Since Florida A&M University has invested $7.2 million in new performance funding, the Undergraduate Student Success Center has been developing many new initiatives to raise graduation and retention rates. Their new innovative ideas are being constructed around building self-awareness and unity amongst the classes. The Office of Student Retention, renamed […]
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Cascades Park Prepares to Celebrate One Year
Photo by Jasmine Thomas Cascades Park has been around for one year. The Celebration of the park will partake on March 14, 2015 Tallahassee's Cascades Park will celebrate its one year anniversary with a birthday party on March 14 and has impressed many people during its first year. According to […]
FAMU Students Create Legislation to Support SCSU
Florida A&M University’s 44th Student Senate passed legislation standing in support of South Carolina State University in lieu of the South Carolina House Sub-Committee recommendation to close the University for upwards of two years. The legislation, entitled “Resolution SR15SP-005: Support for South Carolina State University,” was written by Student Senators […]
New Survey is Expected to Improve The Tallahassee Police Department
The Tallahassee Police Department announced that it has launched a community survey to bridge the gap between law enforcement and residents of Tallahassee. The goal of the survey was to gather feedback on the agency’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. Tallahassee Police Officer, James Traylor, was unsure of whether this will […]
FAMU CSA Gears Up to Host Annual Conference
Hundreds of Caribbean students from around the state and abroad will be flooding the campus of FAMU for the 41st Annual Florida Caribbean Student Association (FCSA) Conference. The conference is a three-day event which consists of a pageant, cookout, sporting tournament and networking workshops. This will be the third time […]
Tallahassee Library Provides Free Tax Help
From now until April 15 the Leon County Public Library will be providing tax help for free. American Association of Retired Persons is the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service. They are located on the main floor from Monday to Friday, 1-4:30 p.m. Walk-in are welcome but […]
New art mural arrives on Gaines Street
Florida State University's Department of Art Education coordinated a community mural painting on Gaines St. that started on Feb. 7, and will end Feb. 28. This open event welcomes the Tallahassee community and encourages residents to help make a long-lasting impact on the locality. The “I AM Gaines Street” mural […]
Youth Citzen Police Academy Graduates 15
Photo by Toya Womack Youth Citizen Police Academy holds their graduation, graduating 15 teenagers. The academy is for minors, ages 13-17. Tallahasse police department graduated 15 teenagers from their Youth Citizen Police Academy. The academy allows for children, ages 13-17, to explore the world of a police officer through seven […]
FAMU Police Department gets Accredited
From Left: Lieutenant William Evers, Lieutenant Norman Rollins, Deputy Chief Donald Frost, Chief Terence Calloway Vicki Cutcliffe, Acreditation Manager Dr. William Hudson Jr., VP Student Affairs Executive Secretary Tonya Harris, Investigator Audrey Alexander (Photo by Devita Dean) Florida A&M University Police Department was awarded accreditation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. […]
Smoking Ban has Floridians Stunned
The days of smoking in cars while in the presence of minors are about to end in Florida. Starting March 3, congress is looking to vote on a bill that will ban smoking while driving in the car with minors. If a person is driving with minors 13 years old […]