The Holy Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church welcomed the community to enjoy the annual Greek Food Festival last weekend. The two-day event at 1645 Phillips Road featured classic dishes including moussaka, baklava, cucumbers and chicken soup avgolemono. Partnering with Second Harvest of the Big Bend for needy families allows […]
Lifestyles
Benedict promotes study-abroad opportunities
Aleksandra Benedict makes it her duty to assist and provide golden opportunities for students at Florida A&M to study abroad. Benedict is from Moscow, Russia and has lived in the United States for 12 years. She transitioned into living in the U.S. while working as a work and travel participant […]
Diversity hard to come by for Tallahassee shoppers
Tallahassee is the largest city in Florida’s Panhandle. The city boasts a vibrant college community that includes Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee Community College. While Tallahassee is no stranger to student diversity, the capital city does lack in shopping diversity. Coming from a small town, Florida State […]
Tips for keeping Halloween safe
It is almost the end of October which means Halloween is almost here. Children love the magic of Halloween including trick-or-treating, classroom parties and even trips to a neighborhood haunted house. However, for parents and legal guardians, safety concerns are very important, especially when it comes to road safety. Halloween […]
Are 8 a.m. classes doable?
Classes that start at 8 a.m. may not be as beneficial or effective for college students as later classes. The semester is more than halfway over and students are already receiving advisement for spring term. Apps like RateMyProfessor.com help students select the most compatible professors for them. However, there aren’t […]
Punk & politics
During World War Two, there was an all-women Aviation group who flew high in the sky and dropped bombs on Nazis by night. Nicknamed by the Germans, they were called “Nachthexen” (Night Witches in English). Some odd years later, a local Tallahassee punk band has adopted the name as they […]
Hennessy pours money into graduate fellowship program
Dana Brown is emphatic. The program director for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Brown welcomes the support provided by Hennessy. “Hennessy is putting their money where their heart is,” Brown said, referring to the Hennessy Fellowship program, a collaborative effort between Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. The program […]
Adlam juggles photography business, school
The great balancing act between a social life and academic success for the typical college student has never been easy. It can be even more difficult when running your own business. For Florida A&M senior pre-physical therapy major Brandon Adlam, it was hard finding a balance between owning his own […]
It is indeed pumpkin season
Goodbye summer, hello pumpkins. If you’re looking to purchase pumpkins to get into the fall spirit, Gray Memorial United Methodist Church is holding its 15th annual pumpkin patch through Oct. 31. The church is located off Old Bainbridge Road and is known for its festive fall events, like their pumpkin […]
Students connect during ‘Quad Squad’
It’s about time a member of Generation Z took the initiative to put down their phone, go outside with friends, and enjoy a beautiful day. The student-created event “Quad Squad,” was designed for students to go outside, put the cell phones to the side, and have real vibes and conversation […]