Florida A&M will conduct a “Wreath Laying” ceremony on Monday, in honor of Founder’s Day. The university is celebrating its 125th anniversary of its establishment. Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker founded the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887. FAMU has had a total […]
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Residents Praise City Foreclosure Workshop
The city of Tallahassee held a Foreclosure Workshop that local residents described as “helpful.” Attorney Keith Halpern gave legal advice to community members who have received notice of foreclosure from their lending institutions and those looking to prevent the much-feared occurrence. The Division of Equity and Workforce Development presented “Prevent […]
Rattler’s Den Revival: Managers Breathe New Life into FAMU Game Lounge
After being a “dead zone” for nearly a year, the Rattler’s Den has been revitalized and the administration is looking for volunteers and work-study students. The Rattler’s Den is looking for a game host/hostess, volunteer staff, disc jockeys, videographers, game monitors, servers, event coordinators and a photographer. “The only staff […]
Round Hotel renovation, sparks downtown innovation
The Four Point by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown announced last week that they will be starting construction on its multi-million dollar project of the Tallahassee’s round hotel. The former Holiday Inn building, which has been a city landmark since 1969, will now be the city’s first hotel certified by the U.S. […]
Persephone, The Relationship Guru: Happy to be Single
A friend asked me, “Persephone, why is it so hard to get a boyfriend these days? I really want a boyfriend.” The question took me by surprise. Here is this intelligent, pretty and bubbly girl standing in front of me, asking for advice. It tickled me, but of course, I […]
Trustees Cut Ribbon to ‘Reopen’ S&Y Halls
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees Thursday ceremonially cut ribbons in front of the historic Sampson & Young Hall residence halls, as part of the formal reopening. More than 250 FAMU men started living in the dorms this semester, a first since they were closed decades ago. President James Ammons told […]
Students Choose New Leaders
Florida A&M students chose new freshmen and graduate leaders in Tuesday’s election. FAMU’s election commission must plan run-off elections for Freshman President and Vice President, following a close finish from the top-two pairings. It will be a battle of the sexes as Brian D. White and running-mate Joshua Parson take […]
Supreme Court Materializes before Election
Disgruntled student election candidates will have the opportunity to appeal the results to a “fully functioning” Student Supreme Court today. Three new members of the court were confirmed at Monday night’s Senate meeting as Supreme Court justices: Christopher Weaver, Jocelyn Oliver and Louis Jean-Baptiste. The three new appointments added enough […]
Prejudice on the Runway
Modeling troupes at Florida A&M are known for allowing students of any background, color, or creed to fashionably express themselves on the runway. But one Tallahassee Community College student said she was turned away from FACES Modeling Troupe, Inc., because she was, at one time, “he.” Fabian Johns is a […]
DRS Preps Students for College
Earlier this month, the College Board released a study showing that minorities in Florida perform poorly on college admission tests, including the SAT. The College Board, a program initiated to promote excellence in education grades kindergarten through 12th grade, released a state-integrated program overview for testing in 2010. In Florida, […]