Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Leon County Schools is facing a significant decline in student enrollment — there are 1,519 fewer students this year than three years ago, the district says — presenting financial strains and operational hurdles for the district. With fewer students enrolling, LCS will lose a portion of its state funding and […]
Students are turning away from brands that they claim are fueling the Israel-Hamas war in an effort to show their stance against the war. National brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Coca-Cola and Dominoes are all facing scrutiny. The war initially ignited on Oct. 7, when Hamas, a terrorist organization, […]
Brianna McLeod, a student at Florida A&M University,, teamed up with FAMU PD and the school’s Title IX staff to host a self-defense workshop during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The class was held Tuesday in the multipurpose room on campus. McLeod, a second-year biology pre-medicine major, led the […]
Florida A&M University’s Gospel Choir will host its end-of-the-semester spring concert on Saturday, April 27. The concert is set to take place at Kingdom Life Tabernacle at 6 p.m. “Holy is the Lord” is the theme for this semester’s concert. The grand performance will feature 11 songs. All of them […]
In reoccurring discussions about parenting and family dynamics, much attention is rightfully placed on the indispensable role of mothers. Indeed, mothers are often celebrated for their nurturing, caregiving, and emotionally supportive roles within the family unit. However, it is equally important to recognize and highlight the vital contributions that fathers […]
In a historic moment for Florida A&M University, sophomore computer science student Caleb Parker emerged victorious at the prestigious HBCU Chess Classic, marking the first time in the university’s history that a student has claimed the top spot in this esteemed competition. Parker, a Tallahassee native, beat a North Carolina […]
Florida A&M University’s Miss Rock of the South hosted a painting event to help students alleviate stress as they prepare for finals. The event was held Wednesday evening in BL Perry on FAMU’s campus. Zoë Carter, a second-year, pre-veterinary animal science major, serves as the 2023-2024 Miss Rock of the […]
Uber is the most popular app for transportation, but many users are beginning to wonder if it’s truly safe to use. Uber started in 2009 in San Francisco. Its 2020 safety report shows that from 2017 to 2020, there were 9,805 reports of sexual assault on its rides, including 852 […]
The Chain of Parks Art Festival is where the vibrant pulse of Tallahassee’s downtown beats in harmony with the limitless expressions of talented artists. This annual celebration transforms the heart of the city into a mesmerizing gallery, inviting all to explore the diverse talents of more than 150 different artists. […]
Social workers often feel underpaid for the depth of their work. It is a huge issue that has been going on for years. According to 2022 national estimates by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,, Florida is ranked with the second highest employment level of social workers behind only California, […]