Juicy, flavorful and delicious are adjectives I can use to describe the food at the award-winning restaurant, Glory Days Grill. The sports bar cahin opened its first local franchise in late August on Capital Circle Northeast. Although the drive was lengthy, it was worth it because the food and service […]
Author: Tracey Belizaire | Staff writer
Tallahassee named ‘Drunkest City in Florida’
With three major colleges in its city limits, it comes as no surprise that Tallahassee was named the drunkest city in Florida, according to a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street. The financial news company identified the drunkest city in each state. The study also identifies other areas affected by […]
We’re in the middle of the ‘red zone’
Young adults, especially women ages 18-24, are at an elevated risk of sexual assault and sexual violence on college campuses. The “red zone” – a term used on many college campuses – is referred to as a period from the beginning of the fall semester to about Thanksgiving break when […]
Pagan Pride Day embraces earth-based faiths
Tallahassee’s Pagan Pride Day took place Saturday and it featured small business vendors, teachers and pagans from diverse backgrounds. The festivities welcomed any age, race or gender identity and everyone of an earth-based, spiritual path. Rei Acorn, organizer of the Pagan Pride Day festivities, has been a pagan for more […]
SGA urges students to know their rights
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association hosted a “Know Your Rights” event Thursday in the Senate chambers. The event was designed to help students understand what resources are available to them. Titilayo Okuwa, the SGA Associate Chief Justice, exclaimed how important it is for students to attend these events. She went […]
The disease of apathy is rampant in our culture
Apathy kills. Not suddenly or painfully, but it kills nonetheless. It slowly degrades quality of life, stagnates its entertainer and inhibits dreams. No child envisions their dream life as boring or uninspiring. We are born with wild ambition. When we are young, there is no limit to our dreams and […]
Students speak out on Venom issues, lack of late-night dining options
There are many campus activities at Florida A&M, decent food places and much more —but there are always improvements that students may want, or feel are needed. There are also positives on campus that students are appreciative of and grateful for. “I definitely love the loving ‘FAMUly’ environment and the […]
Hispanic Heritage Month in full swing
“It is imperative that we are fearlessly proud of our heritage. With the current political climate and the dehumanization of our community in the media, it is so important to empower our community in their identity and show the world how beautiful our cultures are,” said Sarah Fullerton, an active […]
Weatherford named VP for Division of Research
Charles Weatherford, a highly regarded physicist who has served Florida A&M University since 1978, was recently named vice president of the Division of Research. Weatherford had been serving as interim vice president since spring. “Research or extending the boundaries of knowledge is as foundational to our mission as is inspirational […]
Impact of vaping law unclear
Florida lawmakers earlier this year banned vaping and the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed indoor workplaces. In the 2018 election more than 70 percent of Florida’s voters supported the ban. The legislation, Senate Bill 7012, is an extension of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act of 1985. This bill […]