Electric scooters will be extended for an additional six months throughout the city of Tallahassee. Initially a three-month program that started in July, it includes motorized bicycles and scooters as mobility options. With a report of more than 60,000 rides during the program’s first two months, city commissioners said they […]
Author: Jeffrey Baptiste | Staff writer
DaBaby bringing his witty one-liners to Tallahassee
Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, also known as DaBaby, recently left his mark with “Kirk,” cementing his style of witty one-liners and exploring his transition to fame as he deals with the loss of his father. The 13-track sophomore album sits at an impressive 35 minutes allowing for easy and quick listening. […]
Housing step show brings the IMPACT
Florida A&M University Housing hosted its 27th Annual Homecoming Housing Step Show. The step show took place at the Al Lawson Center on Monday at 7 p.m. This event is made up of residents who do not have any collegiate stepping experience. The hosts, Kimani Jackson, Morgan Pinnock, MyQueal Lewis, […]
BSU president Edwards a trailblazer
Wendyvette Edwards, a senior at Florida State University, hails from Pahokee, a small urban town in Palm Beach County mainly populated by African Americans. Edwards yearns to be an educator so she can help the next generation of young adults rise to the occasion. Edwards believes breaking the generational curse […]
FAMU paints with a twist at their cupcakes and canvas event
Rattlers, both past and present, painted with a twist as they celebrated Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University’s annual homecoming and 132nd birthday. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday students showed off their inner Picasso through painting rattler styled cupcakes. They incorporated their own unique decorations while the instructor […]
The home away from home for alumni
Homecoming is a highlight on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s campus. FAMU has molded us into a “famuly” and brings us together every year. Alumni coming back in town to share their tips and experience with us is very important. Many alumni have worked in different fields such as business, […]
From thugs to moguls
It’s fascinating how a genre of music can help transform drug dealers and gang members to international stars and businessmen. From its inception, hip-hop was a medium of self expression for young Black artists through rapping, dancing, and djing. It became an art form inspired by jazz, blues and other […]
Student body vice president overcomes obstacles to plan successful homecoming
Natalie Antenor, a third-year accounting student, serves as the Student Body Vice President for the 2019-2020 academic year. One of Antenor’s main duties as the Vice President is to plan the homecoming for the alumni and student body. Each year, the Vice President selects a few students from the student […]
Ellis Ross launches natural hair-care line
From girlfriends to curl friends, Tracee Ellis Ross has hopped on the natural hair-care train. The “Black-ish” star launched her hair care line Pattern Beauty in early September. Ross announced her new business venture on Instagram a few weeks ago by posting a nude photo of her along with the words, “Sometimes […]
FAMU set to provide free legal services
Florida A&M is getting ready to launch a new program called FAMU Student Legal Services. It will be dedicated to providing no-cost legal services to students. The main purpose of FAMU Student Legal Services is to provide free legal advice and enhance public awareness by providing legal publications and programs […]