My advice to students who may be spending the holidays alone: go home, if possible, and enjoy time with your family. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two holidays that emphasize personal bonds and the significance of family and friends more than any other time of the year. During this time, family, […]

Tallahassee is in the north of Florida but in the south of the United States. Southern cooking can be difficult to find here, but at Cassie’s Southern Cuisine it’s the specialty of the house. As I entered Cassie’s, the inviting aromas of soul food filled the room. The polite workers […]

The dramatic biographical movie “Harriet” dives into the life of Harriet Tubman, the heroic African American woman who freed over 300 slaves without any deaths while transporting them. The movie delves into Tubman’s life and the many trips she took through the underground railroad. The movie was interesting from an […]

The old phrase, “You can’t compete where you don’t compare,” rang false at Sunday’s BET Soul Train Awards where Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You” won over Ari Lennox’s “Shea Butter Baby” in the Album/Mixtape of the Year category.  Do not get me wrong, I think Lizzo’s music is good. But […]

Twenty-three year-old singer Summer Walker has recently come under fire for canceling more than 20 tour dates for her First and Last Tour. The news was delivered last week via an Instagram post by the Atlanta native, claiming she would no longer be able to handle the pressures of the […]

School of Journalism & Graphic Communication seniors graduating next month have just completed capstone presentations. Unfortunately, many students do not know all the requirements until they sit in the capstone class their graduating semester. This needs to change. Underclassmen should be well-prepared for this important moment that decides their future. […]

For many, the final semester as an undergraduate is a combination of senioritis, anxiety and excitement. In my last semester, I’ve overloaded my schedule with on- and off-campus obligations to prepare myself for a competitive job market in media.  I currently have two part-time jobs; one as a digital media […]

The movie “Harriet” is what some would call the closest and most perfect reflection of what Harriet Tubman was actually like. From capturing her beginnings as a slave, her escape, and the dangers she went through to help others escape, it is truly inspiring. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the heroic […]

When it comes to parenting, it’s normal for parents to want to know if their kids are sexually active. The main questions they’ll usually ask their kids are: “Are you being safe?” and “How long have you been having sex?” Society has set double standards on how to react when […]

Directed by Deon Taylor and produced by Sean Sorensen and Roxanne Avent, the $12 million budgeted “Black and Blue” was released Oct. 25. It is about a rookie policewoman who transferred to New Orleans and when she is taken on a ride along, she’s told to stay in the car […]