Meaghan Taylor is the founder of Women in Radio Photo courtesy Meaghan Taylor Though she is making enormous strides in the radio industry, Meaghan Taylor worked tenaciously to be in the position she is now. Born in Alton, Illinois, the 27-year-old Taylor stayed on the move changing residences six times […]
Lifestyles
Local museum a treasure trove of automobiles
There are hundreds cars on display at the Tallahassee Antique Auto Musuem Photo submitted by Matthew Donaldson Americans have long had a love affair with automobiles. Cars have symbolized freedom, independence, success, leisure and even responsibility. The automobile is one of many staples in the “American Dream.” “Cars have always […]
Homeschooling in Color Expo comes to Tallahassee
Homeschool classroom decorated by Trishay Burton and Nia Iyanu Photo submitted by Christina Compere Trishay Burton wants melanin babies to be educated in environments that represent who they are and who they will become. This led Burton to start an annual expo that focuses on homeschooling geared toward black children. […]
FAMU students and organizations celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Founded in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans. Photo Credit: Greenville Technical College September 15th marked the start of a national four-week cultural celebration known as Hispanic Heritage Month. Founded in 1968, as National Hispanic Heritage Week, it was later expanded into a full month observation […]
The future of Fonzi
Selmour exercises six days a week, and recently just got hired at the FAMU Recreation Center. Photo Credit: Fonzi Selmour Aspiring physician assistant, gym owner, vegan and world traveler, Fonzi Selmour is incredibly motivated when it comes to his future. Born on June 3, 1994, into a Haitian family, Selmour […]
FAMU junior goes from depression to deliverance
Photo of Ayanna Thompson Photo submitted by Marie Rattigan Ayanna Thompson is not the only college student who suffers from depression, lack of sleep, stress and family issues. Thompson, like other students at Florida A&M, does not feel comfortable talking to a professional. Isolating herself from her peers and seldom […]
Local gamers come together for ‘Thursday Throwdown’
Emilio Murillo, a senior at Florida State University. Jasmine Williams | The FAMUAN The Tallahassee Smash League and the Tallahassee Fighting Community held their biweekly tournaments Thursday at the Askew Student Life Center on Florida State University’s campus. At the tournament, there were people from Florida A&M University, TCC, FSU and […]
Local gamers come together for ‘Thursday Throwdown’
Emilio Murillo, a senior at Florida State University. Jasmine Williams | The FAMUAN The Tallahassee Smash League and the Tallahassee Fighting Community held their biweekly tournaments Thursday at the Askew Student Life Center on Florida State University’s campus. At the tournament, there were people from Florida A&M University, TCC, FSU and […]
SBI student publishes children’s book
SBI student, Brandon Hutchinson, holding his first published book "Benji" Photo credit: Zach McNabb Juggling a job and a demanding major in Business Administration, Brandon Hutchinson still finds time to write every day. In fact, being in the atmosphere of the School of Business and Industry (SBI) is what taught […]
Panel makes case for natural hair
The Omega XI Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. and FAMU Campus Curlz held a “Professional and Natural” panel discussion Thursday regarding natural hair in the workplace. African-American women have been transitioning from chemically treated hair to natural hair as they embrace their natural coarse and unique […]