Wholistic Growth for Generations hosted the “Stomp Out Obesity” Step Show at Florida A&M University’s Jake Gaither Gymnasium to educate people on the rise of childhood obesity. This past weekend, tickets were five dollars for students with Rattler Card identification. Levander Thomas, a public relations student at FAMU and […]
Author: Chazre Hill
Florida Celebrates 50 Years of Civil Rights
The Museum of Florida History had an opening reception for their temporary exhibit, Civil Rights in the Sunshine State. On Thursday, November 6, the exhibit honors the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The exhibit contains historical images, artifacts, and videos to help […]
Leon County says “Hello Kitty” To The Hallowkitty Costume Carnival
The Leon County Humane Society hosted “HallowKitty Costume Carnival” on National Cat Day to spread the awareness in adult cat adoptions. Guests dressed in Halloween costumes to have their adoption fees waived for cats older than four months old. Lisa Glunt, the Cat Foster Program Coordinator at the Leon County […]
FAMU BOT Vote Complete Vote Of No Confidence On Winslow
Florida A&M University Board of Trustees unanimously passed a complete vote of no confidence on Athletic Director Kellen Winslow during a conference call Monday night. The purpose of the meeting was to receive a report from the President’s Alumni Advisory Committee on Athletics and to consider its recommended goals. Motion passed with […]
FAMU Honors Fall 2014 Extravaganza
The Florida A&M University’s Department of Honors held its first annual Fall Honors Extravaganza seminar on Wednesday inside of the Black Archives Research Center and Museum. The event was filled with tons of fun and excitement that allowed honor participants to express themselves. To kick things off guest speaker Marcella […]
Testing for Tuberculosis at Godby High School
Godby High School held an informational meeting in the media center Wednesday to inform parents and students about how tuberculosis spreads and addressed parents' concerns. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial disease that affects the lungs. It is received by inhaling infectious air droplets, and it can be spread […]
Judge Hawkins Files for Rehearing
After striking out in the initial hearing, Judge Judith Hawkins filed a motion for rehearing Friday in an attempt to save her seat on the bench. Hawkins, a veteran judge in the Leon County Second Judicial Circuit, filed the motion to the Florida Supreme Court hours before her midnight […]
Community Celebrates Veterans at Parade
The Veterans Day Parade was a community success with nearly 12,000 youth and seniors attending at Monroe Street to pay homage to veterans. Veterans Day allows people, affected by war, to pay their respects to those who risked their lives for Americans to enjoy the liberties of democracy. The Tallahassee […]
FAMU Second Annual Innovation Showcase
Florida A&M University’s Division of Research Office of Technology Transfer held its Second Annual Innovation Showcase — iShow — last Friday at the FAMU Foundation Headquarters. Ken Redda, Ph.D., professor and vice president for Research, spoke to the audience informing them about the iShow. “The first goal is to […]
FAMU Formally Introduces Chick-fil-A to Campus
Florida A&M University formally introduced Chick-fil-A to the campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and students gathered in the orange room to officially welcome the largest chicken chain in America to the hill. Chick-Fil-A Inc. was established in the 1960s. It is credited for inventing the boneless chicken […]