Buying gas is second nature to car owners, but knowing when gas prices increase and decrease can help drivers save on fill-ups. Eddy Victor, a Tallahassee resident, owns a Mitsubishi Galant and likes to purchase fuel near his job. “My car takes 87 regular, nothing major. My favorite gas station […]
Lifestyles
Sixth annual VegFest returns to Tallahassee
The Tallahassee vegan and vegetarian community flocked to the sixth annual North Florida VegFest on Saturday at Tom Brown Park. Vegans, vegetarians and those without a specific plant-based diet filled the dog-friendly event at a high capacity during the festival that focuses on sustainability, plant-based goods, and health. VegFest also […]
Skipping breakfast is missing more than just a meal
From an early age, parents, teachers and health professionals have all stressed the significance of breakfast. They tell us over and over how much value its nutrients have in us going out into the world and having an energetic and productive experience. However, while breakfast is often considered to be […]
Black engineering students engage the community
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is an organization comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, parents and educators. According to NSBE.org, it takes pride in living up to its mission to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the […]
Parade celebrates Black History Month
QUINCY — On the sunny and windy morning of the last day of February, folks were lined up along Stewart and Crawford streets to witness the 2020 Black History Month Parade, coordinated by the City of Quincy. Quincy is a small, close-knit town of about 7,000 people. It is the […]
Foster Tanner takes us back in time with art
On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University Foster Tanner Fine Arts Gallery kicked off its on-going art exhibition, Voices of FAMU. The exhibition featured over 20 different art pieces, created by FAMU’s Fine Arts Alumni. Voices of FAMU was the collection of 6 decades of artwork starting […]
Pros and cons of a working college student
The pros and cons of a working college student have evolved overtime, there are a few themes that remain the same. Consider these when trying to understand the modern-day college student. The pros: Students can build their resume and learn valuable tools that transcend the classroom. Critical thinking, problem-solving and […]
Voices Poetry Group lights up Grand Ballroom
It can be inspiring. It can be off-putting. It is always daring. “Voices heard, spoken word,” is what you hear the crowd chant as the event starts. Tuesday was the 5th annual “Stroke My Mind” event put on by the Voices Poetry Group at FAMU. Many performers popped up out […]
This alumna has earned her credit
As she sits behind her desk on a Wednesday morning, not even the woman she was three years ago could imagine life playing out as it has. Aisha Thompkins believed she had it all figured out when she graduated from Florida A&M University in 2016. She had spent two of […]
FAMU offers Flex Bucks opportunities
FAMU students have a chance to receive an additional $100 in Flex Bucks to be added to their accounts. The university has informed students via email and social media from Business and Auxiliary Services to sign up for a limited-time offer that ends March 30. To qualify students must adhere […]