Saturday, July 5, 2025
The Blue Tavern, a popular Midtown bar, shut down at the start of the pandemic but has reopened its doors for business. The small community-oriented bar is under new management and has experienced a few changes since its re-opening earlier this year. The new owner and operator, Carrie Hamby, said […]
Bernikia Moore Wright, a Florida A&M University alumna, is determined to raise awareness about gun violence. Just two months ago, Wright’s life changed drastically, when her son was fatally shot by a 17-years-old. “I have one child and he was killed in a senseless act of gun violence,” Wright said. […]
Florida A&M University is an institution where opportunities are abundant and success may literally be one contact away. Makira Burns, a third-year student majoring in political science at FAMU, has ambitiously acted on her passion of being a public servant and launched a nonprofit organization called Igniting Scholars. Igniting Scholars […]
Florida A&M University had their 2021 homecoming celebrations at the end of October, and now many of their students are experiencing flu-like symptoms preventing them from returning to campus. Homecoming is a time for celebration between students, alumni and supporters. FAMU’s homecoming tradition is big to all its supporters, but […]
Shaanacee Wilson made it her mission to become more serious about mental wellness, not just for herself, but for those around her. Wilson did so by starting a business called Fueled Purpose. “I started working on my first product in early January, the Fueled Purpose planner,” Wilson said. “The Fueled […]
Later this year, Tallahassee residents will have a place to buy essential groceries, from fresh dairy and freshly baked bread, to a list of household items, without stepping foot from their car. Farm Stores, a Florida-based grocery store that provides a unique grocery experience, is set to open its doors […]
Florida A&M University can proudly claim a new and improved virtual Entrepreneurship Club. Jason Black started FAMUs first entrepreneur club in 2016. “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the club had a rough start and went through some difficulties caused by COVID as well, but in fall 2020, FAMU’s E-club got the […]
As a proud member of the Black community, it is important to spread the message of looking out for each other as we all want to accomplish our goals. Regardless of how big or small our dreams, discrimination is used to demean our community. Supporting Black-owned businesses is always a […]
You would think every school in the Sunshine State would have a pool, right? Even Florida A&M, right? The answer to your question is yes, FAMU does have a pool. In fact, it has two pools. But it has been almost a decade since the Olympic pool located near the […]
He can be seen playing the tuba in The Marching 100, delivering smooth jazz on the saxophone with Tallahassee Nights Live, or speaking about the music industry in his classes. Victor Spuck is a fourth-year music industry major from Broward County who isn’t afraid to show his love and skill […]