Year: 2023

News

TPD arrests woman at 3 a.m. on voter fraud charge

A 69-year-old Tallahassee resident has been charged with felony voter fraud following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ launch of the Office of Election Crime and Security, an agency created under DeSantis’ administration intended to investigate election law violations. The elderly woman, Marsha Ervin, was asleep in her home when police knocked at […]

Lifestyles

‘Tea with McGhee’ debuts

FAMU’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication Associate Dean Felicia McGhee introduced her new monthly Instagram live series  “Tea with McGhee” on Tuesday afternoon. McGhee launched the series with high spirits by playing a short clip from 50 Cent’s “In the Club,” before introducing the school’s new academic program coordinator, […]

Lifestyles

Fall and local festivals go hand-in-hand

Fall is here, and festivals are near. As the leaves turn vibrant shades and the weather gets crisper and colder, Tallahassee is gearing up for many events. With a plethora of exciting events and attractions from the beginning of October going into November, there is much to look forward to. […]

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TPD cracking down on noise complaints

Some bar-goers, a local school and a church are currently in conflict regarding crowds and noise levels in Tallahassee. Changes were made to Tallahassee’s noise ordinance in March. According to the Tallahassee City Commissioner, it is unlawful to allow noise disturbances and amplified music from urban core areas between 2 […]

Lifestyles

Like it or not, The Shade Room keeps growing

Since March 2014, The Shade Room has gone from being a celebrity gossip page to a media powerhouse. It now covers breaking news topics, pop culture, politics and more on multiple media platforms. According to The Fast Company, The Shade Room has become one of Instagram’s top accounts. “It receives […]

Lifestyles

Nigerian student embraces her culture

When Florida A&M senior Olivia Amee looks back to her first friendships on campus, she said she initially gravitated toward those who shared her Nigerian heritage. She said looking for small reminders of her home community comforts her when she finds herself in new places. “It’s pretty easy for me […]

Lifestyles

Students in housing balance work and school

Work study, peer mentor, resident/desk assistant, tutor, and several other jobs are positions on campus held by students. Students who choose to get on campus jobs are tasked with juggling being a full time student while also working a full time job. Anaija Cure, LLC residential advisor (RA), was introduced […]

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Transgender bathroom bill stirs emotions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been pushing the Legislature to produce bills that correspond with his campaign talking points. Even legislation regarding public restrooms. HB 1521, called the “transgender bathroom bill” by some and also known as the “Safety in Private Spaces Act,” was approved earlier this year by Florida […]