Author: Chelsea Grant

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PCSD: A Grads’ Biggest Fear after Crossing the Stage

Courtesy of Psychology Today For four years students have only angled their stress into passing all of their courses.  Imagining graduation but only the festivities and excitement of the actual commencement. Never identifying with what life will be like once they graduate, but suddenly all the anxiety hits. A few months […]

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TMH set to begin cancer clinical trials next year

Cancer patients in the Big Bend area will no longer have to travel great distances for clinical trials starting January 2016. National clinical trials for breast and lung cancer patients will begin at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH). Although the cancer center opened in 2011, adding clinical trials is a way […]

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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 […]

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Gas Prices Leave Wallets a Little Less Empty

Courtesy of WTVB  According to American Automobile Association (AAA) Daily Fuel Gauge Report, the cost of gas is at an all time low nationwide, falling to $2.289 per gallon.   Low gas prices will continue for another week according to AAA spokesman, Mark Jenkins.   “Motorists should expect another week of discounts […]

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iGrow means Tallahassee Grows

Mayor Andrewv Gillum showing his support for iGrow. Tallahassee Food Network’s (TFN) youth-focused group, iGrow, opened a new garden on Friday to help inner city children learn the importance of agriculture and leadership.   iGrow “What You Like,” is a South City youth empowerment and agricultural program run solely by […]

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The First Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly

Mayor, Andrew Gillum and Mr. FAMU, Imir Hall   Mr. Florida A&M University (FAMU) wasted no time getting involved in the community by hosting the first youth men’s conference Saturday in the university’s Grand Ballroom. Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ), brought young men from Leon and Gadsden counties with hopes that […]

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Mr. Florida A&M wastes no Time Getting Involved with the Community

Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly Tallahassee Gentlemen’s Quarterly (TGQ) is hosting its first male youth conference Saturday, August 29. The conference will provide free mentorship to young African-American males in the Tallahassee area.    More than 200 males are expected to attend in hopes to hear meaningful advice from guest speakers such […]

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Positive for the Youth of Tallahassee

Stop the Violence Heart Cards MY LIFE (Magellan Youth Leaders Inspiring Future Empowerment) hosted its monthly event at Palmer Munroe Teen Center on Wednesday.   The event was to empower teenagers and young adults between the ages of 13-23 who experience challenges in their life. The teen center is dedicated to […]

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Starbucks Increases Prices

Despite a price increase last year, Starbucks will began raising their prices again for most drinks two weeks ago. A brewed coffee will go up by 10 cents in most areas, bringing the price of a large brewed coffee to $2.45 in most stores. Large handcrafted beverages will rise to […]

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More than 200 Florida A&M alumni will gather in Houston, Texas

DoubleTree by Hilton Greenway Plaza in Houston, Texas.  The host hotel for the 2015 FAMU National Alumni Association Convention Houston, Texas will welcome more than 200 Florida A&M alumni for the 2015 National Alumni Association (NAA) Convention. The FAMU-NAA will host a three-day event filled with workshops and conventions that […]