Swimming is the only sport that has the ability to save your child’s life. Drowning is still one of the most common causes of accidental death among children. According to Florida Department of Health, Florida leads the country in drowning deaths of children ages 1-4 years old. The drowning […]
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Museum of Florida History celebrates 40th anniversary with exhibit
As soon as you walk into the exhibit, you are welcomed by a beautiful mural titled “Nature’s Paradise.” This is the Living the Dream 20th century Florida exhibit located in the Museum of Florida History on South Bronough Street. The exhibit has been open and viewed since October. The […]
SJGC grad eager to make her dreams come true
Post-grad life can be very stressful and at times discouraging. But former FAMU j-school student, Eboni Walker, wants to help other students avoid this post-graduation “nightmare.” After just two months after graduating, Walker has already made her mark in the entertainment world. She has flown to California, Miami, New […]
A summer virtual reality experience
Fun and exciting things are happening in Tallahassee, and virtual reality is one of them. L. Michelle Media, a Christian ministry and marketing company, introduced virtual reality to Kingdom Life Preparatory School students this past week during its summer camp. L. Michelle Salvant, founder of L.MichelleMedia, loves to bring […]
TOPS helps class of 2022 feel at home
Every year in the summer term, Florida A&M University puts on a showcase for the incoming class. The showcase takes place in Lee Hall auditorium every Thursday for the period of freshman orientation. Called TOPS (total orientation planning and solution), the summer showcase is an opportunity to see some […]
‘Each one, teach one’ a strike at FAMU
Florida A&M’s recreational coordinator, Melverton Walters, is always looking for ways to increase student involvement on campus. He prides himself on being able to produce quality programs that help improve campus and social life for students at FAMU. One of his student programs, “Each one, teach one,” serves […]
FAMU student starts online boutique
Jasmine Hunt is the founder of A Girls Kollection, an online boutique that caters to ladies of all shapes and sizes. The online business ships packages, as well as provides local pick-ups for customers located in Tallahassee. Hunt, 22 and a healthcare management student at FAMU, was inspired to […]
Are you ready for the 100?
During the fall semester there is much to anticipate as a student at FAMU. Football season, Homecoming and the Florida Classic are just a few of the highlights. Another much-anticipated part of the fall semester — and the one thing each of those events have in common — is […]
FAMU student Brian Thomas CEO of Digital Volt Entertainment
Brian Thomas is studying public relations at Florida A&M but considers himself to be an all-around entertainer. He plays three instruments: piano, guitar and drums. He is a dancer, actor, singer and a songwriter. Thomas, 21, has followed in the footsteps of some of his idols Jay Z, Kid […]
A tale of two brothers in ‘A Bag of Marbles’
This featured film was chosen by the Tallahassee Jewish Federation of one of six to premiere at All Saints Cinema this year. Photo Courtesy: Gaumont Television In Christian Duguay’s foreign film, “A Bag of Marbles,” a narrative of a separated Jewish family is examined during a time period […]