Thursday, July 24, 2025
College is an exciting checkpoint on the path to adulthood. It’s all about academic growth, making connections and stepping into your purpose. However, let’s be honest: College is also marked with a plethora of battles to conquer, especially financial ones. The college experience can be even more intimidating for students […]
Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of literature as LitCon, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing authors and aspiring writers, unveils its much-anticipated Tallahassee Florida Book Expo. This two-day event promises to celebrate words, creativity and the enduring power of storytelling. The dates are set for Oct. […]
The Florida A&M University men’s basketball schedule for the 2023-2024 season has been released — and it appears daunting. The team is gearing up to face some tough non-conference teams again this season. Even though the Rattlers are in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, they will play non-conference games against some of […]
Florida A&M students gathered Wednesday in Gaither Gym for the Graduate Feeder Scholar Recruitment Fair. The fair was dedicated to the advancement of students into graduate school. Universities from all over the country were on hand to bring information to students interested in the programs offered by their schools. Institutions […]
Carliss Bradley, a student at Florida State University, takes Adderall every day, but she is worried that she will have trouble getting her prescription filled as a result of a nationwide shortage of the popular stimulant. Bradley went without Adderall for a few months earlier this year, but realized how […]
According to Data Commons, the average income in Tallahassee is $25,364, while the average rent in Tallahassee is $1,450, according to Zillow. The disconnect between income versus monthly rent bares the question, does Tallahassee need more affordable housing? Tallahassee is home to over 70,000 students, making up 35% of the […]
Florida A&M kept its home win streak alive this past weekend, defeating the University of West Florida 31-10. While fans gathered to cheer on the team, another group was keeping their dreams alive during football season. Local vendors play a crucial role in the excitement and camaraderie that surrounds the football […]
Being surrounded by supportive women during her youth has influenced this FAMU alumna to create an organization dedicated to empowering young women. Shaqualyn Shedrick decided to pursue her life’s purpose by creating the mentoring organization SHE Academy Inc. Shedrick was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2011, as […]
Pace Center for Girls is a non-profit organization that provides support, education, counseling, and advocacy to girls and young women facing significant life challenges, such as poverty, abuse, neglect, family dysfunction and academic struggles. Pace, with a location in Tallahassee, provides various services, such as educational programs, counseling and therapy, […]
Following the death of Andre D. Green, who served as FAMU’s assistant dean of students and director of the Efferson Student Union, Senate President Loryn May and Attorney General Elijah Hooks joined forces to co-author a bill in honor of his leadership and service. Green’s connection to Florida A&M University […]