Author: Akilah Smith | Staff Reporter

Lifestyles

HBCU inspired magazine creates opportunities for students

Stephanie Tharpe, founder of the Millennial Maverick Magazine. Photo submitted by Stephanie Tharpe  Millennials in today’s era are pushing more for their voices to be heard, especially at historically Black colleges & universities (HBCU). Stephanie Tharpe, the founder of the Millennial Maverick Magazine, wants to give HBCU college students the opportunity […]

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The eternal flame is the heart of FAMU

Photo credit: Sydne Vigille  When you think about Florida A&M University (FAMU) the eternal flame will always come to mind. Whether it’s walking to class, taking graduation pictures, honoring a fellow Rattler who has died, or FAMU students coming together, the eternal flame is symbolic of Rattler excellence. The eternal […]

Lifestyles

The Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy is a pillar in student success

Students in the Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy visiting FAMU.  Photo credit: Willie Williams  The Tallahassee Future Leaders Academy (TFLA) is a premier leadership program that provides teens with mentorship, job readiness training, financial literacy education and summer employment.  The program utilizes an eight-week innovative curriculum, that includes two weeks of […]