Anxious to file my taxes this year, I stalked the mailman waiting for the delivery of my W-2 forms. I figured that if I filed on time, I could relax and enjoy the fruits of last year’s labor by splurging on Spring Break. The bills were due, but I was […]

Get ready for a day filled with shamrocks, shades of green and plenty of fun when the Tallahassee Irish Society and the Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority hosts the third annual St. Patrick’s Day Downtown Parade on March 17. The parade will begin at 3:30 p.m., starting at the corner of […]

One of the things I’ve noticed about election season is that when it’s over, and the student leaders take office, some students become unconcerned with whether or not the candidates do what their supposed to do. Candidates spend several days pitching platforms that sound like recycled information from previous elections, […]

Today I attended FAMU day at the Capitol. A ceremony was held to recognize new members of the Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Being inducted today was Mary McLeod Bethune, Claude Denson Pepper, and Rev. Dr. Charles Kenzie Steele Sr. About 300 people of all ages attended. Everyone gathered around […]

Today, Florida A&M University was able to visit the State Capital in great numbers. This was an opportunity for FAMU advocates to show their concern and appreciation for FAMU to the legislatures. Support came from alumni, students and the general public. There were orange and green lurking everywhere (that is […]

It was a homecoming celebration for a Rattler who continues to inspire students through a collection of notable films. Florida A&M alum and co-founder of Rainforest Films Will Packer visited the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to speak with aspiring journalists and film industry hopefuls. The event was sponsored […]

Spring Break is finally here. To be honest, I can’t wait to get a full week where I don’t have to worry about classes and assignments. While I intend to catch up on some missed sleep, I will also be spending most of my time in the kitchen. I know […]

Bright colors, exotic costumes and powerful drums excited the audience during Tuesday night’s African-Caribbean concert in Lee Hall. “It was very upbeat and cultural,” said David Johnson, 20, a third-year pre-med student. “It was good seeing the different cultural aspects on stage.” The show started off with the ‘Drum Call’ […]

Music, song, dance, culture and food are coming to Florida A&M for International Awareness Week. On Tuesday, the annual African-Caribbean Concert will be held in Lee Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “Globalization: A Reality for the 21st Century College Student” and is hosted by the Office […]

Run-off elections were held Thursday for the Florida A&M Royal Court and several class attendant positions. The results are in. Larry Polynice won Mr. FAMU over Eric Murray. David Banks is the new King of Orange and Green. The Queen of Orange and Green is Tayler Fisher. In th race […]