A college student’s recent Uber ride took a frightening turn when the driver ignored her request to stay on the app’s route. What was supposed to be a simple trip to work ended with her stranded on the side of the road, sparking concerns about ride-share safety for students. The […]
Author: Victoria Montanez | Staff writer
What does closing the Department of Education mean for students?
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House for a second term, questions emerge about the future of various government agencies at the start of his new administration. One of these agencies, the Department of Education, became a target throughout Trump’s campaign with promises to ‘disband’ the […]
A table full of thanks: classic dishes
In just a few weeks, we will go the whole day fasting to have room for the feast that brings friends and family together around the table. It’s a time to express gratitude and savor delicious dishes that make this holiday so memorable. While everyone has their own family favorites, […]
Violence at HBCU homecomings spurs calls for enhanced security
A recent shooting at Tuskegee University’s homecoming that left multiple people injured has sparked urgent calls for stronger security measures at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As violent incidents at HBCU homecomings continue to occur, students, faculty and alumni are questioning why these cherished events have become vulnerable to […]
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Bethel AME church spreads Thanksgiving joy
During this holiday season, The Historic Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Tallahassee continues its tradition of giving to the community with its annual Thanksgiving basket distribution. Bethel AME Church has hosted a Thanksgiving distribution to the Tallahassee community for over 30 years. On November 9, 2024, Bethel […]
Municipal Way renamed to honor trailblazing law enforcement officer
The City of Tallahassee has officially renamed Municipal Way to honor Major James Morgan, Jr., a trailblazer in law enforcement whose distinguished career spanned nearly five decades. At a ceremony this past Monday, local law enforcement, city officials, family, and the local community gathered to commemorate Morgan’s legacy and […]
Archeologists and Florida’s unmarked slave graves
It was always hot. It was always a long, boring car ride. But my mom and dad made sure to do it every time we went to our second home in South Carolina. We drove on a long dirt road leading to a small clearing in a forest in Kingstree, […]