Last Tuesday, Latina actress, Gina Rodriguez came under fire after posting a video to her Instagram story of her singing along to a Fugees song, and ultimately singing the “n” word. Hours after realizing that the video had caused the internet to go up in flames, Rodriguez deleted the video […]
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Review: Knight delights with ‘Stacked’
Detroit native Arkeisha “Kash Doll” Knight released her debut album, “Stacked” this weekend. The collection of songs feels more like a set of letters to her fans diving into how the past year has been for her, while it introduces her unique style to new listeners who may not be […]
The Pink Tax: Just another form of discrimination
People since the dawn of time have always said “it’s expensive to date a woman,” but do they understand it’s even more expensive to be a woman? I know what you’re thinking, men use almost the exact same type of hygiene products as women, which is mainly true, so why […]
College: it’s all about getting involved
Could you use some help in time management? Do you feel like your grades could use a little assistance? Well I have the perfect solution: Get involved on campus. Being involved in extracurricular activities has proven to increase academic performance in students and improve time management skills. Not to mention […]
Every student should have a planner
School requires each student to be disciplined in order to be successful. There is no correct way to be disciplined because everyone has their own path. Some evolve quicker than others. You must have a self-evaluation to know what works best for you as a student, in your route to […]
The importance of knowing about STDs
Talking about sexually transmitted diseases and infections should not be held in a delicate and secretive manner. It is essential to know about the differences between practicing healthy and unhealthy sexual behavior. If you are sexually active, there is a chance you can contract an STD. No matter how many […]
Kanye performs at Howard University
Rapper Kanye West has been in the news a lot recently. This past Saturday, the artist made headlines again as he performed at Howard University during their homecoming weekend. Perhaps five years ago if West were to make an appearance at a prominent HBCU like Howard, the headlines would’ve been […]
Review: Might give Bento another go
It’s hard to find authentic Chinese food in Tallahassee at the caliber that one is accustomed to. After tasting the yellow fried rice from New China, I had to find another approach to my Chinese craving. A friend persuaded me to try Bento. Located on West Tennessee Street, Bento is […]
Review: Kool Beanz Cafe worth the trip
If you’re ever in need of a fun place for dinner after a long day of work or school, Kool Beanz Cafe might be the coolest choice in town. The restaurant located on Thomasville Road in Midtown, just 10 minutes or so away from college campuses FSU and FAMU, features […]
Review: Nothing normal about ‘Raising Dion’
Netflix has been on a roll with one new series after another this year. Its latest original series, “Raising Dion,” puts a spin on the life of an average single-mother. Alisha Wainwright plays Nicole Warren, mother of 8-year-old Dion Warren. The storyline starts off as an ordinary day in the […]