A year ago, my life changed for the better, and I owe it all to the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. I created “Beyond the Sky Entertainment,” a television show with five segments, powered by TV 20, the university’s public access channel. I serve as the curator, executive producer, […]
Author: Skylor Davis | Staff writer
Green in line to lead Children’s Services Council
Leon County’s search for a Children’s Services Council director may be coming to an end. With two of three finalists dropping out, only Tallahassee native Cecka Rose Green remains. The Florida A&M University alumna began her career as a publication assistant for the Florida League of Cities after she earned […]
Freshmen say homecoming exceeded expectations
Florida A&M’s “epic return” homecoming 2021 ended on Sunday. There were events throughout the past week such as Market Monday, Housing Step Show, Comedy Show, Homecoming Concert and many more. For many students, this was their first time experiencing homecoming due to the coronavirus outbreak in 2020 and new Rattlers […]
Tallahassee mayor declares ‘Pharmacy Week’
On October 19, Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey visited Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health to present the Pharmacy Week Proclamation in celebration of local pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians. The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) declared October 17-23, 2021, as the National […]
FAMU Homecoming, ‘An Epic Return’
Florida A&M University is hosting its homecoming Oct. 23 through Oct. 30. FAMU’s homecoming will be “epic” with appearances from Kevin Hart, Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Will Packer, Desi Banks and more. FAMU kicked-off its homecoming festivities with a drive-in movie at Bragg Memorial Stadium showcasing the movie titled, “Drumline”, […]
Disability Rights Florida promotes the vaccine
After seeing the need and struggle for people with disabilities to get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, Disability Rights Florida is on a mission to get individuals with disabilities, the elderly, family members and caregivers vaccinated — especially in rural communities. DRF is a nonprofit organization that provides legal advocacy […]
Cozartt’s Collection shows off homecoming line at ‘Market Monday’
Florida A&M University fashionistas, beauty connoisseurs, and shopaholics assembled on the University Quadrangle at noon on Monday to kick off the “Epic Return” weeklong homecoming events. Almost 30 vendors were present to showcase their products, such as lashes, clothes, accessories and beauty products. Among these was Cozartt’s Collection, owned by […]
FSU expands art therapy in prisons program
Florida State University has recently partnered with the Florida Department of Corrections to provide an art therapy program catered to young inmates who have special needs. The program has been a triumph, according to FSU. The university and the state recently singed a three-year contract that will double the size […]
‘Collards & Cornbread’ returns
The Tallahassee Food Network will be relaunching a community project from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Frenchtown iGrow Garden. The event is called “Collards & Cornbread,” and according to its website The Tallahassee Food Network is a regional coalition of the global movement that works to […]
A single mom and full-time student faces daily challenges
Every day is a juggling act for me. It’s quite a challenge being a single mom while in college. Having a child requires a lot of attention, and so does being a college student. There is added pressure, stress and fatigue while balancing these two factors in my life. It […]