FAMU alum and creator of One Musicfest Jason Carter Stepping onto Florida A&M University’s campus for the first time at 15 years old, creator of One Musicfest Jason Carter knew it was where he needed to be. “At 15, I automatically knew,” Carter said. “I’ve never […]
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FAMU SJGC Students Strike Big Win
Journey Staff Former Editor in Chief Reggie Mizell Florida A&M University School of Journalism & Graphic Communication students took home top awards on July 9 at the 22nd Annual Sunshine State Awards, held at the Firefighters Memorial Building in Miami. The statewide contest is conducted by […]
First Taste of Tally helps tickle taste buds
Taste of Tally Food Festival celebrated their first annual event Saturday at Cascades Parks. Taste of Tally is one of the biggest food festivals to take place in Tallahassee, offering samples of food from many restaurants with their very own signature taste. Restaurants like Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, Chicken Salad […]
Concern and Pain voiced at FAMU’s Healing Voices: Black and Blue Lives Matter
Florida A&M University’s Healing Voices: Black and Blue Lives Matter, held on July 13, was an event that fostered conversation – an act worth taking place according to attendees who witnessed national videos of two black men’s deaths. Alton Sterling’s death at the hands of police was caught on video […]
New Super Market Schedules to Break Ground in College Town
The rumors can now be put to rest. Yes, that’s right! A new Publix Super Markets Inc., is planning to make Tallahassee their home. The chain will open its supermarket in an evolving Tallahassee area. The store will be in College Town located on Gaines Street, where the Culpepper Construction […]
So Long Class of 2016
Graduation is upon us, as Florida A&M University, prepares for its upcoming Spring 2016 commencement taking place April 30. FAMU will be graduating more than 1,200 students with two ceremonies Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium, located at 1800 Wahnish Way. This year’s keynote speakers are U.S. Secretary […]
Students for a Democratic Society fight racism head-on
Courtesy of Vonkeisha Gibson Florida State University’s Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) marched alongside other anti-racism groups at Stone Mountain Park in Georgia Sunday to protest against the Klu Klux Klan white supremacists rally. FSU student and SDS organizer Regina Joseph explained the turnout for the protest. “Out […]
The Second Annual Hill Awards
The brothers of the Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated is hosted an award ceremony Sunday, to honor various organizations on campus, The Hill Awards in the Gaither Gymnasium. This award show is primarily based on people’s choice as students here on Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s […]
10-20-Life Florida Law is long gone
Florida residents can say goodbye to its 10-20-Life law. In January Governor Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 228, which introduces a new mandatory minimum sentences to criminal acts involving firearms. SB 228 was initially filed Sept. 3 and introduced by Sen. Aaron Bean and Sen. Rob Bradley. The new law […]
FAMU Deemed a Top 5 University
Essence and Money magazines merged together to create a list that would best help African-American students select a university that would best suit their needs. The magazines based their decision off of representation, affordability and post-grad earnings naming Florida A&M University as the Top 5 University in the nation. FAMU […]