The Community Shred Day was a big success. Photo Submitted by Carlin Trammel, Marketing Insights Specialist at First Commerce Credit Union. A wise man once said, “Shredding is the process of turning big paper into little paper. Everything else is just details.” Whether it’s your consumers or your own private information, […]
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Annual women’s march set for Saturday
Photo Courtesy of the Women's March of Tallahassee Facebook Page. The second anniversary of the Tallahassee Women’s March, scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Saturday, will begin at Railroad Square and finish at the Capitol. Planned Parenthood and Indivisible Tallahassee are working together to host this year’s rally. The march focuses on […]
How to acquire a medical marijuana card
Courtesy of Florida Health. Medical marijuana is a growing industry in Florida that has found its way to the capital city. Amendment 2 went into effect in Florida in January 2017, allowing patients with a debilitating medical condition to obtain a prescription to purchase medical marijuana. But it’s only been […]
Former Jasmine Café reopens as Downtown Ramen Bar
The Downtown Ramen Bar is so new it still doesn't have proper signage. Photo Submitted by Catisha Joseph. Time to say goodbye Jasmine Café and Lounge and hello to the Downtown Ramen Bar. After operating for 17 years on College Avenue between Monroe and Adams streets, the former sushi restaurant […]
She is killing the nail art game
Nyesha Williams is developing a following as a nail artist. Photo Submitted by Kha'Mari Mitchell. “No one likes getting their nails done more than I do.” Serena Williams With a lot of Bling! Bling!, some funky shapes and a few wild colors, new nail trends have taken over and dominated […]
Marching 100 stays busy during spring
The Marching 100 performing during halftime at a home FAMU football game. Sydne Vigille | The Famuan With the excitement of football season in the rearview, the average student might be wondering: “Where is the Marching 100?” Sure, everyone knows that the university’s No. 1 ambassador spent New Year’s […]
FSU students have their refund checks. Why don’t FAMU students?
Photo Courtesy of famu.edu. As Florida A&M University students transition into their second week of the spring semester, most are still checking their accounts waiting on their refund checks. Meanwhile, the students at Florida State University have already received their reimbursements for the semester. Jordan Gilliard, a sophomore SBI major, was […]
FAMU student getting ready to launch app
Roderick Wilkins is never far from a computer. Photo Submitted by Roderick Wilkins. Roderick Wilkins is a creative genius. A graduating senior from Quincy, the information technology major is planning to launch an app that caters to helping first time in college minority students build communities. Wilkins and two […]
There’s a new dental office on campus
Dr. Bryant's dental patient chair and X-ray imaging equipment from his in-home dental practice, now located in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. It is not quite a functioning dental office, but it is on display in the Meek-Eaton Black Archives. The Willie L. Bryant, Sr., DDS, exhibit was […]
Warriors Against Rape tackles sexual assault
The Stop Trafficking event in the Village Game room hosted by W.A.R. Photo Submitted by Titilayo Okuwa. A new student organization at Florida A&M University is devoted to educating students about sexual assault and sex trafficking. Warriors Against Rape held its first event of the semester, “Stop Trafficking,” last Thursday, in […]