The Orlando Magic’s director of business development and legislative affairs presented “Life Lessons for Success, Leadership and Character” in Lee Hall on Wednesday. Lucas Boyce discussed what he called seven decisions for leadership. Each point began with the word “decide.” “My mother was a call girl,” Boyce said. “She had […]

A Florida A&M student has created a web series based on the overall undergraduate experience of students at historically black colleges and universities. “Undergrad Chronicles” is a story of eight students trying to make it through their junior year of college while also dealing with issues in their personal lives. […]

Florida’s statistics on reported rape show a decline over the past 10 years. Crisis centers say that’s not the case — everyone does not report assault. According to the Florida Statistical Analysis Center, since 2003 Florida’s reports on rape by force have gone down. In 2011 (most recent numbers available) […]

The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test has been a part of students’ lives for 16 years, but that will soon change. The FCAT will be replaced with a new test at the beginning of the 2014-2015 school year. Pam Stewart, Florida Department of Education Commissioner, said the new standardized test will give teachers […]

Florida A&M’s police chief is taking new initiatives to elevate student safety. After several months as the director of public safety, Terence Calloway has made it his goal to ensure students feel comfortable at school. Students have become acclimated with many of the on-campus law enforcement, as well as the […]

Emergency preparedness for natural and man-made disasters are crucial in this day and age. The Salvation Army of Tallahassee is offering free disaster services training Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its office on 2410 Allen Road. Julie Smith, the community relations and volunteer coordinator for the Big […]

The Quality Enhancement Plan hosted a freshman seminar with a twist in Lee Hall on Tuesday.  The seminar, “Exploring Ideas of Critical Ethics,” used “Jeopardy” to create awareness on ethics and information. The freshmen were split into two teams, and questions included several aspects of ethics, the Southern Association of Colleges and […]

Construction for the $10 million state-of-the-art, multi-platform, 24-hour broadcast facility in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication will begin this summer, according to Ann Kimbrough. The SJGC dean and other officials signed a contract with the Black Television News Channel this morning that will create an 11-year partnership with […]

The Florida Conference of Black State Legislators hosted the annual Emerging Leaders Summit at Florida’s Historic Old Capitol on Wednesday. The summit focused on conquering new impactful frontiers for future leaders. Vince Evans, summit coordinator, said the FCBSL brings young people and college students together to talk about impactful community issues and how to emerge as […]

The Florida Department of Children and Families launched its new campaign, “Who’s Really Watching Your Child?,” Tuesday during a press conference at the state capitol. The campaign, targeted toward parents and guardians of children up to 4, is aiming to raise parental awareness on the dangers of allowing non-relatives to […]