Nick Fryson, also known as Chuck, is the definition of an active leader. He is a great influence for youth and the community. Fryson’s main inspiration is his dad and his dad is one of the reasons he is where he is today. “My dad has the most wisdom I […]
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Savvy Salvage Thrift serves the community
Justice Barnes is best known in Tallahassee as the owner of Savvy Salvage Thrift, a staple of Railroad Square Art District which has specialized in selling vintage goods since it opened in 2016. Barnes keeps a wide variety of items stocked in Savvy Salvage’s compact space, but it is Barnes’ […]
Netflix’s ‘Perfect Match’ chaotically entertaining
Sometimes I want a bit of chaos in my life without having to live through it, so I watch a show so chaotic it’s entertaining. My most recent chaotic comfort show is Netflix’s new series “Perfect Match.” The show was ironically released on Valentine’s Day and brings together reality stars […]
Is the ‘Golden Era’ over? The end of FAMU culture
As the demolition of my old stomping grounds of Truth Hall began just this week, I can’t help but wonder if this is truly the end of an era at Florida A&M University. So many things have changed and the campus isn’t as alive as it was when I stepped […]
World Engineering Day celebrated
The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering marched into this new month ready to bring a celebration of science and engineering to the Tallahassee community on World Engineering Day. The event was held at the Challenger Learning Center on S. Duval street Saturday morning. “We call it the pipeline, so it all […]
FAMU holds State of the Black Student Address
On Friday , March 3rd, 2023, Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association and the Bells -Burns administration hosted the “ State of the Black Student Address” in the Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Highlighted were many influential panelists and speakers, all FAMU students and alumni. Many students […]
Effort underway to prevent early release for sexual assault offenders
Senate Bill 528 was filed for review on Feb. 6. If enacted, it will bar the Justice Department from granting inmates serving time for sexual offenses an early release. According to Florida law, gain-time is the reduction of an inmate’s sentence for good behavior (depending on their edibility). The goal […]
Pressure of no wheels in college
Many students anticipate moving off campus after their first year of college. Even though it’s enjoyable living off campus, not having a car sometimes makes it difficult. Many people would think that a college town like Tallahassee would be easy to get around, but everyday students struggle to get to campus for class. […]
Annual Senior Games underway
Tallahassee kicked off the annual Senior Games Wednesday with a torch run. The event took place behind the Capital City Amphitheater at Cascades Park. City employees and senior citizens alike came together to walk the torch around the amphitheater collectively. Mayor John Dailey first lit the torch and then handed […]
Artists, fitness enthusiasts flock to Breathe in Color Studio
A community activist and artist has opened a creative wellness studio close to FAMU’s campus. Breathe in Color Studio, a newly established space offering art workshops, pole fitness classes and a multi-functional space for Tallahassee’s collegiate, BIPOC and low-income communities, was recently launched by Teylor Parks, a Florida A&M University […]