Walking across the Lawson Center stage to receive a degree from your university is a goal for the majority of college students. This is a time for celebration among family and peers because you’re finally ready to embark on the next chapter of your life. This milestone is short lived […]
Lifestyles
Repticon strikes Tallahassee, again
Once a year, the city of Tallahassee becomes home to one of the most interesting conventions in Florida. Repticon — held Saturday at the North Florida Fairgrounds — is an event that brings together reptile enthusiasts, breeders and vendors from all over the country. It is a place where people […]
Earth Day at FAMU engages students, residents
Florida A&M University held its second annual Earth Day event Saturday. It was hosted by the University Scholarship Program in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture at the Will Packer Amphitheater. In addition to school departments, multiple agencies and organizations came out in support of the event, such […]
Neos in spotlight at Set Friday
Set Friday is one of Florida A&M University’s most cherished traditions. Students come together to dance, dress to impress, support Black vendors, represent their organizations and celebrate all things FAMU. This week’s Set Friday was all about the campus’s neophytes, typically referred to as neos, or newly inducted members of […]
Lee Hall swings during ‘Late Night Show’
Technical difficulties occurred at Thursday’s “Late Night Show” concert, staged by the Florida A&M University Jazz Ensemble & Guests. However, that didn’t stop the show from continuing. There were saxophones, bass guitars, trumpets, and more filling all of Lee Hall. The Jazz Ensemble came on stage and before the concert […]
Art exhibit showcases two students’ paintings
Kala Way and Jude Jones, upcoming graduates of Florida A&M University, inspired others as they shared the motivations behind their art exhibits at the Foster-Tanner Gallery Thursday evening. The two touched on deeper and more personal and emotional topics in their collections. Way’s “Outside the Garden” focuses on how she […]
New fashion trends emerge in spring
Just like the seasons, style trends vary from month to month, sometimes from week to week. With TikTok providing inspiration and more Gen Zers going down the creative pathway of innovation, we’re seeing a lot of modified fashion trends coming back. According to a recent story by Madeline Fass in […]
Frenchtown market slow to recover from COVID
The Frenchtown community has a rich history in Tallahassee dating back to the early 1800s. After the Civil War, newly freed slaves moved from plantations to nearby towns and neighborhoods such as Frenchtown. The area boomed with commerce, community and culture with businesses, schools and churches. Some of those businesses […]
Access to first responders in the Black community from the 60’s
When most people think about a first responder, they consider the following: police officers, EMTs, EMS, and any nurse or doctor around the premises. In the ’60s, during segregation, Black communities relied on funeral homes, midwives, and any trained caretaker to nurse them back to health. These accommodations were due […]
How to finish the semester strong
In the final weeks of the semester, students are well into their courses with a substantial amount of coursework, school activities, demanding jobs, and balancing their social lives. This balancing act can eventually lead to burnout, but there are some steps students can take to finish the semester strong. Ana […]