The smell of spices and herbs filled the air along with the sound of horns and laughter Saturday as different nationalities came together to celebrate and learn about the Hispanic culture. Tallahassee is filled with different cultures and unlike south Florida, “there isn’t so much of one particular culture,” said […]
Lifestyles
Makeup: The artistry of beautification
Makeup is acquired through skill, authenticity and creativity. But while some people are self-proclaimed makeup artists that learn tips from Internet sites such as YouTube, others learn naturally. According to MintLife, a finance website, women spend an average of $15,000 on makeup during their lifetimes. Nearly $4,000 goes toward mascara alone. […]
Tallahassee residents walk for clean water
Aveda hosted a 4K run Sunday at Tom Brown Park to raise awareness about clean water. Aveda, a large organization that branches off into salons, sells products ranging from skin care to hair care. Stephanie Borras, owner of the Aveda-owned company Soleil 7 Hair Salon, said Aveda’s “Walk for Water” […]
Graduate named Youth Activism Fellow
As a child enamored with the polished, pristine uniforms of the Young Marine representatives, Vincent Irving needed no convincing to become a member of a drug-demand reduction program. Irving, a fall political science graduate from Florida A&M, later discovered that his passion for tobacco prevention would flourish into his […]
Red Cross offering hurricane survival kits online
The American Red Cross is helping Floridians prepare for hurricane season by offering convenient emergency supplies online. Hurricane season near the Atlantic Oceans lasts from June through November. The Red Cross offers supplies such as first aid kits, hand-crank radios, flashlights, whistles and safety tubes online. The prices vary from […]
Marriage after graduation
Graduation is less than two weeks away, and many seniors are preparing for a new transition. They are on a path of establishing themselves as adults and becoming financially independent, which may encourage them to start looking for future spouses. Malasia Grier, a graduating physical therapy student from Miami, said […]
Website offers ratings system for syllabuses
One website is taking rating a teacher or professor a step further by adding a class’s syllabus to its site. Syllabus Rate is a website where students can judge professors based on their syllabuses. There are a few academic rating sites already available for college students. One popular site is […]
Rec center houses International Food and Awareness Festival
Numerous flags from the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, China, Jamaica, Brazil and India flooded the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center as Florida A&M celebrated its inaugural International Food and Awareness Festival. Melvena Wilson, a health educator with student health services and event organizer, said this cultural event served as a way […]
New Leaf hosts motivational health workshop
The New Leaf Market Co-op hosted a workshop on Tuesday for Tallahassee residents who want to live a healthier lifestyle. Mandi Johnson, a fitness trainer from Jacksonville, spoke about healthy eating habits, exercise, healthy goal setting and motivating people. Johnson said she hopes the people who attended the event gained […]
Rally demands solar energy legislation
The Solar Uprising rally was a sight to see on the Capitol steps Thursday. The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy hosted the rally to raise awareness on the importance of solar power. Stephen Smith, executive director of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy, said burning coal and gas for energy creates air […]