The NCAA’s transfer portal and name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals have brought significant changes to the landscape of college sports. While these changes have provided student-athletes with more opportunities to exercise their rights and monetize their talents, they have also had a significant impact on traditional college dynasties like […]
Year: 2023
Lake Tribe celebrates eight-year anniversary
Lake Tribe Brewing Company is a local brewery and bar that established its roots in Tallahassee eight years ago. Opening in 2014 as a family owned and operated business, the brewery provides unique experiences. Located at 3357 Garber Drive near where Tharpe Street meets Capital Circle NW, Lake Tribe offers […]
Two female wrestlers earn All-America status
Wrestling is a mentally challenging and physically demanding sport. Those who wish to be competitive on any level will have to sacrifice a lot in order to be great at wrestling. Florida A&M University’s wrestling club capped off its 2022-2023 season with a bang when it traveled to Puerto Rico […]
Burnout common among students
It’s no secret that college students experience stress daily, it wouldn’t be college without it. However, when does too much become that? According to the National College Health Assessment, 80% of college students reported feeling overwhelmed, and 40% reported difficulty functioning. Many symptoms of burnout are similar among students; however, […]
Apps make it easy for students to gamble
Sports betting has taken the world by storm. College students have found multiple ways to not only enjoy sports but win money at the same time. Sports betting apps have become big with college students. Students have used these apps for extra cash while working their normal everyday jobs. Joshua […]
Florida to prohibit ‘period talk’
A new bill moving through the Florida Legislature is causing controversy due to its restrictions on sexual health education for elementary school students. Republican Rep. Stan McClain, the sponsor of House Bill 1069, proposes that instruction on human sexuality, sexually transmitted diseases and other related topics may only occur in […]
No more field storming, Florida Senate Bill 764
Nothing excites a sports fan more than the thrill of being able to sit and experience a game in live action. What’s even more mind blowing is seeing eager fans thirsty to run on fields to fulfill a once in a lifetime experience that has serious consequences. A new bill […]
Two top scorers set to transfer
In the aftermath of a season of underwhelming basketball, the Rattlers may be on the verge of losing their fangs. Jordan Tillmon and Dylan Horton, the top scorers for FAMU’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively, declared in the weeks following the season’s end that they would be entering the […]
Music as a form of therapy
Music serves multiple purposes in modern-day society. It can serve as the soundtrack to our lives, help set the tone for anyone’s day and act as a “pick-me-up” to aid in reflection and solace. Additionally, it can serve as a form of escapism for people to find a sense of […]
My nana needs me
You might not have seen much of me on campus this school year. There’s a good reason. I have been traveling back and forth from Tallahassee to my hometown, Panama City, to aid in being a caregiver to my nana. She has dementia. I never knew the extent of dementia […]