Jovonte’ Davis, a student in the School of Business and Industry at Florida A&M University, died in a single-car crash on Thomasville Road and Hermitage Boulevard on July 20. The students and staff at FAMU came together Tuesday in the Grand Ballroom for a candlelight vigil to honor Davis. […]
Author: Sierra Sirju | Staff Reporter
Sneauxballs in Tallahassee
One of Louisiana’s popular summer treats recently made its way to Tallahassee. Popularly known as the “snowball,” the frozen treat is getting lots of attention with the help of Jarrett Maloy and his Sneauxball shop. It started in Louisiana as a fundraiser for a youth development program for student […]
Maclay Gardens one of Tallahassee’s hidden gems
For all the nature lovers in Tallahassee, Alfred B. Maclay Garden State Park might be your next beautiful getaway. This hidden gem, tucked away off Thomasville Road on the northeast section of the city, consists of 1,184 acres of land and is home to a variety of beautiful plants. Upon […]
FAMU grad turning her hobbies into a brand
A lot of times we do not visualize that a hobby could one day turn into a brand or a career. But it’s entirely possible, as former FAMU SBI and j-school student Shaakira White has proven. After graduating from FAMU, White ventured to Florida State University for a master’s […]
A little something for everyone at Flea Market Tallahassee
Using the flea market as a platform helps entrepreneurs expand their business without requiring a lot of up-front cash. “I sold things all the time when I was younger. When I was in high school, I sold candy, school supplies and jewelry. Recently I decided to use my passion […]
FAMU law school introduces marijuana courses
Cannabis prescription Photo credit: Jade Jacobs Despite multiple, hopeful talks of adding a cannabis course to Florida A&M University’s College of Law, two new courses will finally be offered in reference to the prominent subject of marijuana. FAMU law students can now anticipate enrolling in “Cannabis Law and Cultural […]
Striplin seeks second term on School Board
Alva Striplin, a former middle school math teacher, called it a “victory for the teachers” when she was elected in 2014 to serve District 1 on the Leon County School Board. Striplin grew up in Tallahassee and after high school went to Florida State University. where she was a […]
Young entrepreneur aims to be a millionaire
The journey to success has had its trials and tribulations for local business owner Patrice Delevoe, but his end game appears to have a very rewarding purpose. “My goal is to show people that it is possible. Yes, there are challenges but it is possible,” Delevoe said. Delevoe grew […]
Will more top high school athletes consider HBCUs?
More than 50 years ago, African American college football was just as competitive as any conference in the nation. Historically black colleges and universities routinely produced notable and Hall of Fame quality professional athletes due to the endless talent that graced these campuses because of segregation. The beginning of […]
More and more millennials turn to Netflix
The cell phone view of Netflix’s Home Page. Photo Courtesy: Kaiyah Clarke Netflix has become the leading streaming service worldwide with more than 130 million subscribers. In 1997, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph created the online movie rental portal that is Netflix. By 2000, Hastings and Randolph had implemented […]