Rapper Xxxtentacion performing at a concert. Photo credit: lebaloo.com Artist such as Chris Brown, R. Kelly, XXXtentacion, Tom Brady, and Miley Cyrus are a few of the many entertainers who have been in the news for allegedly doing or being accused of doing despicable acts. The question is, should we […]
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California wrong to defy the federal government
California has formally declared that it is a sanctuary state for undocumented immigrants. This has thrust law enforcement in California into a tough position because of the laws that were set in place by the Trump administration. California stepped out of its jurisdiction by enforcing its own way of […]
Students don’t feel safe on Tallahassee’s south side
Tallahassee is known as home to two of the most prestigious colleges on different sides of the tracks: Florida A & M and Florida State. One is among the greatest HBCUs in the land; the other is one of the state’s only two preeminent universities and is also known […]
In the fast lane to social media fasting
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Social media has expanded to much more than just a digital means of connecting with peers. Long gone are the days that we can send an instant message, or share photos without the possibility of consequences. We now live in a society that basks in […]
Look to Lucilla for your next brunch spot
As we transform from college students to professionals, our nightlife goes through its own metamorphosis. From staying out late in the club to light Sunday brunches, Lucilla is the new spot to be. Located at 1241 E Lafayette St., Lucilla’s location would be straight out of a storybook with the […]
Good for the soul, bad for your health
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille My father went into surgery today. It was a simple procedure to determine whether or not my father’s arteries are still clogged. A procedure that preps for four hours and takes less than half an hour to execute. In April 2017 my dad, Kevin Dysard, had […]
“Baby Time” is a crucial need for babies
Families enjoy Baby Time at Lake Jackson library The Lake Jackson library hosted its weekly Baby Time on Friday, inviting children three years old and younger to enjoy simple songs, stories and rhymes in honor of Dr. Seuss.. As a first-time mother who is also a full-time college student, juggling […]
Infidelity: More accepted than ever before
Just how common is cheating, really? According to statisticbrain.com, a 2016 poll revealed that 57percent of men and 54 percent of womenadmitted to committing infidelity in any relationship they’ve had. That’s more them half. Let’s just let that sink in. When it comes to monogamy in today’s society the question of […]
Leave Bruno alone
Bruno Mars performing with his band live at The Apollo. Photo credit: CBS Bruno Mars is known for his mix of funk and R&B music, but he has recently been in the headlines because some are accusing him of cultural appropriation. Various music genres such as hip hop and R&B, […]
Why dating is a thing of the past
Former “A Different World” actors Dwayne and Whitley. If you’re hoping to go on a nice romantic date, then you’re probably living in the wrong era. With the influence of social media and cellphones in the 21st century, the dating scene has almost disappeared. Millennials have seemed to redefine the […]