Meet Tolonda Tate, a psychotherapist and the founder of Tallahassee-based New Day New You Counseling and Education Services. Tate, with multiple degrees and certifications under her belt, has been in practice for 21 years. She has a passion to help people and truly understand them. “I help with emotional healing […]
Author: De’ja Stokes | Staff writer
Florida’s first lady battling breast cancer
Monday morning, the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his wife Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer. “I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed first lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” the governor said in a statement […]
FAMU football celebrates shutout victory over Alabama State
The Florida A&M Football team kicked off FAMU’s 134th birthday weekend with a 28-0 shutout win over Alabama State University. This victory over ASU marks the team’s first conference win since entering the Southwestern Athletic Conference this season. “Our team came out the gate with great energy and enthusiasm,” said […]
New apps offer buy-now, pay-later feature
Want that new purse you’ve been eyeing for this upcoming homecoming? Or those new boots to wear Friday night, but you don’t get paid until next Friday? Look no further because Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna are here to help. A new generation of “shop now, pay later” startups have developed […]
FAMU Towers residents welcome Mail Hub
The Mail Hub now serves FAMU students in nearby residence halls The university has made it easier for students to retrieve mail and packages after an additional business center opened at The Hub on Sept. 13. The Mail Hub, located adjacent to FAMU Towers, was established to better serve the […]
Student Senate addresses delayed refunds
It is now the seventh week of the semester and more than a couple hundred students have yet to receive financial aid. This week’s Student Senate meeting addressed the issue that is causing a great deal of difficulty for some students. Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. and […]
FAMU celebrates founding with wreath ceremony
Florida A&M University celebrated its 134th anniversary with a wreath laying ceremony at the eternal flame. This is an annual event that notarizes the birth of the university and its founders. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Reserve Officer Training Corps, followed by Mister FAMU, Kaleb […]
FAMU’s annual career fair is back in person
The Florida A&M University Fall 2021 Career and Internship Expo made its in-person return on Thursday, Sept. 30. Due to COVID-19, the expo was held virtually in 2020. Demiah Hawkins, a talent acquisition analyst at Slalom Consulting, said the virtual career fair forced her company to adjust. “With everything being […]
Review: Casa Grande satisfies
If you’re looking for a new Mexican eatery to satisfy your ‘Taco Tuesday’ needs, make sure to keep Casa Grande as an option. The restaurant is a perfect blend of modern-upscale while still maintaining a traditional Mexican touch and flavor. The relaxed setting allows you to listen to good music, […]
Tallahassee struggles to retain college graduates
Zhané Ferrell, a sophomore at Florida A&M University, has no intention of staying in the capital city post-graduation. “Tallahassee is a stepping stone,” she said. Despite the presence of three institutions of higher education with a combined student population exceeding 60,000, Tallahassee struggles to retain an educated workforce. Many students […]