College students look forward to indulging in spring break festivities every year. COVID-19 has not only altered students’ social lives but has also been detrimental to their mental health. In retrospect, after losing a spring break in March 2020, students are still trying to understand why they will have another […]
Lifestyles
Two-Six Management aims to help artists thrive
Are you an artist looking to be properly managed into a successful career? Look no further: Two-Six Management is here. Based in Tallahassee, Two-Six Management was created by 24-year-olds D’Andre Bradley, the CEO/manager, and Alphonso Robinson, co-owner. Born in Omaha but raised in Georgia, Bradley found his love for music […]
Pet adoptions up amid pandemic
COVID-19 may have interfered with many things since last March, but one thing is for sure: dogs and cats in Leon County are still finding new homes and “furever” families. The Leon County Humane Society is a private rescue organization that finds animals through a variety of sources such as […]
Academic coaches add workshops to their repertoire
Florida A&M University’s academic coaching unit is rolling out workshops to help students during the pandemic. The coaches say the workshops have been an effective method used to enhance students’ educational experience. Education as we knew it changed significantly when COVID hit. The academic coaching unit wanted to find creative […]
SJGC grad lands lead role in Tyler Perry movie
FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication produces creatives of all trades like journalists, graphic designers, public relation specialists–– and in this case, actresses. Ahmarie Holmes, a fall 2015 graduate of SJGC, recently landed a lead role in Tyler Perry’s “House of Payne.” Holmes’ time and experience in SJGC helped […]
You may want to create a vision board for 2021
Creating a vision board is an experience that can have many benefits. It helps you visualize things in new ways and lay out your goals. The act of making one is enjoyable for some, and you can design them using different methods that work for you. With the start of […]
Midtown Reader is a dream come true
Sally Bradshaw, a small-town girl from Greenville, Miss., became a business owner when she and her husband decided to open her childhood dream — a bookstore — in November 2016. “Growing up there were probably toys I wanted that I couldn’t get but my parents never refused us a book,” […]
Naan-thing could stop Gupta and Rudolph from opening their business
Behind a humorous name and charming cartoon mascot lies a unique, cultural cuisine that recently opened in Tallahassee’s University Village Shopping Center. Tarun Gupta and Drew Rudolph are the brilliant minds behind Naantheless, Tallahassee’s latest Indian cuisine. At first thought, the duo believed the concept of opening a restaurant was […]
Cory Johnson is a poet with a gift
Picture a woman with short turquoise hair, a black dress, leather jacket and fuchsia boots. What do you see? If your answer was someone who could provide an ass whooping, well, you are sort of right. But this is someone who can be more overwhelming than a broken nose: a […]
Biology major creates boutique clothing line
If you can’t find the outfits you’re looking for in Tallahassee, you might find them at Eunoia by Drew. A senior biology student at Florida A&M University, Tamerry Carry is the owner of Eunoia by Drew, an affordable women’s clothing boutique that offers club wear, casual wear, streetwear and accessories. […]