Photo credit: Café Taverna Coming upon its one-year anniversary, Café Taverna has already won the hearts of many Tallahassee residents. Café Taverna is located in Midtown and is the ideal spot for brunch, dinner and events. The rustic ambiance and dimly lit chandeliers give a great cozy feeling. In order […]
Lifestyles
Former FAMU football player’s memory lives on
The Jonathan A.P. Ferrell Foundation, Inc. was established in 2015, and is based in Tallahassee. It was founded by Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother, and was created to bring awareness of police brutality and to help everyone in the community come together. Five years ago, Ferrell, a former standout football player […]
TCC Center for Innovation assists student entrepreneurs
The Tallahassee Community College Center for Innovation is a place where students and professionals merge to discuss business ideas and possibly birth new businesses. According to the executive director of the the TCC Center for Innovation, Scott Balog, the center is currently on the rise and looking to continue to […]
Advisors play a key role in a student’s journey
Arthur Borders is an advisor in FAMU's music department. Advisement is the first stop for students attending college. Students look at advisement as a starting point or the first step in the door. Advisement is encouraged for students to guarantee that the curriculum is being followed in order to graduate […]
Women and body image: An ongoing issue
When it comes to body image, the media may have a big impact on how and what one thinks of how people should look. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, body image is defined as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting […]
Thrifting ministries making a difference
For decades churches have brought aid to their community. They are known to provide spiritual growth and comfort. But now many churches are participating in thrifting ministries. These ministries provide clothing and miscellaneous items to the homeless, ex-inmates and low-income families. There are many churches such as Christians Temple […]
Yoga Sundays at Nefetari’s
Dana Dennard wears many hats. The owner of the acclaimed Nefetari’s restaurant is equally well known as a teacher and psychologist. He is also a yoga instructor. "Meditation is like sitting in the lap of God," Dennard, also known as “soul healer” or “Baba,” said. "There is so much […]
Most college students not engaged in primary elections
With primary elections taking place on Aug. 28, many students in Tallahassee do not plan to vote. According to college.usatoday.com, for the 2016 primary election, there was a low voter turnout for 18-to-24 year olds. This is not a surprising fact, as citizens in that age range are least […]
Junction at Monroe embraces all musical genres
Four years ago, The Junction at Monroe was primarily a warehouse for Russ Pangratz and his band to rehearse for their concerts. He and his band realized how much potential the building had, so they began to invite other musicians to play there as well. Later, they invited […]
Some Tallahassee businesses struggle during summer months
As the summer is winding down Tallahassee is revving back up for students coming in the fall. During the first few months of summer, Tallahassee was a ghost town. In a city that is home to three colleges – TCC, FSU and FAMU – it is safe to say […]