A Town Wings isn’t the best wing restaurant in town, but the quality of the wings is notable. At any wing restaurant, you can expect to have your buffalo, garlic parmesan or lemon pepper flavored wings. The restaurant might even have tenders, but not seafood. A Town Wings succeeds in […]
Author: Tykeem McCray | Staff writer
Shannon Sherrell pays tribute to Aaliyah, her favorite artist
One night in 1998, “Are You That Somebody” was playing on the radio and woke 6-year-old Shannon Sherrell. That song impacted Sherrell to the point that she created an EP in honor of Aaliyah, who sang the song, and the sound she brought to the R&B world. “Aaliyah has always […]
Are FAMU students hypocrites?
Florida State University has been catching backlash from a viral video showing them partying in a crowd with no masks. A lot of the slander came via Florida A&M students, which led to the question: Are FAMU students hypocrites? If there is one thing FAMU is known for, it […]
Big corps, leave us alone
Guilt-tripping is a powerful tactic. Oftentimes in abusive relationships, the perpetrator will deceive the victim into believing they’re at fault. The public is in an abusive relationship with big corporations, and it’s time they stop guilt-tripping us. Most people have heard the phrase “carbon footprint,” in conversations on climate change […]
A Rattler’s guide to parks in Tallahassee
With campuses reopening for the fall semester, and the closing of night clubs and bars due to COVID-19, college students are looking for new places to socialize, while also being mindful of the COVID-19 health precautions. Although Tallahassee is known for being a ‘college town’ with an extensive nightlife, Tallahassee […]
How to deck your car out for the FAMU drive-in movie
Once a relic of the past, drive-in movie theaters have made a spectacular comeback in lieu of Covid-19. The pandemic has made conventional movie theaters a thing of the past. This doesn’t mean that we are unable to enjoy the pleasures of life whilst adhering to the university’s social distancing […]
Some beauty standards are dangerous and damaging
Beauty standards have been around since the beginning of time. From pale faces and powdered wigs to corsets and rib removing, many have gone to extreme lengths to achieve a certain look or status. At the same time, toxic chemicals, botched surgeries, and deathly fashion have affected women tremendously, though […]
Nursing student starts skincare line
Third-year nursing student Sarene Morgan decided to create a solution for people struggling with bad acne. Her recently launched skincare line, Bare Radiance Skin, was inspired by her own personal struggles with acne. “I always had issues with my skin and a lot of the solutions the dermatologist prescribed only […]
City OKs police review board despite public skepticism
Tallahassee city commissioners voted unanimously on Wednesday to create a citizens’ police review board. Ordinance No. 20-O-31 had been introduced Sept. 9 to form a citizens’ police review board and the decision was made to hold a public hearing on the issue. According to City Attorney Cassandra Jackson, the ordinance […]
Living with a medical condition during the pandemic is difficult
Students have already begun to feel the pressure of this semester with classes becoming more demanding and grades becoming a priority. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has added the responsibility of ensuring our own safety and the safety of others by following strict rules and regulations. Many can agree that […]