Nightlife in college towns often involves attending club and house party events, creating memorable experiences for students. While the focus is on fun, questions arise regarding security checks and their potential correlation with shooting incidents in Tallahassee. Roxanne James, a second-year business administration student at FAMU, says security checks are […]
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County cracking down on panhandling
Leon County has started putting up signs asking people not to give money to panhandlers on the street. Eleven locations across the Tallahassee region will each have 22 signs out, according to a Leon County official. County commissioners voted to enact the signage and seven other steps, including proposed ordinances […]
Hugs are always welcome at FAMU
Physical affection and camaraderie have always been an essential part of the Florida A&M University experience. These warm bonds are a testament to the strong sense of community at FAMU, where relationships between students as well as students and faculty go beyond the classroom. Student greetings often include hugs and […]
Fat Cat Books is purr-fect
In the Railroad Square Art District lies a unique gem called Fat Cat Books. It blends a love for feline companions with a passion for reading. The feline adoption center has a dual mission: promoting cat adoptions and offering a literary paradise for book enthusiasts. Fat Cat Books, much like […]
Turning trauma into triumph
Determined to create change, Eyana Dixon partnered with Florida A&M’s Title Nine department as one of their newest campus ambassadors. Dixon created an initiative to ensure that students and staff know what sexual misconduct is and how it can be handled. Dixon, a former track athlete at FAMU, as well as […]
Florida’s congressional districts under review
A state judge ruled that Florida’s congressional redistricting plan proposed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is unconstitutional and cannot be used for any future elections because it makes it harder for Black voters in North Florida to select the representative they prefer. According to Circuit Judge J. Lee Marsh, the […]
Public figures on campus
Throughout the semesters, many public figures come to college and university campuses. Whether that is for Homecoming, career expos, or at random, students can come across public figures on their campus at any time of the year. Although it can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, some students still question if public […]
How Christian students avoid the modern lifestyle
As one enters a post-secondary school atmosphere, one may feel elated to experience the true “college experience.” Filled with not only typical events such as studying and friendly social gatherings, the stereotypical college experience is most known for its wild side, that being long-lasting parties, substance abuse, and the sense […]
Volleyball on track for three-peat
The Florida A&M women’s volleyball team traveled to Daytona Beach this past weekend to face three conference opponents. The outing was a great way to prepare for the SWAC tournament, which is less than two weeks away, as the Rattlers hope to win their third consecutive conference championship. The first […]
Out with the old and in with the new with ReNew Tallahassee
Seminole Grand, a popular housing option for students in Tallahassee, recently rebranded, changing their name to ReNew in October. The apartment complex, providing more than 1,500 beds, announced the new change on Instagram. Multi-Housing News reported over the summer that The Collier Cos. sold Seminole Grand to FPA Multifamily for […]