Islamophobia Spreads as Demagogues Take the Stage
By Elery Ostertag The world as we know it is rife with political and religious demagogues, espousing their particular ideology as the only truth. With a presidential election on the horizon and the threat of ISIS looming in the Middle East, these demagogues in the United States and abroad haveContinue Reading
Challenging the Pressures of College Success
By Sydney Selman High schoolers are subjected to pressure from schools and colleges setting ridiculously high standards and working students to death. I am a first year at Tallahassee Community College. This is my third semester at TCC and academically, things have been going great. Despite juggling six classes andContinue Reading
Grocery Shopping As a College Student, Easier Than You Think
By Alyssa Fort Some people may feel grocery shopping is really nerve wracking. It’s a task that is sometimes either put off or avoided altogether. Though, grocery shopping no longer needs to be avoided. Here are some tips that can help relieve the stresses of grocery shopping. Prioritize – OnlyContinue Reading
Simple & Hearty Sautéed Asparagus Recipe
By Alyssa Fort Ingredients: 1 pound of asparagus 1 onion 2 garlic cloves Olive oil Soy sauce or Maggi Liquid Seasoning Preparations: Rinse & snap off dry ends of aspargus. Chop onions and garlic and set aside. Directions: 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2.Continue Reading
College Cooking Essentials: The Crock-Pot
By Alyssa Fort Though it is no longer a bean cooker as it was intentionally designed for, it is now something even better. The Crock-Pot is a small kitchen appliance that I swear by and think everyone should purchase immediately. As a college student, I am either in class orContinue Reading
Healthy Corner: Kale
By Alyssa Fort If you haven’t heard yet, kale is the new black. This consists of everything from kale chips to kale smoothies. Not only is kale rich in nutrients and very delicious (when made correctly) it has tons of health benefits. Kale is a low-calorie weight loss aid, soContinue Reading
Easy and Tasty Recipe: Buffalo Crock-Pot Wings
Ingredients 1 bottle buffalo wing sauce 1 stick of butter Onion powder Garlic powder Recipe 1 (4 pound) bag of frozen wings or wingettes (your choice) 1 bottle of buffalo wing sauce (I use Frank’s Red Hot) ½ cup butter 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder Directions MeltContinue Reading
Black History Begins with Black Women: 6 Books Written by Black Women Everyone Should Read
By Angelique Fullwood The month of February is the time of year in the United States when folks acknowledge Black History. While Black Americans started observing Negro History Week back in 1926, it wasn’t until 1976 that it expanded into a national holiday under President Gerald Ford, he told AmericansContinue Reading
Transgender Students Deserve Respect in Schools
By Sydney Selman Schools are not doing enough to support their transgender students. Well, that’s the way it seems at least. Getting an education can be very stressful. I can imagine this stress is only amplified when fighting for basic rights and decency as a transgender student. It’s even worseContinue Reading
The Nightmare of Trump 2016
By Nikita Sibley As a Republican nothing scares me more than the rapid rise of Donald Trump. For months and months the Donald Trump campaign has led in almost every GOP poll, and I fear what this means for the future of America. Trump’s ability to tap into the farContinue Reading