Google just launched a new program called Google Expeditions. Expeditions is a virtual reality platform, built to allow teachers to take their students anywhere around the world, via virtual headset. Starting with more than 100 journeys for teachers and students to go on, Expedition is a pioneer program to immerse […]
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Florida Starts New Rental Car Service Contract
Florida started a new five-year contract for state car rentals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental this month after their recent contract with Avis Car Rental. The state is expected to save over $1 million over the next five years by switching the rental carriers. “Avis Car Rental […]
Former Board of Trustee Dies
Former FAMU Trustee Bill Jennings Cleastor William “Bill” Jennings died Sunday according to current trustees chairman, Rufus Montgomery. Jennings served on Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2013. Montgomery announced his passing. “It is with sincere and deep regret that we recognize a great fallen Rattler, […]
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
Tallahassee Targets Gun Violence
The Cure Violence organization of Chicago will be in Tallahassee this week promoting its community-based program to combat gun violence. The forums is set to engage officials of the community and members of the public to be apart of the solution in putting a stop to gun violence in […]
Soldiers on a Hike for Life
Veterans came together to complete the Silkies Hike, a 22km veterans Hike/Pub crawl throughout Tallahassee area in silkies Saturday, to raise awareness on PTSD. Irreverent Warriors, organize Silkies Hike to effectively help soldiers who commit suicide everyday due to PTSD. Silkies, also known as military issued boxers, was the uniform […]
Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church Brings Greece To Tallahassee
Photo by: Nyah Abdala Tallahassee residents got the chance to indulge in the Greek culture this weekend at the Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church. The Greek Festival brought out hundreds of people, from all different age groups. It was the place to be for a family outing. Greek […]
Robin Lotane Red Cross Hurricane Run Hosts Event in Tallahassee
Bob Lotane with picture of wife Robin in the back The Robin Lotane Red Cross Hurricane 5K & 1 Mile Run and Walk held its 8th annual event on Saturday morning in Southwood. The race first began in 2007 when Robin Lotane wanted to create a family-friendly event for the […]
House Speaker, John Boehner Will Step Down
61st House Speaker, R- John Boehner The House speaker who helped force a shutdown of the federal government in 2011, stunned lawmakers in Washington last month when he announced he was stepping down at the end of October. John Boehner, a Republican from Ohio who has held the coveted Speaker’s […]
Florida A&M Students tackle Diabetes and School
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), African-Americans are 1.7 times more likely to have diabetes than non-Hispanics and whites. It’s also the most common disease African-Americans develop or inherit. According to ADA of all African-Americans 20 years or older, 13.2 percent have diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the […]