The Greek organizations showed up and showed out at the National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show on Thursday, putting on quite a show for the audience. The organizations that performed and competed in the step show were Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha […]

Comedian Tony Rock will be a featured performer at the annual comedy festival tonight in the Donald Tucker Civic Center at Florida State University. Rock said he knew he had to get involved, especially during Florida A&M’s homecoming week. “FAMU is historical, and it’s homecoming,” he said. “If I want […]

The Florida A&M art department hosted its annual art exhibit, Wednesday, showcasing the work of alumni and former faculty members. This year, Kenneth Reshard, a 1998 FAMU alumnus, was chosen to display his sculptures, mix media, collages and paintings. The exhibit is called “Things that Race Through my Mind.” This […]

As models walked onto the stage in the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center, the audience knew this year’s fashion and hair show would be different. “This year’s homecoming theme is ‘United We Strike,’” said Lamont Howard, chairman of the fashion and hair show. “We wanted to exemplify unity, at the […]

The homecoming event that used to be a Student Government Association-sponsored BBQ was transformed to “Taste of a Rattler.” The trees were draped in orange and green paper, and orange and green balloons swayed to the sounds of a mix by DJ Loosekid. Food trucks were parked from end to […]

Vallery Agenor, a senior psychology student from Fort Lauderdale, rushed from the corridor near the interview room. Her mission: isolating time.  She carefully held her camera as she made her way back to the front of the stage. Agenor did not want to miss a moment of this year’s Florida […]

Although homecoming week is a time of celebration and partying for some, many still found time to attend the annual Health and Safety Day at the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center. The health fair event was free and open to students, faculty and residents of Tallahassee. Ninety-eight community partners […]

More than 50 swimmers participated in Tallahassee’s first Breast Stroke 4 Hope Swim-a-thon on Saturday at the Florida State University Morcom Aquatics Center. Breast Stroke 4 Hope is a grassroots non-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer awareness and charities through a series of swim events. The swimmers wore […]

Tallahassee is filled with inexpensive restaurants for college students. Three restaurants, Gordos, Voodoo Dog and Po’ Boys, stand out for their top-of-the line dining. Gordos is a Cuban cuisine restaurant located at 1907 W. Pensacola St. It has been operating for 17 years and gives customers the option of dining […]