Laughter ringing loud in your ears while the aroma of all your favorite comfort foods fills the air is one of the many reasons why the holidays are the best times of the year. For college students who can’t travel home for the holidays, it could seem like the loneliest and […]
Opinions
Mr. President, you’re fired!
Donald Trump became synonymous with the term, “You’re fired!” during his famous reality TV shows, “The Apprentice” and “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The game show that ran for almost a decade in the 2000s was hosted and judged by Trump as he observed aspiring business leaders’ ability to execute tasks and […]
Review: I’ll be going back to Tin Lizzy’s
Located on Madison Avenue in the heart of College Town between Township and Little MASA sits Tin Lizzy’s Cantina. It is a restaurant that strives to bring you the best tacos in Tallahassee, and it offers thirst-quenching cocktails, friendly service, lively music and eclectic cuisine. In 2005 three longtime friends […]
My first taste of Hollywood
This year I received the opportunity of a lifetime when I was asked to join a film set to premiere on Netflix called “Lord Please Keep a Ring on It,” written and directed by Dr. Tiki Collins. I met Collins in 2017 when she came to Florida searching for a […]
HBCUs are taking control
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been a staple in the Black community since the first college, Cheyney University, was founded in 1837. Across the nations, HBCUs have produced hundreds of thousands of Black professionals like doctors, lawyers, bankers, teachers, actors, directors and more. HBCUs have been gaining major […]
If 2020 wasn’t your year, it’s okay
2020 has been one of the most unpredicted years we’ve experienced. From dealing with COVID-19, racial and social injustice, and deciding the future of democracy for the country, there is no wonder several people didn’t have much of a choice than to fall into a state of uncertainty and, in […]
Are the Obamas still on the same page?
If you’ve ever paid attention to President Barack Obama, you’ve likely seen his wife Michelle and his kids alongside him. For the past several years, Barack and Michelle have supported former Vice President Biden during his bid to become president. However, toward the end of the election, Barack seemed to […]
Trump’s prolonged concession speech undermines American democracy
The morning after the 2016 election, Donald Trump was declared winner of the presidential election. Soon after, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton spoke with Trump to concede and honor the voice of the American people. Forty-eight hours later, Barack Obama would acknowledge his successor in an effort to provide a smooth […]
Instagram users do not approve of latest update
Instagram has made yet another update to the app and as usual users are not happy. The reorganization of the posting and notification features has made it quite difficult for users to maneuver around the app. The new layout has moved the notifications and post button to the upper right […]
You should care about our democratic process
The 2020 presidential election made history as a record number of ballots were cast, with most people opting to vote early. With this in mind, many Americans felt proud that they were able to contribute to history. However, despite the numbers, if we learned anything from the results of this […]