G Phi, the Gibbs Hall step team, won a year’s worth of bragging rights Monday night at the Al Lawson Center. The second night of Homecoming Week at Florida A&M University was alive with cheers as G Phi reclaimed its title as University Housing Step Show champs from the Truth […]
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The face behind the 110th crown
Photo Credit Aldernico Brioche Nostalgia could be heard in the voice of Amberly Williams as she reminisced about being a young girl that attended many homecomings, convocations and community events on Florida A&M University’s campus before being a student, and becoming the face of FAMU. Williams, the 110th Miss Florida […]
Marching 100: 70 years of out of this world precision
Photo Credit Nallah Brown Florida A&M University’s The Marching 100 has lived by the same words for the last 70 years: “Highest quality of character, achievement in academics, attainment in leadership, perfection in musicianship, precision in marching, dedication to service.” These words go far beyond a motto; they serve to […]
Logan’s Roadhouse Tallahassee location closes doors
Photo Courtesy of Citizens Voice The southern-inspired restaurant, Logan’s Roadhouse located on Apalachee Parkway, has permanently closed as of Friday, October 7th. The doors are locked and there is a sign displayed stating “effective immediately this location is permanently closed…we thank you for your business and hope to serve you […]
FAMU alumnus returns as youngest member of the Count Basie Orchestra
Ray Ellis Nelson II, 23, returned to Tallahassee to perform at the Florida Jazz & Blues Festival last month as the youngest member of the Count Basie Orchestra. The Count Basie Orchestra has been the gold standard of jazz for over 80 years. They have done so by winning 18 […]
FAMU music fraternity hosts “Saving Our Sisters” Clothing Drive
On average, one in three women will be physically abused by a significant other within their lifetime. The ladies of the Theta Nu Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity have taken the initiative to extend a helping hand to victims of domestic violence with their women’s clothing drive. […]
Impressions of Beauty’s Beauty Rush Tour stops at FAMU
Ashlee Gomez engaging with students Ashlee Gomez, CEO of Impressions of Beauty and FAMU School of Business and Industry alumna, showed her fellow Rattlers how to turn their passion into success at her Beauty Rush College Tour on Thursday, Sept. 22 in FAMU’s Grand Ballroom. In January 2013, Gomez gathered […]
FAMU Battle of the Bands
Florida A&M University Marching 100 FAMU’s “Marching 100” hosted “Clash of the Titans,” a battle of the bands fundraiser and showdown against the South Carolina State University “Marching 101,” Friday, in Jake Gaither Gymnasium. Hosted by Amberly Williams, the 110th Miss Florida A&M University, and Ki-Jana Garmon, served as […]
The Fuzzy Pineapple Art Festival aids local artists
Photo Credit Ebony Gibbs In the age of dying artists, there are very few ways for an artist to be successful. Despite this, The Fuzzy Pineapple Craft and Art Festival provided opportunities for local artists to be great and showcase their work in Tallahassee Sept. 17. In its second annual […]
“Funky Turns Forty” Debuts at the Black Archives
Funky Turns Forty, an exhibit focused on art hailing from the ‘60s and ‘70s, made its debut Saturday at the Meek-Eaton Black Archives on Florida A&M University’s campus to enlighten students and the community. This fine arts exhibit honors the 40th anniversaries of the Saturday morning cartoons that featured positive […]