Musicians, artists, actors, dancers, gardeners and many other creatives crammed the Leon County Commission meeting and two overflow rooms Tuesday to defend the Council on Culture and Arts (COCA). They were hoping that their efforts would motivate the commission to continue funding the non-profit organization for five more years, rather […]

Florida A&M University students filled the Grand Ballroom to hear NFL legend Michael Vick speak as a part of the Student Government Association’s (SGA) leadership Series. Vick was reportedly paid $3,000 by SGA for his appearance.  Vick requested a Q&A style event in hopes of connecting with the audience in […]

The second annual Tech Day at the Capitol, organized by the Florida Technology Council (FTC) and sponsored by L3 HARRIS Technologies, took place last Wednesday. Many technology organizations and schools were there. The CEO of the FTC, James Taylor, asked, “Why isn’t FAMU here?” Taylor thought it reasonable that Florida […]

A bill was filed earlier this month in the Florida House that would alter the FloridaState University System by merging the two newest member institutions into the two longest-standing preeminent universities. The independent status of New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland would be revoked if the […]

The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy last week while facing hundreds of sexual abuse cases, which led to an untold number of lawsuits and claims for damages. BSA’s insurance company declined to pay for settlements, claiming the organization had been aware of the allegations and had not informed […]

On Jan. 8, the Florida-based activist organization Dream Defenders endorsed Bernie Sanders as its choice candidate in the 2020 race for the presidency. In its official endorsement statement, the organization said, “No candidate has been more consistent over their lifetime in choosing unpopular political stances rooted in the needs of […]

Many kids suffer every day from hunger, and by not getting the proper nutrition they need. They need healthy food to properly grow and to be able to function in an educational environment where they can excel. But when you come from a low-income family, sometimes food is hard to […]

All of Florida A&M’s colleges and schools returned to Tallahassee Community College’s campus on Wednesday for FAMU Day at TCC. Each degree program was represented by a linen-covered table, coupled with orange and green accents that heightened the spirit of the occasion. The biannual event drew hundreds of prospective students […]

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell is well into his second month as the new police chief. He believes his 28 years on the force has prepared him for what’s ahead. In January, City Manager Reese Goad announced that Revell, a Tallahassee native, as the city’s new chief of police. His […]