Looking to find an interesting TV series that will have you gripping the bottom of your seat? Then “Snowfall” may be the one. “Snowfall” is a crime drama series created by the late John Singleton, first debuting on FX July 5, 2017. The TV series revolves around the first crack […]
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A preview of Black History Month events in Tallahassee
There are only days until the beginning of February, which is Black History Month. Many people congregate together to celebrate all of the achievements made by African Americans. With COVID-19 cases continuing to roil the nation, a variety of events that usually occur in-person will go virtual this year. One […]
Local agencies helping residents survive COVID crisis
People in the greater Tallahassee area have been faced with unprecedented hardships during the ongoing pandemic that have forced them to go without basic living essentials such as food, shelter and, most importantly, reliable income that would help them pay bills in a timely manner. Programs such as the Big […]
Masks rarely stay on at parties
With COVID-19 rates increasing day by day, it seems as if some people were determined to party with big crowds before returning to in-person classes. This past holiday weekend, there were brunches, lunches, open club events, and plenty of house parties as students enjoyed an extra day off from classes. […]
Academic Success Center provides tools for time management
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day being the last holiday on our Spring calendar at FAMU along with the cancellation of spring break, this fast-paced Spring semester will command increased dedication and time from a lot of Rattlers. On Thursday, the Academic Success Center hosted a time management workshop that […]
New group, new sound, N’deci$iv
They’re two artists with two different sounds, but together–– they are one group. In less than 10 months, a local group was able to gain over 26,000 listeners and 30,000 streams. How did they do it? Darnell Zachery, a 23-year-old from Detroit, Michigan, and Christopher Aviles, a 23-year-old Miami native, […]
Started by a FAMU grad, Lamplighters continue to grow
Royle King II is a Florida A&M University alumnus and the founder of Omega Lamplighters, a youth leadership organization for young men in grades four through 12. The Omega Lamplighters has been a staple in the Tallahassee community since its inception in 2008 and continues to be one of the […]
HBCU students wary of more protests
Terrorism has always been a major concern for the United States. However, in recent months domestic terrorism has become an equally high concern due to the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. In an attempt to overturn the results, Trump supporters led a vicious attack on the nation’s Capitol on […]
‘Soul’ appeals to multiple generations
When you hear the word “soul,” many things probably come to mind. But is it one of the newest Disney Pixar collaborations? As the years go on we have learned that Disney and DisneyPlus are not just for kids and tweens. The streaming service offers shows and movies targeted toward […]
Local hair stylist refuses to let COVID keep her down
Like many small businesses that have been drastically impacted by the pandemic, Aaliyah Shields has had her share of hardships. The 24-year-old is a hair stylist. “I was unable to sell hair due to price increasing, and my hair vendor in Korea being closed,” she said. To keep her business […]