What a great spot to grab a filling breakfast. Earley’s Kitchen is a Southern restaurant that serves soul food for breakfast and brunch. Finding out Earley’s Kitchen was not too far from Florida A&M University was an excitement in itself. Walking toward the restaurant, my friend and I couldn’t help […]
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Five tips to keep the momentum for the second half of the semester
It’s the last half of the semester and you find yourself getting off track. Here’s some tips to keep up that momentum through the end. Tip one: Plan and Organize “Your intentions won’t keep the momentum going, but your planning will. When you don’t plan or organize, that leads to […]
Review: Grub Burger Bar a winner
If you have been searching for a good burger in Tallahassee, search no more because this place has it all. Grub Burger Bar, located on Thomasville Road, has appetizers, salads, burgers and more. Although I was not greeted when I entered the restaurant, the food surely made up for it. […]
United, we stand taller
Florida A&M is at its finest when multiple organizations join forces to put on an event for the community. That’s what happened on Halloween at the annual “Trunk of Treat.” For the first time FAMU’s Educational Research Center for Child Development, the athletics department, housing department, and Efferson Student Union […]
FAMU, we can do better than this
The FAMU student body was notified on Thursday that the athletics department would be cutting the men’s cross country and tennis teams in an effort to offset a projected $2.3 million deficit in the athletics department budget, according to information provided by the university to students, staff and faculty. The […]
FSU fires Taggart after just 21 games
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 3, less than 24 hours after a 27-10 beating Saturday afternoon, news spread like a wildfire, Florida State University fires Head Coach Willie Taggart. After only 21 games FSU had seen enough. FSU’s press release advised the termination was effective immediately which includes a buyout of $17 […]
FAMU takes to houses of worship to share marijuana research
Medical marijuana has taken high profile since Florida A&M University jump started its first Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative. According to the initiative’s website, MMERI’s mission is to educate and inform Florida’s diverse minority communities about the benefits of medical marijuana and the potential consequences to health and well-being […]
Why HBCUs are a haven for black students
Historically black colleges and universities are as important today as they were after the civil war, which is when most HBCUs were founded. The purpose of HBCUs was clear in the 1800s, but the truth is that they serve a much bigger purpose. HBCUs have become a haven of love, […]
Review: ’Joker’ tells the villain’s story
“Joker” is a brutally honest origin story about a real-world character, Author Fleck. He was a struggling comedian with a mental illness who turned the pain of his life into a movement through darkness. “Joker” is one of the best movies I have seen in a while, a fictional story […]
Review: At Hangar 38, food not to die for
Ever wonder if entertainment establishments could have great food and games? I gave Hangar 38 a try. Hangar 38, located on Thomasville Road in Northeast Tallahassee, is an entertainment center that combines bowling, arcade games and a restaurant. It was founded by three men who felt the need for a […]