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 […]

Photo credit: Café Taverna Coming upon its one-year anniversary, Café Taverna has already won the hearts of many Tallahassee residents. Café Taverna is located in Midtown and is the ideal spot for brunch, dinner and events. The rustic ambiance and dimly lit chandeliers give a great cozy feeling. In order […]

The Jonathan A.P. Ferrell Foundation, Inc. was established in 2015, and is based in Tallahassee. It was founded by Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother, and was created to bring awareness of police brutality and to help everyone in the community come together. Five years ago, Ferrell, a former standout football player […]

The Tallahassee Community College Center for Innovation is a place where students and professionals merge to discuss business ideas and possibly birth new businesses.  According to the executive director of the the TCC Center for Innovation, Scott Balog, the center is currently on the rise and looking to continue to […]

Arthur Borders is an advisor in FAMU's music department. Advisement is the first stop for students attending college. Students look at advisement as a starting point or the first step in the door. Advisement is encouraged for students to guarantee that the curriculum is being followed in order to graduate […]

When it comes to body image, the media may have a big impact on how and what one thinks of how people should look. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, body image is defined as “a subjective picture of one’s own physical appearance established both by self-observation and by noting […]

For decades churches have brought aid to their community. They are known to provide spiritual growth and comfort.  But now many churches are participating in thrifting ministries. These ministries provide clothing and miscellaneous items to the homeless, ex-inmates and low-income families. There are many churches such as Christians Temple […]

Dana Dennard wears many hats. The owner of the acclaimed Nefetari’s restaurant is equally well known as a teacher and psychologist. He is also a yoga instructor. "Meditation is like sitting in the lap of God," Dennard, also known as “soul healer” or “Baba,” said. "There is so much […]