Author: Beyla Walker | Staff writer
Alpha Phi Alpha stages semester’s only Greek pageant
The men of Florida A&M’s Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha now have a 2021-2022 royal court. Sixteen female students graced the stage in Lee Hall Auditorium Wednesday for the annual Miss Black and Gold pageant — and left it all on the stage. This was the only fraternity […]
Big Bend AHEC assists with health insurance
The Big Bend Area Health Education Center, also known as Big Bend AHEC, is rolling out a new program to help the under-served obtain affordable health insurance. It is now offering a navigator program for the Affordable Care Act federal health insurance program. The program, which is also referred to […]
Tallahassee honors veterans with annual parade
Hundreds of people lined up along South Monroe Street Thursday morning to kick off Veterans Day. Tallahassee’s annual Veterans Day parade was filled with music, trailer floats and a whole bunch of proud American spirit. Even the children were able to take part in the celebration; some were waving on […]
Florida Seafood Festival back in business
Florida’s oldest maritime event is making a comeback. The 58th annual Florida Seafood Festival will begin this Friday in Apalachicola, in nearby Franklin County. The festival is back in full gear after being canceled last year due to COVID-19. The 2021 Miss Florida Seafood Festival, Jadyn Luberto, recorded a commercial […]
Green in line to lead Children’s Services Council
Leon County’s search for a Children’s Services Council director may be coming to an end. With two of three finalists dropping out, only Tallahassee native Cecka Rose Green remains. The Florida A&M University alumna began her career as a publication assistant for the Florida League of Cities after she earned […]
Key safety measures missing at Coleman
Safety on Florida A&M University’s campus is a huge topic that many students voice concerns about. One particular issue that comes up time and again is the lack of protective measures at Coleman Library. The library is a place where students go to study and convene, most of the time […]
At last, dance concerts return to Lee Hall
Dance concerts involving many performance organizations such as FAMU Elite Dance Squad or Attack Dance Crew occurred frequently at Florida A&M University before the coronavirus put a halt to many activities. Now, the university is back in action and dance organizations have been preparing for shows this semester. On Friday, […]
6 organizations OK’d to conduct intake recruitment
The time has come for membership intake and rush processes for organizations at Florida A&M University. But before they were able to get started, students had to attend a meeting that laid out all the do’s and don’ts of intake. The Greek Assembly: Risk Management & Anti-Hazing Symposium took place […]
FAMU’s Pre-Dental Society ready for new year
It’s the third week of school and organizations at Florida A&M University are gearing up to begin hosting engaging activities and events for the student body. One organization, the FAMU Pre-Dental Society, has a host of events that it has planned that students who are interested in a career in […]