Author: Kendall Harris | Staff Reporter

Lifestyles

Black mental health: Health is wealth

#ChangeTheStigma Defining mental health has been an issue in the Black community stemming back to slavery. In Black households it is not uncommon to hear, “What happens in this house, stays in this house!” While this may benefit a home in a chaotic society, people considering this may not find […]

Lifestyles

Drag queen bingo a lively affair

Vashai Avionce in front of Happy Motoring hosting drag queen bingo on Wednesday. Photo submitted by Jazzmin Riles Nightlife for those who identify with the LGBTQ+ community is scarce in Tallahassee, but Happy Motoring offers a safe haven for members of this community. “Happy Motoring is a renovated gas station […]

News

Foreign language options limited at FAMU

The required textbook for the Spanish courses at Florida A&M University. Photo submitted by Alyssa King Florida A&M University offers only two foreign languages for students, which leaves some in a predicament. Not all students want to take either French or Spanish, but because of a shortage of qualified faculty, […]

Opinions

‘Final Table’ a five-star cooking show

Photo courtesy of eatnorth.com “The Final Table” is a new Netflix original global cooking competition series that features 24 of the best chefs from around the world, competing not for money but for a seat at the final table. The table already seats nine famous chefs from each country visited throughout […]

Opinions

Gillum’s stock is rising

Andrew Gillum Phorto courtesy of Talgov.com The year 2018 was a pivotal year for politics. Many unlikely races and candidates popped up all over the country looking to shake up Capitol Hill as well as statewide offices. The midterm elections even saw the appointment of 19 women of color to […]

Opinions

Farm-to-table comes together at Backwoods Crossing

Backwoods Crossing promotes farm-to-table cuisine. Photo submitted by Rikki Bell Backwoods Crossing is a modern restaurant crafting new American dishes from local ingredients. Tyler and Jesse Rice own it. The brothers opened Backwoods Crossing in 2016 at 6724 Mahan Drive, just went of the I-10 exit. The brothers wanted to grow […]