A once-vacant wall now filled with photos and the thoughts of black intellectuals of the early 20th century. It is a part of the new Critical Mass Exhibit located the in Meek-Eaton Black Archives. Photo Submitted by Alexis Gollman. It was the best of times and it was the worst of times […]
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ASMR grows in popularity
Photo Courtesy of Google Images. Are you tossing and turning at night? Having trouble falling asleep? In need of something to help you relax? If the answer is yes, don’t worry: There is a solution for this. Autonomous sensory meridian response, better known as ASMR, is an experience characterized […]
Robotic competition dazzles spectators
Blountstown High School students (left) compete in the opening match of the competition. Photo Submitted by Jakeira Gilbert. The School of Architecture & Engineering Technology hosted its Third Annual VEX Robotic Competition on Saturday, and local, regional middle, and high schools came together to show off their best engineering skills through […]
High school addresses education gap with college readiness program
Rikards High School takes part in a college readiness system called AVID. Photo Submitted by Constance Smith. A local public school on the South Side of Tallahassee, James S. Rickards High School, is focused on preparing their students for college. Rickards takes part in Advancement Via Individual Determination, a college readiness […]
Loving the skin I’m in: Living with Albinism
(Left) Senior criminal justice major Ga’Kia Baker was born with a unique condition called albinism. (Right) & Sophomore music performance major Angel Wallace has directly felt the physical effects of albinism. Photo Submitted by Ga'Kia Baker and Angel Miller. From the moment senior criminal justice major Ga’Kia Baker stepped on Florida A&M […]
Big Bend Cares stresses awareness
Big Bend Cares AIDS-HIV logo. Photo courtesy of Big Bend Cares Instagram page. The testimony was powerful. Before the 28th Annual AIDS-HIV Awareness Walk got underway Saturday morning at Cascades Park, speakers shared their stories. “Good morning, my name is Samantha McCollman and it’s good to be here to share […]
Candidates croon at karaoke night
Students filled the Rattlers Den Friday for Candidates Karaoke. Photo Submitted by Sa'Vanna D. Smith. The sounds of laughter, joy and excitement filled the Rattlers Den at Florida A&M University Friday evening. Students from different classifications and majors filled the room to take part in an event called “Candidates Karaoke.” […]
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe debuts
Keke's breakfast cafe sign. Photo Submitted by Catisha Joseph The Variety Plaza Center’s newest addition is open and ready for business. Keke’s Breakfast Café, a prominent breakfast chain in Central Florida, has added a franchise in Tallahassee. Located on West Tennessee Street next to Super Cuts, the restaurant celebrated its […]
McCrary leads pre physical therapy group
Aaliyah D McCrary is the new president of the Health Science and Pre Physical Therapy organization’s new president. Photo Submitted by Tychae Grays. The Health Science of Pre Physical Therapy Association recently elected a new president, Aaliyah McCrary. McCrary is a senior pre physical therapy major from Jacksonville. Prior to […]
Student Health Services targets Valentine’s Day
Students having a a good time, playing games and learning about safe sex just before Valentine’s Day. Photo Submitted by Tanzania Ralph. Students Health Services at FAMU offers a program every year to get students ready for Valentine's Day. It has been holding this event for the past 10 years. […]