Monday, July 7, 2025
WFSU Public Media has partnered with PBS to produce a film titled “Retro Local” as part of the “Retro Report” series. The film depicts and analyzes the Smokey Hollow neighborhood of Tallahassee and what FAMU currently knows as Foote Hilyer. JacqueLynn Hatter, a 2007 graduate of FAMU who is the […]
In this crazy challenge called life, DJ Dap is a true example of what it means to tenaciously find your purpose. Dap, officially named Larry Dunlap, was born and raised in Panama City, where his upbringing was slightly troubling and unorthodox. He grew up poor and didn’t have much. Despite […]
Florida A&M University graduate and Tallahassee Police Department Officer Damon Miller continues to give back to his university while his law enforcement career continues to thrive. Miller graduated from FAMU in December 2004 with a criminal justice degree. He also played football for the Rattlers from 2000-2004, while maintaining work-study […]
Born on the west side of Chicago, Illinois, 27-year-old Tyus Williams is a force to be reckoned with. First opening a restaurant on Apalachee Street in May 2012, by his cousin Rashad Bailey, he worked as an associate while pursuing his degree in pre-law and criminology. “Being two men from […]
Florida A&M’s Student Health Center offered free breast exams last Tuesday and Thursday. Many female students came to check their status. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month individuals take the time to honor the victims and promote an increase in awareness of this disease. According to the […]
#8216; Earlier this month the Hemplade Vegan Café began offering 100% plant-based foods and drinks with cannabidiol—CBD or hemp add-ons to Tallahassee residents. It is not just designed with vegans in mind, but also those who are just exploring healthier alternative options. Yudah Weh is one of the owners of […]
Railroad tracks aren’t the only thing dividing the students at Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Many students from both universities believe there are numerous ways in which the two schools are divided, including the atmosphere, culture and education at each institution. FAMU and FSU are both public universities […]
Roughly every 2 minutes a woman in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a nationally known organization that has been hosting walk-a-thons throughout the country for over 25 years to raise money and awareness about breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer […]
Tropical Storm Nestor is expected to hit Tallahassee and other areas of the Northern Gulf Coast later today and last through the weekend. The initial tropical storm warning was upgraded this morning to a tropical storm watch for Leon and surrounding counties by the National Weather Service. Nestor is labeled […]
Florida A&M University’s student government held a pep rally inside Gaither gym Thursday for what was dubbed a “North Carolina A&T x Breast Cancer Awareness” event accompanied by the hashtag, #PinkOutFAMU. The doors opened at around 7:30 p.m. with the cheerleaders doing their usual aerobics on the padded floors to […]