Florida A&M nutrition instructor and published poet Jennelle Robinson delivered a TedX presentation on the topic, “Using Media, Poetry, and Performance to Enhance Eating Behavior.” Robinson applies the arts to engage students in the classroom and online activities during her lessons. Her students have even produced a documentary, published on […]
Lifestyles
Feel like throwing an ax? These two places make it easy
A new fad is taking over in Tallahassee: ax throwing. Tomahawk Chop and Tomahawk 51 are two new “knife throwing arenas” located in the heart of the city and within one mile of one another. Both are family-owned and operated. The Bowen family owns Tomahawk Chop. It is located at […]
Alphas host annual pageant
Confidence. Poise. Different. The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity hosted the Queens of The Golden Dynasty: Miss Black and Gold Scholarship Pageant on Thursday. A rainy and cold night was not going to keep the crowd away from Lee Hall as spectators came into the auditorium and […]
Grad student the ‘go to’ barber on campus
A recent graduate of FAMU has become the “go to” barber around campus. Meet Jonathan Walls, a 2018 graduate of Florida A&M who is pursuing his MBA at FAMU. Walls is a member of the brotherhood, Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, and is known around campus as “the guy who cuts […]
FAMU student’s 21st birthday draws her to service
Back in August, Taylar Hall got the idea to bring in her 21st birthday with service. Turning 21 is a monumental age for many young adults. It permits them to legally buy alcohol and is also a step closer to the removal of the add-on fee when renting a car. […]
Salvation Army hosts a toy drive in hopes to help families in need
Many say the holiday season is one for giving and not receiving, and the Salvation Army demonstrated the adage Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers were posted in front of the doors of the Thomasville road Walmart as they rang bells encouraging people to donate toys for their […]
Fraternity continues Angel Tree tradition
The “ice cold” brothers of The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are demonstrating a warm heart this holiday season. BN Angel Tree is an extension of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program which is set to help provide clothing items and/or toys for children and the elderly […]
Rattlers rate their favorite TV shows
Who doesn’t love to be entertained? Pop culture includes a variety of genres such as popular music, movies, television, sports and video games. Television has evolved over the years to continue to attract viewers by offering a movie theater experience in the comfort of our homes or at the tips […]
Project preserves legacy of ‘Marching 100’
Preserving a legacy. Dale Thomas, a 1986 graduate of Florida A&M University, is working to restore and share historical footage of the “Marching 100” and the university’s less known music ensembles through a digitization project that is now drawing national attention. Thomas has more than 40 digitized videos published on […]
Veterans Day begins with Operation Thank You
Nov. 11 is Veterans Day – the day in which we honor and recognize the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces to defend our freedom. Our nation has come to recognize that no matter the political state of the country, it is important to support […]