Surpassing the campus of Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tyriq Stewart orchestrates more than just beats – he conducts dreams. As the founder of Kardinal Dreams Music Ensemble, Stewart’s rhythm resonates beyond the music, weaving a tapestry of inspiration, mentorship, and community. Born out of Stewart’s passion for percussion and a […]
Lifestyles
Heyward an advocate for local women
Olivia Heyward is all for uplifting women in Tallahassee. She has expanded her various projects to help women feel encouraged and courageous in everything they do. Heyward is from Daytona Beach, and moved to Tallahassee to attend Tallahassee Community College. While living in Tallahassee, Heyward founded a creative project in […]
Chain of Parks Art Festival is back
Springtime is also festival season in Tallahassee, and LeMoyne Arts is hosting the 24th annual Chain of Parks Art Festival on April 20-21. Visitors can expect to experience various live performances and view and purchase art and crafts by more than 150 artists from all over the country. Chain of […]
Chill out on Tennessee Street at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
The new store will be located on West Tennessee St. next to CAVA. Aside from selling Italian ice, Jeremiah’s sells ice cream, and their claim to fame is combining ice cream and Italian ice to make what they call a “Gelati.” The sweet treats come in a variety of tasty […]
School and stress go hand-in-hand
The relationship between school stress and unhealthy skin can make you want to hide in the house. College students can face many stressors in pursuit of their degree. Academic stress can cause many students to feel overwhelmed by school. You have more responsibilities when you are in school. For example, […]
From SGA to BOT chair
Kristin Harper stands as one of the heads of Florida A&M University, leading the Board of Trustees as its chair. As an alumna of FAMU her goal is to continue to achieve what FAMU needs and work with the other 12 board members to complete common goals for the university. […]
Kai Dawson crafting a fashion revolution with KAIMIKAZE
Kai Dawson is a third-year student at Florida A&M University, studying animal science in the veterinary sector. However, her influence extends far beyond her scholarly endeavors; Kai is the creative brain behind KAIMIKAZE, a fashion label that promotes challenging standards and embracing individuality. The name “KAIMIKAZE” is a testament to […]
Fashion, faith merge with Andrews’ brand
Fashion and faith have pushed 20-year-old FAMU computer science student Kyler Andrews to create a unique and inspiring brand. With fashion being his passion and God being in his heart, Andrews made his own clothing brand to connect the two worlds in the most trendsetting way. Because of Who(se) You […]
Discussing mental health in the Black community
One of the remaining taboos in many communities of color is the stigma surrounding mental illness. Whether it’s anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder, there is an endless belief in these communities that there is no such thing as mental illness or a person who struggles with their mental health. On […]
Looped in
Grab a hook and yarn, because you do not want to miss the latest scoop. Asia Clark, a fourth-year accounting major at Florida A&M University, always knew she had a talent; it was just a matter of when she’d discover it. From Chicago to Tallahassee, Clark managed to not only […]