When one imagines college they immediately think of the opportunity to progress their academic career while basking in the fruitful social environment that can be found on college campuses around the nation. Even though it is easy to be caught up in the infatuating thoughts of what college is […]

Besides the usual requirements for future college students such as grades, test scores and other miscellaneous items, students now have another requirement to check off their list for college: health insurance. Although many students have health insurance through his or her parent there is a handful of students who don’t […]

Brandon Rodgers, a biology student, stands in front of FAMU’s clinic. Photo Credit: Jermaine Kershner   When’s the last time you went to your local health center and got an STD screen? If you can’t remember then maybe you’d like to know that in 2017 there were 1.6 million cases of […]

Celebrating the deep roots of the Caribbean culture, Tallahassee Caribbean Festival emerged for the first time Saturday with a regional focus and a variety of cuisine, culture, music and dance. Founder and organizer Seymour Thompson has spent the past year branding and expanding the festival, which he describes as his […]

It’s almost that time of the year when Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University puts together a Homecoming week full of festivities in order to welcome back former students and celebrate the school’s existence. This year the annual Homecoming festivities will be taking place next month during the week of Oct. […]

When you think of the word “tradition,” what comes to mind? Family, spirit and maybe even fun. Well, when you step foot on Florida A&M University a part of the tradition you may hear about is “Set Friday,” overseen by the Office of Student Activities. This social event takes […]

Runners and walkers lined up on Saturday for the 37th annual 5K run-walk to support those coping with sickle cell anemia. The race featured a Tim Simpkins one-mile fun run and a 5K run-walk, sponsored by The Sickle Cell Foundation, Inc. and Gulf Winds Track Club. The new course was […]

In 2005, two young black girls came to Kimolyn Ferrell’s home. The girls were in awe over her accomplishments as a homeowner and businesswoman. This experience inspired Ferrell to create Dare to Dream Young Girls Inc. Network. Dare to Dream provides young girls in the Tallahassee area a safe haven […]

One of Florida A&M University’s major partners, Northrop Grumman,  returned to the campus this week to recruit students for internships and future jobs. Students from all classifications gathered in the Rattlers Den for Wednesday’s welcome back event.  Northrop Grumman hosts the welcome back barbecue every year as a way to […]

FAMU’s School of Graduate Studies and Research held the annual graduate feeder recruitment fair in the Efferson Student Union Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Students ranging from freshmen to seniors flooded the ballroom as they gained information from different universities offering master’s and doctorate degrees. Kinna […]