Last year's Miss Army ROTC, LaDonna Carney crowning this year's winner Cadet Dorothea Rhodel. Florida A&M University held its 65th annual Miss Army ROTC pageant on Wednesday in Howard Hall. Cadet Dorothea Rhodel, a third-year healthcare management student from Miami was crowned as Miss Army ROTC. Cadets were judged on […]
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Florida A&M University commemorates Founders’ Day
Photo by: Nathaniel Price/The Famuan Florida A&M University assembled in Jake Gaither Gymnasium for the Observance of Founder’s Day, honoring fallen Rattlers on Thursday. James Moran, Ph.D., assistant director of advancement and alumni affairs welcomed students, faculty, staff and alumni. “Welcome to the college of love and charity, welcome […]
Exposure to Endocrine-disrupting Chemicals Links to Rising Diabetes and Obesity Risk
New evidence ties endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure to two major health threats in society: diabetes and obesity, according to the Endocrine Society. The Endocrine Society experts spoke on the issue after addressing the International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM4) in Switzerland along with the importance of using scientific approaches to limit […]
Breaking News: Alan Williams Announces Candidacy for Supervisor of Elections
Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee. Courtesy of Rattler Nation Blogspot A Florida A&M Alumnus is making plans to make strides in the Florida House of Representatives. Democratic House member, Rep. Alan Williams, D-Tallahassee, has filed to officially run for Leon County Supervisor of Elections in 2016. "Rep. Alan Williams is […]
FAMU Eternal Flames host Joseph Memorial
Caption Florida A&M University’s Undergraduate Student Success Center will host a memorial service for Moise Joseph Oct. 2 at 6p.m. at the Eternal Flame. Joseph, the drector of science labs and an instructor for The First Year Experience program, was shot and killed while protecting his girlfriend from her armed ex-husband Sept. […]
Tallahassee Joins In Pinktober
Courtesy of The City of Tallahassee Twitter account The City of Tallahassee invited the community out to Cascades Park to “join the fight, and drink pink” on Thursday. The Leon County Government and the city came together to raise donations in support of breast cancer. The Drink Pink event was […]
FAMU Students Take Care of Business at the Fall Career Expo
Students of all majors gathered for the Fall Career Expo in Al Lawson Multipurpose Center on Wednesday to speak with 97 organizations and Fortune 500 companies. Students are invited to attend the expo, which will feature booths from companies such as; Eli Lilly and Company, General Electric, PepsiCo., Macy’s and […]
Tallahassee’s Residence Inn makes $1.5 Million Upgrade
Residents traveling through Tallahassee will find their stay a bit more like home thanks to recent renovations. Residence Inn Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol recent renovations topped $1.5 million. The Inn, located at 600 W. Gaines St., is in the heart of the Gaines Street district. Jenny Dawson, sales executive […]
Wall Expected To Keep Noise Controlled At Cascade Park
A big wall going up at Cascade Park has some residents relieved and some concerned. Costing more than $400, 000 the wall is expected to keep noise from Cascade Park at bay. The 30-Foot wall will be located on the parks south end between the CSX railroad tracks and Van […]
Breast Cancer Awareness with a Twist
#GoPinkLemonade Photo Courtsey Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Democrat, along with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, will host #GoPinkLemonade stands on Thursday throughout the city to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer disease is expected to affect close to 60,000 new patients in 2015. Venues […]