Meet Tolonda Tate, a psychotherapist and the founder of Tallahassee-based New Day New You Counseling and Education Services. Tate, with multiple degrees and certifications under her belt, has been in practice for 21 years. She has a passion to help people and truly understand them. “I help with emotional healing […]
Lifestyles
New apps offer buy-now, pay-later feature
Want that new purse you’ve been eyeing for this upcoming homecoming? Or those new boots to wear Friday night, but you don’t get paid until next Friday? Look no further because Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna are here to help. A new generation of “shop now, pay later” startups have developed […]
Some find emotional support animals necessary
Emotional support animals are allowed in most residential places in Tallahassee. An emotional support animal aids people who are disabled. These animals are not trained as a service animal; however, they do provide comfort to their owner. The Hub at Tallahassee, an apartment complex, is one of the many complexes […]
Healthy eating on a budget
It’s so easy to run to places like McDonald’s or Wendy’s for a quick meal. It’s easily accessible and more importantly, it’s cheap. Most people, especially college students, find themselves eating fast food a lot more often than usual because you can get an entire meal for no more than […]
Leola’s Crab Shack more than a restaurant
Eric McKinnon, owner of Leola’s Crab Shack, plans to leave a legacy for his children. A former Californian, McKinnon moved to Florida as a child. He was adopted by Leola McKinnon. The name of the restaurant is in her honor and memory. McKinnon began his journey as an entrepreneur, when […]
A chance to be ‘Fit n Lit’
FAMU’s homecoming is quickly approaching, and a new way to get prepared for it has arrived. Prepared physically and mentally. 40 Caliber Fitness is offering a month-long homecoming fitness program for all students, current and alumni. “I know that homecoming is around the corner, and I can say my progress […]
Tastee Turkey Leg a new Black-owned eatery
Halford and his wife Sheena Thompson recently opened the restaurant Tastee Turkey Leg on Sharer Road. It joins a growing list of Black-owned businesses in Tallahassee. The menu offers a range of turkey leg recipes as well as shrimp alfredo, Cajun seafood rice, or macaroni and cheese with collard greens […]
Four fall dates you have to try
As the weather begins to chill and we enter the third quarter of the year, fall is finally here. A new slew of activities have become available. So, to fulfill the excitement of the autumn season, here is a list of fall dates to try in Tallahassee. Pumpkin patch During […]
‘The UpGrade’ to debut soon
Students at Florida A&M University want to strive for what’s next in their career path. But they also want to leave a legacy behind on campus that impacts future generations. This is exactly what Robert Tucker II, a third-year journalism major at FAMU, had in mind when he started a […]
Home game makes students feel at home again
Students have finally returned to campus after learning from home without the social aspect of school, but campus life appears to be less lively than in previous years. Without events like Set Friday and pep rallies, how are students expected to embody school spirit? Then the Rattlers played their first […]