Florida A&M University Marching 100 FAMU’s “Marching 100” hosted “Clash of the Titans,” a battle of the bands fundraiser and showdown against the South Carolina State University “Marching 101,” Friday, in Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Hosted by Amberly Williams, the 110th Miss Florida A&M University, and Ki-Jana Garmon, served as […]
Author: Marissa Weaver
Unexpected blackout on Tennessee Street
On September 20, local restaurants and residents were carrying out their nightly activities when the lights suddenly went out; putting a halt to everything around 8 p.m. The power outage affected businesses on Tennessee St. and neighboring residences. The unfortunate blackout caused restaurants and stores to release their patrons earlier than […]
Tallahassee City Commission Focused on Reducing Taxes
The City of Tallahassee Board of Commissioners held a meeting on Wednesday, which discussed the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget and focused on cutting taxes by eliminating the city of Tallahassee’s business tax and lowering the millage rate while maintaining a balanced budget. The Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce approved the idea […]
FAMU falls to SCSU
Photo Credit: Thai Floyd The Florida A&M Rattlers just couldn’t get the job done Saturday, turning the ball over seven times on offense resulting in a 48-14 loss to South Carolina State University. The loss drops the Rattlers to 0-4 overall, and 0-1 in the MEAC Conference, while SC State […]
Hurricane Hermine meeting unites community
Tallahassee residents were able to voice their concerns and give feedback in regards to Hurricane Hermine in a community meeting. The meeting was held by the City of Tallahassee Sept. 19 at Bethel AME Church located on West Orange Ave. Residents discussed pertinent information with city officials, regarding post […]
Mangum saga comes to an end
Photo Credit : Aldernico Brioche Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting left a lot of people wondering: where did it all go wrong? One minute the board is thrilled to have their first female president from Cornell University. The next minute they’re waving goodbye as former Florida A&M University president Elmira […]
FAMU vs TU: Prestige Rivalry
Photo Courtesy of Sports Information For the first time in more than a decade, this past weekend, the 5th Quarter Classic between the Florida A&M Rattlers (FAMU) and Tuskegee Golden Tigers (TU) was back in Mobile, Ala. The inaugural rivalry game was the first classic game played in Mobile, Ala. […]
FAMU’s Chaotic Leadership Hinders the Growth of the University
Photo Credit Adlernico Brioche The Black Lives Matter movement has played a major role in African-American culture since it began in 2012 after the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The movement has played a role in the increase in enrollment of many historically black colleges and universities, except for Florida […]
The Fuzzy Pineapple Art Festival aids local artists
Photo Credit Ebony Gibbs In the age of dying artists, there are very few ways for an artist to be successful. Despite this, The Fuzzy Pineapple Craft and Art Festival provided opportunities for local artists to be great and showcase their work in Tallahassee Sept. 17. In its second annual […]
Kofi Hemmingway The New Voice of Bragg
Courtesy of FAMU Sports Information Courtesy of FAMU Sports Information Son of award-winning Florida A&M University instructors Theodore and Beulah Hemmingway, Ph.D., Kofi Hemmingway, 45, was bred to be the new “voice of Bragg.” Hemmingway, born in Columbia, S.C., spent the majority of his life in Tallahassee, where he attended […]