“Abbott Elementary” is a new mockumentary-style series that perfectly displays the consuming tasks of being an educator. The show has arrived at a pivotal time where classrooms are returning to normal after online learning due to the pandemic. Based in Philadelphia, “Abbott Elementary” spotlights the obstacles underfunded public schools face […]
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New transit center coming to south side
The City of Tallahassee announced at Wednesday’s City Commission meeting that a new transit center will be created on the south side. The transit center will be located at the corner of Orange Avenue and Meridian Street.StarMetro began planning the transit center in 2013, when it made an appearance in […]
Review: ‘The Batman’
Remakes will be the present and future of cinema for some time. The inability to escape our favorite childhood shows and movies can act as a true double-edged sword. Throughout the years, lack of creativity and substance has led to my inevitable disdain for movie theaters. That’s coming from someone […]
Will America ever elect a woman president?
In 2016, Hilary Clinton lost the presidential election to Donald Trump. Prior to his presidency, Trump had no political experience; this alone should have resulted in the suspension of his campaign, yet he managed to earn the Republican nomination and defeat Clinton. As a former U.S. senator and secretary of […]
Why Be Out Day is important to me
The 2022 Be Out Day committee has worked since December to make sure this year’s 30th anniversary of Be Out Day is a success. Though I had a lot of pressure, I knew I had to end my presidential term with a bang to keep the tradition alive. I wanted […]
Rents rising at off-campus housing complexes
Student housing complexes in Tallahassee have been raising their rents for the upcoming school year. Many students have renewed their housing leases already. Now students are struggling to pay the remaining balance on their rental portal before their new leases start in August. The survey was conducted from July 12 […]
Residence halls a priority for FAMU trustees
The trustees at Florida A&M University discussed renovating and remodeling student housing facilities during their annual retreat last summer. The board meets annually in the summer to establish the upcoming academic year’s priority goals, but last year’s conversation around student housing stemmed a bit of nostalgia, revealing the demolition plan […]
Obsessions creates a space for communication and fun
Obsessions gift shop is a small store located in Railroad Square. Owned by Betty Proctor, Obsessions has creative and convenient items such as coffee cups, shirts, wine glasses, jewelry and more. Proctor doesn’t only sell items in the shop; she also hosts creative workshops for the Tallahassee community and surrounding […]
More Market Monday on ‘The Hill’
Market Monday should become a regular campus event because it allows student entrepreneurs to showcase their products and expand their clientele. Students like me are always looking for ways to support a local, Black-owned business, especially when that person happens to be a fellow Rattler. The most recent event held […]
FAMU sophomore crowned first Black Miss Winter Haven
She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s the first Black Miss Winter Haven. On January 22, many young women gathered and competed for the title of Miss Florida Citrus and Miss Winter Haven with Florida A&M University sophomore Jada Carter coming out with a win. Not only is her crowning a personal […]