In Oregon and Washington, 39 people have tested positive with strands of E.coli after eating food from Chipotle Mexican Restaurants according to officials. 12 of the 39 people have been hospitalized since the October 14 outbreak. This marks Chipotle’s third food contamination scare since August. A southern California Chipotle experienced […]
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Whole Child Leon hosts bi-annual developmental screening event
Phillips Children’s Medical Services offered free screening for children in the Tallahassee area on Friday. This event focused on educating parents about why children ages 0-5 need to be screened Mayor Andrew Gillum and Whole Child Leon partnered with Phillips Children’s Medical Services to offer free screening to hopefully educate […]
The Office of Communications Hosts Student Rally to Unify Students and Boost Morale
FAMU Forward Rally flier Florida A&M University students gathered around the steps of Lee Hall for a student rally on Thursday. Although it was not a huge turnout, students still showed their support. Posted on social media platforms, the flier encourages students to come out and “make the pledge to […]
Music Fraternity Pays Homage with Black Arts Matter
Flyer courtesy of Omicron gamma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity. The Omicron Gamma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity performed on Florida A&M University’s campus at the Black Arts Matter concert Thursday. The event was held at the Foster-Tanner Recital Hall. The Omicron Gamma chapter is known for being the […]
Student Health Services Sponsors Domestic Violence Seminar
Dr. Melvena Wilson, Coordinator, Health Promotion & Outreach Student Health Services informing the student body on domestic violence. Photo Courtesy of Yayri Hazell As October draws to an end, so does Domestic Violence Awareness month. Student Health Services partnered with The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Big Sister […]
FAMU goes Pink in Support of Breast Cancer
Photo courtesy of Anjelicia Bruton In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida A&M University has a full agenda planned to bring students together to learn the importance of what it means to think pink. According to BreastCancer.Org, “About 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over […]
The Color Run 5K Race Invades Tallahassee
Photo By: Lauren Green The Color Run tour made a stop in Tallahassee to bring the “Happiest 5K on the Planet” to local residents. The Color Run began in March 2011 as an event used to promote happiness, healthiness, and individuality. This is the largest event series in the […]
Miss FAMU Touches Hearts During Her Women’s Empowerment Conference
109th Miss Florida A&M University, Anquinette Taylor Anquinette Taylor, the 109th Miss Florida A&M University tackled her biggest platform during a women’s empowerment conference held Friday evening in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom titled, “It’s a Hard Knock Life”. The goal of the event was to target depression and self-esteem issues among African […]
Tallahassee Museum Presents Halloween Howl
Courtesy of Tallahassee Museum The Tallahassee Museum will hold its 22nd annual Halloween Howl October 23 and 24 from 6-10 p.m. Halloween Howl is a two-night event filled with hours of fun activities for children, as well as adults. There will be trick-or-treating, a land of mystical creatures, both haunted […]
Back to the Future: FAMU Then and Now
Courtesy of Billboard The future starts now. Almost three decades ago, Marty McFly and Doc Brown took their DeLorean time machine to the future to visit McFly’s future children in the movie, “Back to the Future II.” They arrived in the future at 4:39 p.m. on October 21, 2015, making […]