Dr. Bryant's dental patient chair and X-ray imaging equipment from his in-home dental practice, now located in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. It is not quite a functioning dental office, but it is on display in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. The Willie L. Bryant, Sr., DDS, exhibit was […]
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Warriors Against Rape tackles sexual assault
The Stop Trafficking event in the Village Game room hosted by W.A.R. Photo Submitted by Titilayo Okuwa. A new student organization at Florida A&M University is devoted to educating students about sexual assault and sex trafficking. Warriors Against Rape held its first event of the semester, “Stop Trafficking,” last Thursday, in […]
FAMU eager for more funding for CASS
Contractor are beginning to create vertical structure for the the CASS building. Photo Submitted by Sherneka Streater. Florida A&M University is hoping to improve the retention and graduation rates of its students with the completion of the Center for Access and Student Success building. Located northeast of Gaither Gym near […]
Students and faculty at TCC respond to shrinking class sizes
Students attend class in TCC Communications & Humanities Building. Photo Submkitted by Karlyn Sykes. In a tweet last week, Tallahassee Community College announced its latest move in a strategic plan to enhance student success by reducing class sizes beginning this spring 2019 semester. In an official statement, the college said, […]
Students cope with advising issues at One-Stop Shop
Students wait to be advised at the One-Stop shop. Photo Submitted by Cori Bostic. After experiencing a plethora of obstacles, students at FAMU were upset and frustrated with the advising procedures at last week’s One-Stop Shop. The One-Stop Shop is an academic event that takes place during the first […]
Chipman elected president of Florida Music Educators Association
Shelby Chipman, a FAMU grad, is best known as director of the Marching 100. Photo Submitted by Mitchell, B. Shelby Chipman, director of FAMU’s acclaimed March 100, has been named president-elect of the Florida Music Educators Association. Chipman is the second FAMU alumnus and the third FAMU professor to be named […]
Women’s Clinic a low-cost alternative
Women’s Clinic of Tallahassee front view. Photo Submitted by Tracy Melin. A confidential and trusted place of care for women has extended its list of free services. The Women’s Clinic of Tallahassee is now offering a free, full examination. The clinic, off Apalachee Parkway, has been around for 20 years. […]
Netflix hits home run with ‘Bird Box’
Image courtesy of Netflix. Ominous, chilling, scary: These are the best words to describe “Bird Box,” a new Netflix thriller adapted from Josh Malerman’s 2014 novel. There have been many post-apocalyptic thrillers made throughout the years; viewers seem to be obsessed with watching, thinking and analyzing when or how the […]
FAMU holds off Savannah State, 69-65
Justin Ravenel goes up for 2 of his team-high 19 points in FAMU's win over Savannah State on Saturday. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Florida A&M men’s basketball team pulled out a close 69-65 win over the Tigers of Savannah State on Saturday, improving the Rattlers’ conference record […]
Rattlers fall to Tigers, lose seventh straight
FAMU junior forward Jhakya Dilworth gets ready to play defense against Savannah State on Jan. 12. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan The Florida A&M women’s basketball team (2-13) set out to defend their home territory on Saturday afternoon. Heading into the game, the Rattlers were dead last in their conference, […]