Teens in 2020 are trading in their parents’ Bibles, crucifixes and holy water for Tarot cards, crystals and sage. According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, only about 52% of millennials say that they believe in God with “absolute certainty” and about 41% of millennials think that […]
Lifestyles
Memorable activities for autumn: Student edition
Don’t you feel the temperature changing? Yes, it’s officially fall. Grab your favorite sweater, mugs, blankets and boots. The hot chocolate, pumpkin spice lattes and s’mores have finally arrived. But do you want to know what your peers are doing to celebrate? Pumpkin-themed projects and movie-thons are taking over. DIY […]
New policies this year for Black Friday
One year ago, customers were able to shop in stores on Thanksgiving Day for Black Friday sales. Now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, mostly all stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as merchants take the precautions needed to have a safe Black Friday. So-called essential stores in Tallahassee such […]
MoThanJo pops up around town
Among the many coffee shops in Tallahassee, there is one that uniquely stands out. Most of the coffee shops in town are not owned by a POC, which is a potential reason why their spaces are commonly occupied by primarily white students. However, Kayla Edwards is here to change this […]
Dealing and coping with ‘maskne’
As the global pandemic takes the world by storm, masks have become a common accessory and necessity for many. There are many types of masks being used like bandanas, cloth masks, masks with filters, disposable surgical masks, cone-style masks and N95 masks. Unfortunately, many people are also battling maskne, a […]
How Rattlers are spending their weekends during a pandemic
Although we are still living through a global pandemic, people continue to find ways to go out and travel to public spaces or have events. Mostly college students, regardless of COVID-19, continue to socialize with others. Florida A&M University students continue to gather for events and parties, not necessarily caring […]
FAMU grad battles rare skin cancer
Weeks after Jaleel Shaw graduated from Florida A&M in May with a bachelor’s in political science with a minor in pre-law, he was diagnosed with dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans. More commonly known as DFSP, this rare cancer is found in only 0.8 to 4.5 cases per million people per year. According to […]
Twitter lights up during Hip Hop awards
BET hosted the 15th annual Hip Hop Awards on Tuesday, and members of the 85 South Show, Chico Bean , DC Youngfly and Karlos Miller served as hosts. With performances from rap artists Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, and City Girls, people had a lot to say about the winners […]
Hiz and Herz fills a niche
Finding a barbershop and hair salon can feel like a hopeless mission. However, one businessman has merged these ideas and has created a growing business. Isaiah Wilson, 43, is a local barber, cosmetologist and mentor. Wilson is the owner of Hiz and Herz Hair Studio on South Adams Street. The […]
How creatives can bounce back from a block
Many people create, and they all have different processes that work for them. Creatives of all kinds often encounter blocks in creativity. However, there are some strategies or practices that creatives use to overcome their creative blocks. Jamie Dawson is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She studied […]