For the past 32 years, Children’s Day has been an annual holiday in Tallahassee. On Jan. 31, hundreds of children and their parents packed the Museum of Florida History to enjoy the festivities. Admission and parking were free to the public. There were also live performances by the Young Actors […]
Author: Tristin Brown
Big Bend Minority Chamber Collaborates with FAMU for Women Entrepreneurs
The Big Bend Minority Chamber and Florida A&M University partnered up to host the Women Business Council’s annual meeting, Saturday. The Women’s Business Council is a segment of the Big Bend Minority Chamber that caters to women entrepreneurs. About 75 people gathered in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center […]
Engineering students voice concerns at Dessert With Deans meeting
Dessert with Deans, an initiative spearheaded by Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association, held its first meeting with The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering It is the first school to participate in the Dessert with Deans program. It is also the first time that the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering had an […]
School of Graduate Studies and Research seeks $50K in special allocations
The School of Graduate Studies and Research office lobbied for $50,000 in special allocations at the weekly Student Senate meeting, Monday. The funds would be allocated toward preparatory classes for students seeking admission to graduate programs. Julian Coakley, a graduate public administration student from Nassau, Fla., spoke on behalf of […]
All Saint Hop Yard Kick Off No Shave November
All Saint Hop Yard is kicking up momentum for the No-Shave November movement to spread awareness to cancer by growing their hair. All Saints Hop Yard in Tallahassee, Fla., held its Second Annual No Shave November Beard Competition. The event was free to the public and included live music and […]
Eileen Warner November Book Drive
Florida A&M University students donated books to the Eileen Warner November Book Drive spearheaded by English Professor Kendra Bryant. The book drive was named after Eileen Warner, a FAMU Developmental Research School English teacher, who died in a car crash this summer. Warner partnered with members of the English Literary […]
All Saint Hop Yard Kick Off No Shave November
All Saint Hop Yard is kicking up momentum for the No-Shave November movement to spread awareness to cancer by growing their hair. All Saints Hop Yard in Tallahassee, Fla., held its Second Annual No Shave November Beard Competition. The event was free to the public and included live music and […]
Voices Poetry Group Hold Open Mic Night
Voices Poetry Group’s Open Mic Night Thursday, which brought more than 200 people out to the Florida A&M University’s Rattler’s Den. During Open Mic Night, Voices members expressed the significance of the organization. Christopher Watson, a junior facility management student, said, “Voices Poetry Group allows individuals to express themselves in […]
As race moves ahead, Charlie Crist vies for FAMU votes
Student leaders of Florida A&M University talked with Charlie Crist, former governor of Florida, Tuesday about education. Crist, who is a Florida gubernatorial candidate, will face off against Gov. Rick Scott in November’s general election. He was pitching his plans for education to students and vying for their votes. D.A. […]
Change for Change assists with homeless
With the holiday season upon us, Tallahassee students and residents are setting aside their personal wants and needs to create change for change, literally. According to talgov.com, Change for Change was adopted by Tallahassee in 2004 after being recommended by the Tallahassee Equality Action Ministry. The program allows residents to […]