Mardi Gras is now in Tallahassee, but in art form. The third-annual Artigras is a celebration of the Mardi Gras culture mixed with art and music. Many Tallahassee residents came out to celebrate the festivities on Saturday. “I came out to celebrate,” said student Alex Zastra. “I love all of […]
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Commissioner At-Large AKin Akinyemi
From the motherland of Africa to the highest of seven hills, Akin Akinyemi a Florida A&M alumnus and chairman of Leon County Commissioners at large. There are five district commissioners and two at large, meaning the at large commissioners constitute the legislative body of the city and as a group, […]
Students Complain about Low Spirit in 2012 Campaign Season
Students have noticed many changes in this year’s Student Government Association spring elections. As the polls closed Tuesday, some felt candidates’ campaign tactics left much to be desired. “When I was a freshman, there were ads on buses and billboards, candidates hosting parties at nightclubs and mobs of people campaigning […]
Fashion for a Cause: Catwalk Event Happens Feb. 25
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. The Capital Area Chapter of American Red Cross will host its first fashion show, Catwalk for A Cause. The Clara Barton Society will host the show. The purpose of the show is to help the local Red Cross with funding for […]
Drake Performs on Feb. 24
Grammy-nominated Young Money rapper Drake is bringing his Club Paradise Tour to the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center on Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Drake’s second studio album “Take Care,” which is the inspiration for this tour, debuted in November at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart and was […]
Lady Rattlers Strike Down Lady Bulldogs
Despite a second-half surge by the Lady Bulldogs, the Lady Rattler basketball team held on to defeat South Carolina State (11-13, 6-7 MEAC) 75-69 Monday at the SHM Memorial Center in Orangeburg, S.C. The Lady Rattlers now improve to 19-6 on the season and 12-1 in conference play. Florida A&M […]
In FAMU Basketball: Rattlers Squeezes Win from Bulldogs
When the Rattlers trailed by one point with five seconds remaining in regulation, junior Amin Stevens didn’t have the ball in his hands. But after sophomore Avery Moore missed a potential game winning three-pointer, he rebounded the ball just quick enough to beat the clock. The Florida A&M Men’s basketball […]
McKelton is ‘Unstoppable Force’ on Lady Rattlers
Prior to losing to the Howard Lady Bisons on Feb. 11, the Lady Rattler basketball team soared to 14 consecutive victories. A key factor behind this winning streak was senior Tameka McKelton. The team captain and all-time three-point shooter was a dominant force on the court every game during the […]
‘I Am FAMU’ Celebration
Rattlers, young and old, filled Florida A&M’s Grand Ballroom on Friday night in honor of the 125th Anniversary Legacy Tour “We Are FAMU.” The kick-off celebration featured alumni from different decades, including many living legends. Current students and members of the Royal Court and attended the event. Although the official […]
Boys & Girls Club: An Anniversary Honoring Youth
Laughter, emotions and joy were apparent in the venue as the 20th Anniversary Soiree for the Boys & Girls Club of the Big Bend began on Thursday evening at The Moon. About 300 people filled the circular tables that were decorated in silver and white linen accented with blue and […]