Friday, July 4, 2025
Madea's Departure. Photo Courtesy of Tyler Perry Studios. The debut of American actor, producer and director Tyler Perry’s latest film “A Madea Family Funeral,” fell short of awe as many viewers were disappointed in the final screenplay featuring his created character Madea. Madea is known as a comical, elderly black […]
Students commune on Landis Green following Pool Kids’ performance. Photo Submitted by Karlyn Sykes. After a day dedicated to service, Florida State University students gathered at Landis Green to support another facet of their community: Tallahassee’s underground music scene. The Live on Landis concert took place on FSU’s campus Saturday […]
Orientation Leaders joined by the 112th Miss FAMU and Queen of Orange and Green. Photo Submitted by Janelle Edge. The Office of Student Activities held its annual Spring Preview on Saturday, starting the day in the Lawson Center. Spring Preview is for prospective students to see what Florida A&M University […]
Families waiting in line at Be Out day to get some free Irie Ice. Photo Courtesy of the FAMU_1887 Instagram page. Be Out Day is FAMU’s way of saying thank-you to the community and the students. Saturday’s event consisted of free food, live performances, and a kids’ zone. “I liked […]
Senator Debbie Mayfield, the chief sponsor of SB 1238. Photo Courtesy of tampabay.com “This bill does not require schools or religious institutions to designate and authorize an individual to carry a firearm on its property. And it does not restrict the owners of a property from prohibiting firearms on their […]
FAMU's official Be Out Day flyer. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Info. Be Out Day is a concert and festival that Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosted annually. For the past few years, there has been a Be Out Day in Atlanta, but not in Tallahassee. Alexia Bell, chair of Be […]
Florida Board of Governors committee members view presentations of the speakers Wednesday afternoon. Photo Submitted by Oldens Lafortune The Florida Board of Governors meets regularly at various universities, discussing many topics ranging from innovation research, to mental health. This week, the meeting was held at Florida A&M University’s Grand Ballroom. […]
Christopher Miller (left) and Corrie Watt (right), the FAMU Student Senate's next President and President Pro-Tempore Photos Courtesy of Cristopher Miller and Corrie Watt The Student Senate at Florida A&M University on Monday elected its next president and president pro-tempore: Christopher Miller and Corrie Watt. Senator Miller had a clean […]
Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Three years ago, Florida state Sen. Jason Pizzo stated in a Facebook live video that “If you post it on social media, that’s probable cause for us to come get the guns out of your house.” Pizzo, a Democrat, said in the video: “That’s […]
Photo Courtesy of thedailymail.com As advancements are made around the clock in the medical marijuana field, it’s safe to say that the once negative view of drug is slowly changing and turning into a positive. In some states you can go into a dispensary and purchase marijuana that’s pre-sealed. If […]