Tuesday, July 1, 2025
In 2005, two young black girls came to Kimolyn Ferrell’s home. The girls were in awe over her accomplishments as a homeowner and businesswoman. This experience inspired Ferrell to create Dare to Dream Young Girls Inc. Network. Dare to Dream provides young girls in the Tallahassee area a safe haven […]
The message was very clear when FAMU hosted a hazing prevention seminar earlier this week. “FAMU has zero tolerance for any type of hazing being done,” Bryan Smith, who oversees FAMU’s anti-hazing efforts, said. This was one of his opening statements, setting the tone for the seriousness of the […]
One of Florida A&M University’s major partners, Northrop Grumman, returned to the campus this week to recruit students for internships and future jobs. Students from all classifications gathered in the Rattlers Den for Wednesday’s welcome back event. Northrop Grumman hosts the welcome back barbecue every year as a way to […]
Senator Christopher Miller addresses his colleagues. (Photo by Albert Hayes) Senators discussed and approved the four necessary election documents to ensure the seamless execution of student elections for the aspiring candidates. Senator Christopher Miller, elections and appointments chairman presented the documents earlier this week for approval. Senator Miller presented […]
FAMU’s School of Graduate Studies and Research held the annual graduate feeder recruitment fair in the Efferson Student Union Grand Ballroom from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday. Students ranging from freshmen to seniors flooded the ballroom as they gained information from different universities offering master’s and doctorate degrees. Kinna […]
Photo credit: Café Taverna Coming upon its one-year anniversary, Café Taverna has already won the hearts of many Tallahassee residents. Café Taverna is located in Midtown and is the ideal spot for brunch, dinner and events. The rustic ambiance and dimly lit chandeliers give a great cozy feeling. In order […]
FAMU linebacker Derrick Mayweather (left) celebrating after a big play against Fort Valley State last Saturday Photo by: Sydney Vigille Known as one of the many leaders of Florida A&M’s stout defense (nicknamed “Orange Crush”), sophomore linebacker Derrick Mayweather proved on Saturday’s game against Fort Valley State University that there […]
The Jonathan A.P. Ferrell Foundation, Inc. was established in 2015, and is based in Tallahassee. It was founded by Georgia Ferrell, Jonathan’s mother, and was created to bring awareness of police brutality and to help everyone in the community come together. Five years ago, Ferrell, a former standout football player […]
Every citizen in the United States of America has rights, one of them being the freedom of speech. Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual or a community to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship or sanction. Because of […]
The Tallahassee Community College Center for Innovation is a place where students and professionals merge to discuss business ideas and possibly birth new businesses. According to the executive director of the the TCC Center for Innovation, Scott Balog, the center is currently on the rise and looking to continue to […]