The Trousdell Aquatics Center hosted its ninth Annual Puppies in the pool event. Dogs splashed around in the pool fetching tennis balls and swimming with other canines. Melodie Joyce brings her dog every year and said it’s nice to see her dog interacting with other animals at her favorite place. […]
Lifestyles
Local Organization Seeks to Educate the Community
The month of October brings many things: cooler weather, football and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. However, there is another cause to shine awareness on this month. White Cane Awareness strives to bring attention to the general population about the blind and their rights. The Tallahassee Chapter of the National Federation […]
Being a B.O.S.S.
Some people know him as Martez Hurt and others around Tallahassee know him as a college rapper Money Makin’ Martez. Martez Hurt is a senior criminal justice student at Florida A&M University from Washington D.C. He grew up and spent his whole life in a low-income community in Washington D.C. […]
New Leaf Market Co-op Hosts Food Preservation Seminar
The New Leaf Market Co-op hosted a seminar for Tallahassee residents interested in food preservation and effective ways to preserve foods. Heidi Copeland, Leon County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent 1, hosted the workshop and informed guests of various methods food can be preserved such as water bath canning […]
Being a B.O.S.S.
Some people know him as Martez Hurt and others around Tallahassee know him as a college rapper Money Makin’ Martez. Hurt is a Florida A&M University graduating senior majoring in criminal justice from the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. He grew up and spent his whole life in a low-income community […]
Pink Supports Breast Cancer Awareness
South Plantation High School Junior Varisity players wear pink gear. The nation is parading in pink to celebrate and contribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The color pink is a symbol of solidarity for Breast Cancer Awareness. Since 1990, pink apparel has become an empowerment tool to promote unity and […]
BSF Opens Arms to New Attendees
Every Tuesday, the women of City Church Bible Study Fellowship gather to study of a Biblical figure. Moses’ life and personal journey is the topic of discussion. Session leaders Claudette Hamilton and Julie LaRocque provide the lesson through engaging conversations and breaking down the text for real-life understanding. Although […]
Support Group Informs Public on Lethal Disease
The Hepatitis and Liver Transplant Support Group addressed the severity of hepatitis and liver diseases at the Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes Clinic. According to Pam Langford the president of the hepatitis support group, hepatitis is “a disease of the liver. Inflammation of the liver disease.” Langford said that there are three […]
FAMU Students Want To Legalize Weed
While state-wide ads are attacking the amendment to legalize medical marijuana, Florida A&M students are saying yes to Amendment No. 2. Amendment No. 2 allows those with debilitating disease, determine by a licensed Florida doctor, to purchase marijuana for medical purposes. Martize Williams, a 21-year-old biology pre-med student from Daytona […]
The Man Behind the Music
Florida A&M University is known for being a place for great scholars, but every scholar needs time to relax. Set Fridays are a time when students can unwind and listen to man behind the music- Rasheed “DJ Loose Kid” Okuboyejo. Students from all over come to FAMU to experience this […]