Whether through thrifting in person at thrift stores and curated vintage storefronts or buying clothes secondhand on platforms like Depop and Poshmark, thrifting is now considered one of the main sources of clothes shopping for Gen Z. Sustainability as well as ethically sourcing and buying clothes is now one of […]
Lifestyles
Is music the new medicine?
Music plays a significant role in our daily lives. It serves as a means for artists to express themselves, sharing their experiences in ways that resonate deeply with their audience. People listen to music for many reasons—whether it is for motivation, comfort, or pure enjoyment. Music surrounds us, and different […]
Tattoos, permanent makeup ink pose risks
Are you thinking of getting inked? A recent study from the Food and Drug Administration has revealed that about 35% of tattoo and permanent makeup inks sold in the United States are contaminated with bacteria, posing significant health risks. Their evidence, published on Tuesday in the journal Applied and Environmental […]
‘Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist’ coming soon
ATLANTA — This past weekend, ONE/35 Agency hosted and moderated an exclusive screening and roundtable discussion at Atlanta’s Regal Cinema in Atlantic Station, Midtown for the new Peacock original series “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist.” The series stars Kevin Hart (co-executive producer), Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Samuel L. […]
A call for creativity: Wakati’s 5th year design challenge
Wakati, which means “time” in Swahili, embodies a rich heritage and is a celebration of the past, present and future of hair care. This brand has quickly become synonymous with empowerment and authenticity, embracing natural hair journeys while offering products that nurture hair health and beauty. Now, as Wakati celebrates […]
Cathcart satisfies sweet cravings
Nyla Cathcart, a fourth-year psychology major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, is a testament to the power of resilience and entrepreneurship. Transferring to FAMU from a community college in Pasadena, California, in fall 2022, Cathcart sought to immerse herself in an environment of Black excellence and deepen her understanding […]
Can an HBCU grad topple Trump?
With President Joe Biden stepping down from the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard University alumna, has taken center stage as the presumptive Democratic nominee. This historic shift raises the question: Can the HBCU graduate trump Donald J. Trump in the upcoming election? Vice President Harris, who […]
Rattlers rise at DevCon
It’s fitting that students from the top-ranked public HBCU made their presence felt in the Black Mecca of the South. Earlier this month, a significant number of rattlers participated in a large-scale professional development event in Atlanta, Georgia. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) hosted DevCon 2024, welcoming 400 students […]
Beauty camps comes to college
Phenomenal Tresses hair salon in Tallahassee is hosting a one-day beauty camp on August 17. It will teach college students hair braiding, nail tech skills, makeup application, money management, professional development, and how to start a beauty business. The owner and Florida A&M University Alumni, Thamar Williams, has hosted […]
Natural disaster shows corporations true colors
The recent series of tornadoes weren’t the only thing that was throwing student workers for a loop. Big corporations such as Starbucks and smaller businesses such Burrito Boarder have put Tallahassee student-workers in multiple predicaments through job loss or lack of post-disaster support. Starbucks, a corporation that has faced a […]