Drama, violence, love and a struggle for power are intertwined in the Australian drama “Wentworth.” Back in May, the series aired on Netflix with a new seventh season. The drama deals with the challenges in the prison culture, specifically for women. The series starts with a woman prisoner Bea Smith […]
Opinions
What caused our generation to devalue the idea of trust?
When I think about trust, the first things that pop into my mind are the people that I hold closest to my heart. They go hand in hand. Trust is the base of all relationships. It’s the idea of being reliable, honest and strong. Would you consider someone that you […]
Review: Maple Street Biscuit worth a visit
Do you get tired of eating the same food? Do your taste buds crave something out of the ordinary? If so, Maple Street Biscuit Company is the place that you want to try. This savory finger-lickin’ restaurant is known for its various creations topped with a homemade flaky buttermilk biscuit. […]
We need more African American football coaches
There is a large demographic of African-American players in college football, but not a lot of African-American coaches. According to the NCAA’s demographics database, in 2018, of the 29,029 college football players in Division I football, 14,069 were African-American while 10,830 players were Caucasian. But there aren’t many African-American head […]
Column: Money games aren’t worth the paycheck
It’s time for FAMU to stop playing UCF and Miami at the start of every football season. Sure, the athletic department needs money, but these games stain the university’s reputation and can damage the morale of the student-athletes. The Rattlers took on the Hurricanes to open the 2016 season and […]
Beyoncé isn’t overrated, you are
I often see tweets, news stories, think pieces and videos speaking negatively about Beyonce, and calling her overrated. That’s actually not the case at all, and here’s why. Beyonce Giselle Knowles-Carter is a singer, songwriter, actress, mother and wife. Beyonce is an influential mastermind and powerhouse. She’s helping young black […]
FAMU needs to do its part for us to finish in four
Here I am so close to graduation and the university has threatened to close one of my classes for the second semester in a row – because of low enrollment. The possibility of a required senior class closing in a graduation year is enough to cause an anxiety-ridden student more […]
Review: Oh LEMONDADE, Oh my
I’ve heard about a vendor who serves delicious lemonade, so I set out to see what the hype was all about. As I walked down Perry Street, I was drawn to a crowd that surrounded the OH LEMONADE, INC stand. I was excited to taste the product and hear their […]
Review: Bison takes center stage at Ted’s Montana Grill
Have you ever had the urge to try a new food, perhaps bison? Try finding a Ted’s Montana Grill close to you. We have one in Tallahassee off Capital Circle Northeast. This chain started in Columbus, Ohio in January 2002; there are now 43 Ted’s Montana Grills in 17 states. […]
Review: Job well done, Boru Boru
Boru Boru, a chain restaurant specializing in rice bowls, sushi burritos and salad bowls, offers a new way of eating Japanese staples. After opening up on West Tennessee Street in April around Easter weekend, the word is still having trouble spreading across the Tallahassee community about the fresh Japanese-influenced food […]