She is intelligent, strong and a risk-taker. Kaylin Rhone, an alumna and former athlete at Florida A&M University, earned her bachelor’s degree in the School of Allied Health Sciences in April. Rhone realized her desire and aspiration to care, assist and nurture others at a young age. “I would always […]
Lifestyles
Soul food is a family affair for Gilliam sisters
Gilliam Sisters Soul Food restaurant on West Tharpe Street has quickly become a staple in the local food scene. Growing up, Yashica Gilliam and her sister Sheree Gilliam were always in the kitchen with their mother and grandmothers, who were amazing cooks who taught them everything they knew. Gilliam Sisters […]
Peace Corps Prep starts next semester
The Provost’s Office at Florida A&M recently announced a new collaboration with the Peace Corps available to FAMU students. FAMU and the Peace Corps have collaborated in the past and the university is one of 11 institutions in this new partnership. The program will provide FAMU students with the necessary […]
FAMU’s ‘Golden Ages’: Then vs. now
During the presidency of the late Frederick S. Humphries, Florida A&M was transformed in many ways. Former students and faculty often refer to this time from 1985 to 2001as “FAMUs Golden Age.” Humphries graduated from FAMU in 1957 with a degree in chemistry. Before becoming FAMU’s president he was the […]
Jordan Middleton making strides
Jordan Middleton is a graduating senior at Florida A&M University majoring in health science. She will be graduating in the spring. She is from a small town in Kansas, which was first known as the Buffalo Capital of the World, but is now known as Dodge City. While Middleton would […]
Music department’s resources are available to all students
Florida A&M University is a school filled with talent, especially musical talent. And it’s fair to say that FAMU’s incomparable “The Marching 100” and the Concert Choir can back that up. But a question arises: What is the university doing to help other students with their musical careers? FAMU’s Department […]
How to find community service opportunities
There have been conversations circulating among FAMU students on community service opportunities. Some students have been complaining about how difficult it is to find these opportunities, while others believe that students just don’t look hard enough. Students have either been eager or frustrated with finding these opportunities to help with […]
Local photographers on display at airport gallery
There is an oasis of art inside the Tallahassee International Airport known as the Artport Gallery. It highlights the work of local artists and captures the imagination of travelers. Exhibits rotate every six to eight weeks between the airport and City Hall. The 2021 photo fest, managed and curated by […]
Alumna’s debut album set to drop
The music industry can be competitive for upcoming artists who are trying to get their foot though the door, but Florida A&M University alumna Adrienne Floyd is going the extra mile to stay on top of her game. Floyd, who received her bachelor’s in psychology and master’s in business administration, […]
The Spot is Tallahassee’s newest hookah bar
Tallahassee comes to life at night with its collection of craft breweries, CollegeTown hot spots, and several places with sophisticated rooftop cocktails. Whether the mood calls for a nostalgic drink from a bygone era or putting on your red shoes to dance to the blues, the capital city sways to […]