Florida A&M has promised an “enhanced” home-game experience for fans of Rattler football. In a press statement this week, FAMU promised to provide “brand new energy” for the four games that FAMU plays in the university’s backyard and for the entire athletics program. This season, the university celebrates its 125th […]
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At 18, Delaitre Hollinger Ready for City Commission Race on Aug. 14
Delaitre Hollinger isn’t your average 18-year-old; he is the youngest person ever to run for public office in Tallahassee. As a candidate for Seat 1 on the City Commission, Hollinger hopes to give voice to the under-served residents. “I want to decrease homelessness and poverty in the community,” said Hollinger. […]
Democrats to Face Off at the Polls
It’s no secret that candidates in next Tuesday’s Democratic primary have their own support channels throughout Florida’s 2nd congressional district. Florida A&M students, faculty and alumni know Alfred “Al” Lawson as the former state senator and congressman and alumnus after whom their new gym was named. Bay County democrats know […]
Open to all Swimmers: FAMU’s Pool is Back
Florida A&M’s pool is back open. It has been four years since the FAMU Aquatic Center — behind Gaither Gymnasium complex — last operated before administrators ran out of money to pay for lifeguards and maintenance. FAMU’s Student Government Assocation recently approved money that allows the pool to function again. […]
A Look at Cascade Park: The Little-Known History, Famous Amos
The location of the new Cascade Park is not new to Tallahassee. Although the area has been unused for many years, the site is rich in history, much of it unknown to many residents. The park is listed as a Nationally Registered Historic Place because of importance in history and […]
‘Get You Some Principles, Character,’ the Rest Will Come
Florida A&M graduates walked onto the floor of Al Lawson Center Friday in their emerald robes, decorated caps and cords to the rousing cheers of family and friends. It was the university’s annual summer commencement, and keynote speaker Rev. O. Jermaine Simmons Sr. minced no words in advising the students […]
‘Get Principles, Character,’ the Rest will Come
Graduates walked onto the floor of the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium in their emerald robes, decorated caps and cords that represented organizations and majors. Florida A&M’s summer ceremony took place this evening attracting family, friends and alumni. Keynote speaker, Rev. O. Jermaine Simmons Sr., pastor of […]
FAMU Opens Crestview Health Care Center
Florida A&M and the City of Crestview this week officially opened the FAMU Rural Diversity Healthcare Center in Crestview, Fla. Interim President Larry Robinson said that the new health center’s opening had special significance because it coincides with the university’s 125th anniversary, which is in October. “I am convinced there is […]
When Late-Night Hunger Strikes, Healthy Choices Aren’t Available
It’s midnight in Tallahassee, and the college student has just left the library after a night of heavy studying. He is hungry from hours spent in the library and is craving something satisfying. The campus café — and anything that is the least nutritional– is closed. So, he settles for a […]
After One Year at the Helm, Fla. Education Chief Resigns
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) – Florida Education Commissioner Gerard Robinson is resigning from the job he’s held for a year, his time marked by glitches in the state’s school grading system and standardized testing program. Robinson, who came to Florida from Virginia, wrote that he could not overcome living apart from […]