Author: Phylicia Wright | Staff writer

Opinions

Has the Democratic Party earned the Black vote?

With election night this Tuesday the stakes in the presidential election have been higher than ever between Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, Joe Biden. However, even though this election is important, some students have thoughts on the sincerity of the Democratic Party when it comes to the […]

News

Community addresses 32304 ZIP code issues

Gentrification has been an ongoing issue throughout Tallahassee, but more specifically an issue that is growing in a particular section of the capital city. The 32304 ZIP code is considered the poorest ZIP code in the state of Florida, according to the U.S.Census. This is an area that has been […]

Opinions

Don’t overstep cultural boundaries today

Halloween is known as a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes, and eating treats. However, what may be seen as innocent fun for some, can turn into a literal nightmare for others. Cultural appropriation can be defined as, the unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of the […]

News

Florida’s ballot is consumed by re-election

With the election next week, it is important to remember we are not just voting for the president. On the Florida ballot, there are seven judges running for re-election. Carlos G. Muñiz is running for retention merit for the Florida Supreme Court. Muñiz was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in […]

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Self-care is critical this election season

A global pandemic, daily protests fueled by racial injustice, social media everywhere, and now the 2020 election — a virtual tsunami for our country and our communities. For many students and first-time voters, the commotion and urgency of it all has become overwhelming. If you are feeling anxious or consumed […]

Lifestyles

Dealing and coping with ‘maskne’

As the global pandemic takes the world by storm, masks have become a common accessory and necessity for many. There are many types of masks being used like bandanas, cloth masks, masks with filters, disposable surgical masks, cone-style masks and N95 masks. Unfortunately, many people are also battling maskne, a […]

Lifestyles

FAMU grad battles rare skin cancer

Weeks after Jaleel Shaw graduated from Florida A&M in May with a bachelor’s in political science with a minor in pre-law, he was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. More commonly known as DFSP, this rare cancer is found in only 0.8 to 4.5 cases per million people per year. According to […]

Lifestyles

Twitter lights up during Hip Hop awards

BET hosted the 15th annual Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, and members of the 85 South Show, Chico Bean , DC Youngfly and Karlos Miller served as hosts. With performances from rap artists  Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, and City Girls, people had a lot to say about the winners […]