Ernest Pierre, a recent graduate of Florida A&M University, is a well-known photographer in the Tallahassee area. Pierre earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology from FAMU last year. Since then, he has been working as an assistant manager and loan consultant for a financial program. That is […]
Author: Jamal Sharp | Staff writer
Grad student the ‘go to’ barber on campus
A recent graduate of FAMU has become the “go to” barber around campus. Meet Jonathan Walls, a 2018 graduate of Florida A&M who is pursuing his MBA at FAMU. Walls is a member of the brotherhood, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and is known around campus as “the guy who cuts […]
Rep. Alexander a champion for his alma mater
Ramon Alexander, a Tallahassee native, proud Florida A&M graduate and member of the Florida House of Representatives, has an ambitious agenda for the upcoming legislative session. He is a Democratic member of the lower chamber, swimming against the current in a Republican-controlled body. Alexander represents the 8th District, which includes […]
Petition circulating online to exonerate death row inmate in Texas
A petition is circulating on social media for people to sign and tell Texas Governor Greg Abbot to exonerate and stop the execution of Rodney Reed. Reed is a death row inmate in Texas accused of raping and killing Stacey Stites in April 1996. He is scheduled for execution on […]
Review: At Hangar 38, food not to die for
Ever wonder if entertainment establishments could have great food and games? I gave Hangar 38 a try. Hangar 38, located on Thomasville Road in Northeast Tallahassee, is an entertainment center that combines bowling, arcade games and a restaurant. It was founded by three men who felt the need for a […]
Lawmakers, advocates address anti-abortion agenda
A rally against an anti-abortion proposal took place before noon Tuesday on the fourth floor of the Capitol building. Planned Parenthood organized the rally along with youth advocates and lawmakers who wanted to say why they are opposed to House Bill 265, which forces parental consent for abortion. This brief […]
New day party brewing steps from FAMU
A new event, After Set Friday Happy Hour, has been on fire not far from FAMU’s campus. After Set Friday, GVO has become the place to be. No Crowd Control and No Leisure Marketing are the promotion groups that put this event together. This day party is 18 or older […]
Search committee begins interviews for FAMU CFO
The search committee tasked with identifying a permanent CFO for FAMU conducted its first two preliminary interviews on Wednesday. The interviewees were Gloria J. Walker, currently vice president of finance and administration at Cowley College in Arkansas City, Kansas; and Kevin Appleton, an agency fiscal officer for the District of […]
Young and old rally at climate change strike
On Friday, a global strike for climate change action took place all over the world, as millions to teens and adults skipped school and work to attend demonstrations and demand action to prevent climate change. Tallahassee participated in this strike with a rally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in […]
Review: Bison takes center stage at Ted’s Montana Grill
Have you ever had the urge to try a new food, perhaps bison? Try finding a Ted’s Montana Grill close to you. We have one in Tallahassee off Capital Circle Northeast. This chain started in Columbus, Ohio in January 2002; there are now 43 Ted’s Montana Grills in 17 states. […]