Friday morning, starting at 11 a.m., the set will echo music, but not top 40 hits by Drake and Rihanna. It will be International Music Day, so DJ Rasheed will spin cultural music from places around the world. With the help of Felicia Barnes in student affairs and under the […]
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Album Review: Wale’s ‘Ambition’
With his sophomore album, “Ambition” now in stores, Wale has more than earned the second slot on the Billboard charts. The Washington D.C. native got a second chance in the music industry when he rapped for rapper Rick Ross in a Miami nightclub, and well, the rest is history. Wale […]
Veterans Celebrated with Concert
Students and Faculty plan to recognize veterans while listening to the sound of gospel melodies. Tallahassee native and former Florida A&M Gospel Choir Director Daniel James, alongside his gospel ministry and band “Daniel James and Living Proof,” will host a gospel concert at Evangel Assembly of God on Nov. 11 […]
African Folklore Inspires Young and Old with Life Lessons
Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will bring the children’s tale “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” to life tonight. Originally written by John Steptoe and adapted into a one-act play by Karen Abbott, “Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters” is the story of sisters, Manyara and Nyasha. Both are outwardly beautiful but have different personalities. When the […]
Local Group on the Rise
A local alternative hip-hop duo has more than 50,000 virtual followers across the U.S. “Our name is After the Smoke and we love to be hated on,” said member Whuziago “Whuzi” Laing. After the Smoke is comprised of lyricist Whuzi and producer Anthony “Speek” Cameron. They have opened for artists like […]
Fashion Icon Steve Madden Visits Tallahassee
Footwear fashionistas flocked to Governor’s Square Mall on Saturday for an appearance from shoe mogul Steve Madden at Dillard’s. The designer responsible for brands like Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl and Stevies was welcomed with open arms by shoe lovers. Hundreds waited in anticipation for Madden to […]
Naval Officers Dine on Tradition
Shiny shoes, proper attire, neatly pressed uniforms and beautiful dates were all a requirement for the night. On Saturday, the Florida A&M ROTC Naval unit hosted their historical “Dining Out” Ceremony at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum. Every year the unit hosts “Dining Out,” which is a tradition that has […]
‘School House’ Launches FAMU Line at Bookstore
Rattler pride is splattered everywhere on the campus when it comes to looking for school supplies and Rattler apparel. Fortunately for the fashionable Rattlers, the bookstore has introduced a new clothing line called School House. School House is a collegiate brand for students looking for more than just the average […]
Black Archives Cash in on History
The southeast’s largest source for history regarding the African Diaspora has been awarded a $149,454 renewal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Carrie Meek-James Eaton Black Archives and Museum, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Graduate Studies, is […]
Tallahassee Asian Food Brings Twists to Tradition
The typical Asian meal might include rice, vegetables and a small serving of meat. However, owner James Chan and his father merged these two seemingly different food choices together to make a one- of-a- kind dish. The same family who opened Mr. Roboto’s operates Wang’s Wings, located near the cross […]