How bad is allergy season this year? Many people are affected by allergies every year, and pollen has been the main issue. According to wyndly.com, the most common culprits in Tallahassee are ragweed and sagebrush. These weeds thrive in the city’s humid climate and release pollen that can aggravate allergy […]
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Stores scaling back self-checkout
Self-checkout has become a preferred method for many shoppers. It’s convenient, allows privacy, gives customers a sense of control, is flexible and efficient, and it reduces human interaction. While self-checkout is popular, retailers are scaling back. News outlets reported earlier this month that Target implemented express self-checkout lanes nationwide. Target […]
Town hall promotes awareness, voting
Black Voters Matter Tallahassee hosted a “It’s About Us” town hall Saturday at the Bethel Family Life Center to address the impacts of the recently concluded legislative session and the collective power that the Black community has. According to their website, Black Voters Matter is an organization whose mission is […]
3 new apartment complexes set to open
College students searching for apartments should have it better than ever this year, as three new student apartment properties are expected to open this summer. Nova, The Metropolitan and Renegade are the new candidates for the upcoming fall move-in. Nova is located at 600 West Virginia St., just minutes away […]
18 seniors participate in FAMU Pro Day
FAMU’s Pro Day unfolded on Thursday at Bragg Memorial Stadium, providing seniors with a platform to display their talents before NFL scouts. For the third consecutive year, the event attracted a growing number of NFL Scouts, including head coaches and general managers. This year witnessed a notable increase in both […]
University implements new housing procedure
As students gear up for another academic year at Florida A&M University, the Office of University Housing says it is introducing significant changes to the on-campus housing application process to streamline procedures and ensure fair access to housing. In an email sent to all FAMU students before Spring Break, OUH […]
Community seeks answers in disappearance of Lori Paige
12-year-old Lori Paige was last seen at the 2100 block of Continental Court in Tallahassee, FL, on June 3, 2023. Eight months later, the police search for the missing child has yielded no results. In February of this year, a diving effort was made to search for Paige in Lake […]
Student Senate conducts lengthy meeting
The 53rd Student Senate kicked off their eighth spring session following spring break, and senators were thrusted right back into the action as the meeting lasted for over seven hours. Before the break, sitting senate president Loryn May, appointed freshman senator Jonathan McClover to be the presiding chair in her […]
SGA in turmoil as investigation looms
In the midst of lingering campaign drama, another scenario has made its way to the campus of Florida A&M University. Student Government Association President-elect Loryn May and her vice president-elect, Dakarai “DK” Williams, have had an impeachment motion filed against them. According to the documents in the Student Senate’s internal […]
Voter apathy an issue at FAMU, FSU
As time gets closer and closer to the upcoming 2024 presidential election, voting among college students is a hot topic. The engagement of young voters is crucial for the integrity of the democratic process. However, despite the great impact voting has on lives, voter apathy among college students remains a […]