The FAMU-FSU College of Engineering held an open house on Saturday. Photo credit: Alexandria Mitchell Science doesn’t have to be intimidating. That was one of the messages on Saturday when the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering hosted an open house to introduce engineering topics for the scientifically curious. Citizens young and old […]
Lifestyles
Tallahassee ranks low in food category of healthiest cities in America
Tallahassee downtown market. A survey of 174 cities in America was released earlier this month by wallethub.com, It provided rankings based on healthcare, food, fitness, and green space – like the quality of parks and walking trails per capita. Tallahassee ranked No. 3 in the green space category and […]
FAMU hosts annual festival to commemorate Black History Month
Artist Ausetiri standing in the tent next to one of her oil paintings. Photo credit: Jaclyn Harold In time for Black History Month, Florida A&M University held its third annual Harambee Festival as a community-wide celebration to highlight cultural pride. Harambee, which means “all pull together” in Swahili, was […]
Tallahassee universities celebrate Black History Month
During Black History Month, students at Florida State University (FSU) and Florida A&M University (FAMU) honor the many achievements and contributions of African-Americans through events across Tallahassee, but how these events are coordinated differ. Mostly FSU events are coordinated by their Black Student Union (BSU), whereas the events at FAMU […]
FAMU faculty and Essential Theatre celebrate Black History Month with jazz concert
In celebration of Black History Month, the FAMU Music Department presented a "Coffee House" Jazz Concert on Thursday in the Foster-Tanner band rehearsal hall. Photo credit: Maritza Bannerman Florida A&M University's (FAMU) Jazz Ensemble, jazz faculty and Essential Theatre presented "A Night at The Cotton Club,” Thursday evening held in the […]
Clothing drive supports spring break abroad
Students are preparing to make plans for the upcoming academic spring break of classes. But the No. 1 question is: Where to go? While many students seek out sunny beaches for their vacay, others are taking things internationally. Christopher Daniels, a professor of international relations, will be taking students abroad […]
The New Black Panther Party comes to FAMU
The New Black Panther Party Tallahassee chapter visited FAMU on Feb. 21 in Foster Tanner. Photo credit: Nyasha Baly “History has been robbed from your mind. This country is the United Snakes of America.” said James Muhammad as he helped lead a discussion on Black on Black love not […]
Former FAMU football star changing lives in Miami
Official logo for DevelopedDreamz Productions. Photo credit: Levy Brown A former Florida A&M University football star who dreamed of playing in the NFL is now devoted to helping others fulfill their dreams. Levy Brown, who played defensive back for FAMU ffrom 1999-2003, was sidelined by a knee injury near […]
Black History Month panel focuses on African-Americans in times of war
Photo credit: Sydne Vigille As Black History Month comes to a close, the students and faculty from FAMU’s health, physical and recreation department have joined together to celebrate through a panel discussion. This year’s Black History Month panel discussion was themed “African-Americans in Time of War,” which […]
Pace Bikes boost the pace for exercise in Tallahassee
As the tires hit the pavement and the hastened wind blew through her braids, Tallahassee resident Emily Ace, has always enjoyed bike riding. When she looked out of the window of her residence hall on Florida A&M University’s campus, she saw another way to relieve stress and exercise […]