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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s Career and Professional Development Center is back with the JC Penney Suit-up event on Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Governor’s Square Mall from 6:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. The JC Penney Suit-Up event was designed to help college students purchase professional attire at a lower […]
Hundreds of faces – some familiar, some new – began flooding downtown Tallahassee earlier this month for the start of the 2020 legislative session. While lawmakers typically hold their 60-day session in March and April, it’s not uncommon for them in even-numbered years to opt to star the session in […]
Thousands of animals are found in Tallahassee neighborhoods every year. Next, they are placed in the city’s Animal Service Center, hoping that this critical step will aid them in finding a new home. However, Tallahassee animal shelter officials say they need help increasing adoption rates and to limit the number […]
FAMU has made significant strides since the “FAMU Rising” strategic plan of 2017, however a change to the higher education landscape has put the University’s increased budget request in jeopardy. During Monday’s FAMU Faculty Senate meeting President Larry Robinson stressed the importance of taking more aggressive steps to speed up […]
There are plenty of organizations on campus for students to get involved in. From dance, community service, mentors,Greek life, modeling, entertainment — FAMU has it all. Felicia Barnes, coordinator of student organizations, encourages all students to join organizations on campus. “The most beneficial aspects of getting involved on campus is […]
Karamo Brown is many things, including a Florida A&M University alum, a television star and an activist. Add public speaker to the list. Brown spoke at Florida State University’s 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr., event “Moving Forward: Vision, Voice, Vote” Tuesday evening at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Students and […]
After suffering a tough loss at the hands of South Carolina State, the Rattlers of Florida A&M University bounced back on Monday afternoon, by defeating North Carolina Central University 66-57. Early on in the game, FAMU set the tone defensively, as they held NCCU to just 17 points in […]
You would be wise to put the phone down while you are driving. On Jan. 1, Florida’s ban on texting while driving went into full effect as a primary offense. Texting isn’t allowed. All other forms of typing on a mobile device, such as emailing and social media, aren’t allowed […]
State Rep. Jennifer Webb, D-Gulfport, and state Sen. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, are sponsoring bills that would change the way Baker Act cases are handled in school situations in Florida. The bill would require law enforcement officers to use the least restrictive mode of restraint possible when transporting students to mental […]
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood for justice for all people, regardless of color or creed. His legacy was honored Monday in Tallahassee at the “Silence is Not an Option” event, when the local National Association for the Advancement of Colored People partnered with keynote speakers such as Rep. […]