfast. TOTR is a service-based organization created by Jasmine Hudson, who sought out members […]
Pandemic tests the relationship between employers and their workers
While some employers can allow their employees to work from home during the pandemic, others are not so fortunate. It has been a difficult six months for many employees and employers. While some employers are forced to furlough workers because of revenue loss, employees are forced to figure out how […]
Pandemic forcing some couples to rearrange wedding plans
Wedding bells are typically ringing profoundly during this time of the year. However, as we now know, 2020 has been remarkably unusual due to the deadly spread of COVID-19. Many couples have had to adjust their wedding dates along with their lifestyles to remain safe during this pandemic. Local newlyweds […]
These FAMU students embrace sustainability
When talking about sustainability, you may only think of the saying, “reduce, reuse and recycle.” But some FAMU students have taken it to the next level. Linney Osias and Simone Sadler, co-founders of Plaid n Polka Dots, have created an environmentally ethical source for shopping fashionably. Many synthetic materials such […]