Just days away from the presidential election, students at Florida A&M University are sharing their opinions on how the country would be if either presidential candidate were to win the election. Students mentioned certain issues like health care, gun reform, police reform and others while voicing their opinions. Over the […]
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Community addresses 32304 ZIP code issues
Gentrification has been an ongoing issue throughout Tallahassee, but more specifically an issue that is growing in a particular section of the capital city. The 32304 ZIP code is considered the poorest ZIP code in the state of Florida, according to the U.S.Census. This is an area that has been […]
Florida’s ballot is consumed by re-election
With the election next week, it is important to remember we are not just voting for the president. On the Florida ballot, there are seven judges running for re-election. Carlos G. Muñiz is running for retention merit for the Florida Supreme Court. Muñiz was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in […]
Ausley vs. Preston: A fiery fight to the finish
It’s crunch time for local and national elections. In Leon County and the Big Bend, the Senate District 3 race has been the most fierce. Vicious attack ads, pricey campaign expenses and plenty of candidate merch to go around. The seat has been Democrat-held for 20 years and Bill Montford […]
Self-care is critical this election season
A global pandemic, daily protests fueled by racial injustice, social media everywhere, and now the 2020 election — a virtual tsunami for our country and our communities. For many students and first-time voters, the commotion and urgency of it all has become overwhelming. If you are feeling anxious or consumed […]
Some are wary as vaccine trials move forward
COVID-19 is far from over, but a vaccine is closer than we might think. Reports have stated that by the year 2021 participants who choose to test out the vaccine may be eligible to do so as early as January, but it may not be until the year 2022 that […]
Carnival Food Fair debuts next week
In August, the North Florida Fair was added to an extended list of canceled events, leaving members of the community disappointed. Executive Director Mark Harvey, along with fair organizers announced that this year they will host a Carnival Food Fair free of charge to all attendees. The fair will be […]
Alumni turn October into a ‘give fest’
FAMU’s homecoming brings many annual traditions. The football game, the Greek step show, and coronation to name a few. If you’ve ever been to a homecoming convocation, you’re familiar with the roll call that happens near the end. Not your average roll call, a group’s name is called and the […]
City commission returns to in-person meetings
The Tallahassee City Commission held its regular meeting in person on Wednesday, the commission’s first non-virtual event in more than six months. Due to ongoing public health concerns, there were three options for sharing public comments: In-person at the meeting, provide comments during the meeting via video conference or written […]
Three Rattlers hope their product will revolutionize basketball
Jason Campbell, Alvin Kennedy and Jeremy Henderson met each other back in fall 2001 at Florida A&M University. What started off as friends getting together for weekly basketball games would turn them into business partners and founders of a company called JSleeve. Their company has created and designed a wearable […]