Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Larry Dula is a local photographer who graduated from Florida A&M University last year. A native of St. Petersburg, Dula came to FAMU in 2012 to study occupational therapy. He had a passion for helping others and felt that this would be the best fit for him. Somewhere along […]
Sports are second nature for Ryan Stanley. The adrenaline. The challenges. The success. Stanley was the star quarterback at Charles W. Flanagan High School in Broward County. After graduating Stanley decided to bring his talents to FAMU. Unlike high school, Stanley wasn’t the immediate star on the field. The […]
Alexander Jordan (right) and his tech personnel Louvens Merilien (left) Alexander Jordan has been diligently working to earn his “seat at the table.” A candidate for the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 3, Jordan often can be heard referring to “the people.” Considering his upbringing, it isn’t a surprise. Born […]
Did you know that as recently as five years ago FAMU was home to a program called the Hip Hop Institute? And did you know that the institute still exists, but under a different name? The Hip-Hop Institute was founded at North Carolina Central University in Durham under James […]
Brinda Pamulapti was interested in patterns, textures and colors at a young age. Her growing interest for art led to the creation Venvi Art Gallery, located at 2091 E. Park Ave. The 43-year-old owner and mother of two was born and raised in South India. She moved to Tallahassee […]
When some women go to the hair salon, they consider it therapeutic. They walk in one way and leave feeling recharged. Once the hair physician is finished with a young lady, she instantly feels like a queen. Kenyadè La'Mitch Copeland has played a pivotal role in the lives of […]
The 621 Gallery in Railroad Square held its inaugural ART + TECH Festival this past weekend. The two-day event, filled with workshops and music, was dedicated to how local artists incorporates technology into their craft. For the past year, 621 Gallery has been hosting a concert series called Laptop Sockhop, an […]
The historic Mississippi Blues trail marker, placed by the Mississippi Blues Commision to represent the historical significance of the Bradfordville Blues Club. The trail marker was placed in front of The Henry Heritage Oak Tree. This is the tree that caused damage to the club during Subtropical Storm Alberto. […]
Authentic New Orleans food is hard to come by in Tallahassee. I have always enjoyed eating the spicy crab and chicken-filled jambalaya made by my family friend, Shawn Stokes, a native of New Orleans. She brings a feel of the “Big Easy” into her kitchen. Two New Orleans-themed local […]
Gaining employment straight out of college is the ultimate goal for every student. However, many college graduates face the ultimate struggle of either not finding employment directly or finding a job that doesn't coincide with what they studied in school. It can be a scary experience not having the […]