Author: Kaiya McIntosh | Staff Reporter

Lifestyles

Young entrepreneurs making a mark

Tallahassee’s Kid Entrepreneurs. Michael Rubin (Left), Zoe Rubin, Matthew Lombardi and Abigail Hofmann (Right).  Photo submitted by Kaiya McIntosh  The neighborhood lemonade stand is a thing of the past. Kids are adapting to the entrepreneur life and developing their own businesses. These new kidpreneurs are creating more innovative elements to […]

Lifestyles

This barber comes to your home

Traveling Barbers Logo Photo courtesy of Simul Martin An ambitious Florida State University graduate student has started an innovative new company, Traveling Barbers. Simul Martin, owner and founder of Traveling Barbers, didn’t expect the life of an entrepreneur. After double majoring in political science and criminology, and an internship experience […]

Lifestyles

SBI student busy fielding job offers

Kimber Jennings poses in front of Google  Photo courtesy of Xayla Wilson Everyone struggles with the challenges of adjusting to college life; it’s a transition period between adolescence and adulthood.  Kimber Jennings, a graduating SBI major, took those trials and tribulations and turned them into victories. Jennings experienced culture shock […]

News

New store in the neighborhood

Bryant's Neighborhood Marketplace located on Kissimmee Street. Photo submitted by Jair Wright A new convenience store has surfaced near Florida A&M University’s campus. The name of the store is Bryant’s Neighborhood Marketplace, and it is located at 533 Kissimmee St., just one block over from the Lawson Center. The store […]

Sports

Notable Rattlers get awarded with All-MEAC honors

FAMU head coach Willie Simmons on the sidelines during the Florida Classic game Nov. 17 Sydne Vigille | The FAMUAN Although Florida A&M’s football season ended in disappointment, there were still some notable Rattlers who were awarded Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) team honors this past Monday. Chris Faddoul, FAMU’s sophomore […]

Opinions

The orchids are real at Thai Orchid

Thai spaghetti served with an orchid flower. Photo Submitted by Jasmine Williams. Thai Orchid and sushi bar is a new restaurant on the Parkway that features Thai and Japanese cuisines. Previously, for 25 years before this restaurant became Thai Orchid, it was an Indian restaurant. It was renovated three months ago, […]

Lifestyles

Missionary trip stokes her passion for medicine

Marie Alexandre joined FSU students on a missionary trip to Haiti. Photo courtesy of Marie Alexandre As the oldest of five children, Marie Alexandre understands that leadership means being proactive. She knows to feed her younger sisters before bed and to bring clean jerseys to her brothers’ football games. When […]

Lifestyles

Exhibit explores Tallahassee Bus Boycott

Entrance to "What They Fought: Resistance to Integration" exhibit at Claude Pepper Library on FSUs campus.  Photo submitted by Raiyana Malone  Inside the Claude Pepper Library, almost hidden on the campus of Florida State University, is an exhibit that sets out to help those who came after the 1956 Tallahassee Bus […]

News

Flying out of Tallahassee often pricey

Tallahassee International Airport has seen an increase in passengers flying in and out of the capital city. Photo submitted by Alea Williams Tallahassee International Airport’s motto, according to its website, is to offer a safe, welcoming, and convenient travel experience; its primary focus is to always provide an exceptional way […]