Photo of Rate My Station website. Valeria Sistrunk felt like she had been blindsided two times in a row. She decided she needed to prevent that from happening to others. Sistrunk, a 2013 graduate of Florida A&M”s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, had unpleasant experiences at two different news […]
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TOPS promotes healthy lifestyles
The temporary location of Friday morning TOPS meetings for the summer located on North Monroe Street. Every Thursday night and Friday morning, the TOPS Club, Inc. hosts meetings. TOPS, which stands for “take off pounds sensibly,” is a nonprofit, noncommercial, national network of support groups throughout the United States […]
Paying for college can be major challenge
College students all over the country are paying anywhere between $20,000 and $50,000 (sometimes more) to go to school and graduate with their desired degree. Where are all these people getting this money, right? Students have different ways to pay for college. Some enjoy full rides, meaning their tuition […]
New Target store set to open this month
The new Target store on West Tennessee Street Last Aug. 7, almost a year ago, Coliseum, a club on West Tennessee Street, closed after five years of business. Set to take its place is a new Target store that is expected to open up for business sometime this […]
Youth theater group performs play at FAMU
. A group of young people from the Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre performed the play “Redemption Song” Friday evening at Florida A&M’s Charles Winter Wood Theatre. Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre focuses on young people ages 7-16 who are housed within the FAMU Essential Theatre. This nonprofit group inspires […]
Coping with the loss of a pet
Boa Baker April 2018 – June 2018 The death of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences. However, we get through these times with the help of friends and other family members who extend their deepest regrets through quality time, sympathy cards and prayer. […]
Volunteers needed in Tallahassee
Volunteer sign in sheet at Tallahassee community center. "We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you," said American folk music legend Jeff Warner. […]
There are too many ‘fake’ emotional support animals
College can be a difficult time for many young adults. Attending classes, meeting the expectations of professors and keeping up a grade-point average can take a toll on students. In addition, many may find it particularly difficult to be away from family and friends as well as significant others. […]
Five Below opens in Tallahassee
Five Below is an American-owned chain of discount stores where nothing in the store costs more than $5. The store mainly has items for children and preteens, but also caters to adults. The chain was founded in October 2002 by David Schlessinger and Tom Vellios. Five Below ranked No. […]
Local business owner running for City Commission
Jeremey Matlow Photo credit: Saorsa Images Jeremy Matlow is known as a “pie guy.” The owner of Gaines Street Pies and two other pizza shops in town, Matlow is eager to be known by another title: city commissioner. The 33-year-old local businessman is one of five candidates in next month’s […]