Friday, Feb. 26, marked the ninth anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin, a then 17-year-old Black teenager. This fateful incident is forever remembered across the country. In honor of Martin, Dream Defenders of Tallahassee hosted “A Day of Remembrance for Trayvon Martin.” The event was to be held around […]
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Unlocked cars make it easy for thieves
While many people make a habit of locking their front door, they may want to start locking their car doors as well. Unlocked vehicles have become an issue of high concern among law enforcement agencies in Leon County. Tallahassee has been experiencing a high volume of car break-ins since the […]
Roboto Tokyo Grill opens near campus
Roboto Tokyo Grill,a thriving local business, last month opened the doors to their newest eatery on Railroad Avenue.It is located next door to the nightclub GVO at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Gaines Street. The Asian-fusion restaurant now has five locations, four of which serve the Tallahassee community and one […]
Black History Month ends with a bang
February might be coming to an end, but the celebration of Black History Month continues. Dream Marketing Group partnered with Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to create a weeklong initiative called Bite of Brown. The initiative was designed to increase exposure and consistent clientele for small African American-owned restaurants. Dream […]
Dillard hopes to go from FAMU to PGA tour
Mulbe Dillard lV, a senior business administration major at FAMU, thrives as a student-athlete. Dillard plays golf for FAMU and has continued to compete in the sport despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Dillard was exposed to the sport at age 2, when he would watch his father hit balls at the […]
Baseball team’s tough schedule continues
After a tough weekend in DeLand, the FAMU baseball team started its season 0-4 losing all four games to Stetson last weekend. That’s the good news. The bad news: It’s going to get tougher in a hurry. FAMU will be taking on USF this weekend, with the next 19 games […]
Use social media intentionally for an enjoyable and inspiring experience
Social media is used in numerous ways such as entertainment, communication, networking, business or a news source for many. Due to society’s attention span being glued to social media for hours a day it is easy to consume a lot. Many argue that filtering what you consume via social media […]
Spring election results
The SGA’s Electoral Commission released the spring 2021 election results on Tuesday, stating who all would be serving in student leadership positions during the 2021-2022 academic year. Ballots were available in student emails from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb 23. For a ballot to be counted the surveys […]
Plant care for beginners: 5 tips for keeping your plants alive
We know it is easy to feel overwhelmed when you are new to Plant Parenthood. Not everyone is born with a green thumb but thankfully there are tips, tricks and hacks to help keep your plants alive and well. Here’s how. Tip #1: LIGHTING The first step to helping your […]
Review: ‘Fake Famous’ explores the power of social media
Earlier this month, HBO released a documentary, entitled “Fake Famous,” that dove into the simultaneously deep and shallow world of social media influencers. The hour and a half long documentary featured director Nick Bilton’s search for an answer to a single question: Can he make someone famous? The documentary follows […]