Some students at Florida A&M are preparing to study aquatics and learn about the country of Belize as part of the university’s study abroad program. A meeting was held Wednesday for students interested in the opportunity, where topics such as travel, activities and requirements were explained in detail. Since 2003, […]
Author: Joshua Robinson | Staff writer
Signature Art Gallery hosts annual show
Tallahassee’s Signature Art Gallery held its annual Fall Trunk Show on Thursday, a showcase for original art works from more than 30 different artists. Located at 2782 Capital Cir NE, the event was held from 3-7 p.m. and will be open to the public through the weekend. The gallery has […]
Disney, ESPN come to SJGC
Florida A&M University’s j-school welcomed special guests from Walt Disney and ESPN on Wednesday as part of the homecoming week “Grads are Back” event. The panelists spoke about their careers post-graduation. The event, “Creating Magic for the Culture,” was inspired by Disney’s “On the Yard” initiative, which aims to amplify […]
Students host breast cancer awareness walk
As part of this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, students at Florida A&M University are taking the initiative to further the cause. Yukwon Toney, a second-year journalism major at FAMU who is minoring in political science, put together an awareness walk from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday. The event offered […]
‘Pup Crawl’ raises money for animals in need
The Tallahassee Parrothead Club held its annual Pup Crawl event Saturday to raise funds, supplies and awareness for animals in need. Over the past three years, the organization has made gradual changes and improvements in its efforts by partnering with local charities. The Parrothead Club helps these charities by fostering […]
Students gather for ‘mental health day’
In the past two years, an awareness of mental health has made leaps and bounds in different parts of the country. From celebrities and professional athletes coming forward with their own personal battles, to local citizens or organizations creating safe spaces to openly speak about one’s problems mentally. An organization […]
Publix provides for Second Harvest, other food banks
Publix decided to make a difference this September during Hunger Action Month, with plans to donate $5.5 million to more than 300 Feeding America member food banks and other nonprofits. The Florida-based supermarket chain understands that these outlets provide a vital service to the communities they serve, so doing what […]
Micro-internships coming to FAMU
Florida A&M University announced last week that it has partnered with Parker Dewey’s micro-internship program. This program allows students to take part in short-term, paid and professional projects with different companies in different fields. The beauty of the program is that it allows those interested to explore different career paths […]
Volleyball team evens record at 3-3
It was a tough weekend for the Florida A&M University volleyball program. The Rattlers came into the past weekend looking to add to their 2-1 record, the program’s best start to a season since 1997 when they began 3-0. But, they were only victorious in one of their three games, […]
Rec Center reopens Monday
After more than a year of guidelines and regulations in response to the pandemic, Florida A&M University and its faculty are doing their best to give the students a sense of normalcy. A great example of that is the reopening of the university’s recreation center. The all-purpose center, located at […]