After losing his mother to pancreatic cancer and his former college teammate to a tragic car accident, Calvin Dennis brought Hope Connect Inc. to life. Dennis, a product of Florida High School and a graduate of the University of West Georgia, received a graduate certificate in nonprofit management and community […]
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Rattler helps launch app for students, entrepreneurs
It’s not every day that a school project results in an idea that can change the world. But Garrett Tolbert, a graduating senior at Florida A&M University, might be among the few individuals who know the feeling. As a computer science student with an affinity for User Experience design (digital […]
Online shopping in the age of the coronavirus
The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has been the latest showstopper in media outlets. The virus is known to have spread to more than 108 countries, apart from China, where it was first discovered. The virus was first exposed in Wuhan and has since spread across the globe. Because of […]
Ways to stay safe during Spring Break
Spring Break is finally here, and each year students travel to different places for a fun, weeklong vacation. However, this year is not a typical year, not with the coronavirus now a global pandemic. Earlier this week President Trump declared a national emergency. Keeping that in mind, here are some […]
TCC pays tribute to local women
To kickstart Women’s History Month, Tallahassee Community College held its annual ceremony celebrating women who show notable leadership. This event is held yearly to shine a light on those in the community who are actively making a difference through community outreach, political participation, and simply being diligent women in society. […]
Javante Stephens more than just an athlete
Photo of Javante Stephens. Photo Courtesy of FAMU Athletics.com Javante Stephens, a first year graphic design student and high and long jumper for the men’s track and field team, is making it big on the track. As an adolescent, Stephens knew that he wanted to be an athlete. Residing in […]
Local Alcoholics Anonymous chapters continue the mission
Dr. Robert Smith and Bill Wilson started Alcoholics Anonymous program in 1935 to help their community break away from alcohol and drug addictions. Wilson was an alcoholic who let drinking control the steering wheel of his life. Wilson did not attend his college graduation ceremony because he was too drunk […]
Event focuses on mental health
The Omega Xi chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi and the FYE peer mentoring program dedicated an event to students and their wellbeing called “Mental Health is Wealth.” To this day, mental illness is seen as a taboo subject in many households, especially in the Black community. For college students juggling […]
Bible study with extra cheese
Gaines Street Pies is mostly known for its huge pizzas, being close to campus, and its bar. When walking in, you can tell that you’re in a college town with comic book drawings on the wall. However, it is not just your average pizza joint. On Monday nights a few […]
Organizations prepare students for 2020 election
Actively engaging in government and society have always been important to students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. As the 2020 election quickly approaches, student organizations with principles of civic engagement serve a vital role in students earnestly participating in politics. Some campus organizations allow involvement with politics to extend […]