Committee members Kelly Otte and Gina Giacomo listen to economic security issues. Women from around the community gathered at Jack McLean as the Leon County Commission on the Status of Women and […]
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New movie theater brings jobs to Tallahassee
With just a few weeks until the grand opening of Tallahassee’s newest movie theater, anticipation is growing for its arrival on July 27. CMX Cinemas Fallchase will “bring a different concept to the market,” said Troy McDaniels, regional operations director of CMX Theaters. This 14-screen movie theater will be located […]
Staying off-campus is a money saver
On-campus living can be a struggle, especially on the campus of FAMU. FAMU's on-campus housing has very few nice options. If you are not a student staying in The Village, other housing option is merely adequate and decent — at best. FAMU's string of inhabitable housing options doesn't help […]
Handshake, a job search database, taking off
The Career and Professional Development Center at FAMU is promoting a new database called Handshake. Handshake isn’t a new database but it is new to the university. The system is used nation-wide but is used specifically at the university to recruit students and help students and alumni find employment. […]
Incredibles 2 an instant classic
After 14 long years, Pixar films finally created a sequel to its hugely popular movie, “The Incredibles." After its release on June 15 “Incredibles 2” grossed $80.5 million, and remains No. 2 at the box office. The first “The Incredibles” film was released in 2004, written and directed by […]
Brothers need to be their sisters’ keepers
Florida A&M University is an institution that promotes equality for all of its students. Whether it be for students from different walks of life, or organizations based solely for specific genders, there is a group for everyone. FAMU students are bound to intermingle with the opposite sex at this […]
Running back expects stellar season for FAMU
Junior running back Bishop Bonnett. Running back Bishop Bonnett believes Florida A&M’s football team will flourish under the tutelage of new head coach Willie Simmons. Bonnett believes the Rattlers are fully capable of going from 3-8 last season to 10-1 this fall. Though the Rattlers lost eight games a […]
City commissioner candidate discusses life, politics, and challenges of being legally blind
Henry Adelusi Jr., has a lot on his hands these days. The local businessman is the CEO of Habaj Consulting INC, and also a candidate for the Tallahassee City Commission Seat 5. Adelusi spends the majority of his time rendering real estate photography and videography services to businesses, but […]
FAMU day care launches summer program
FAMU’s Educational Research Center for Child Development (ERCCD) Located on the highest of seven hills in Tallahassee, Florida A&M University provides a unique learning experience to all students, including the little children who are enrolled in the summer program at FAMU’s day care. Founded in 1986 as New Beginnings, […]
Hurricane season is here, and Red Cross preaches preparation
The Red Cross and emergency departments across Florida are continuing to remind people to stay prepared for hurricane season, which officially began on Memorial Day. The recent heavy rain may have reminded residents of last year’s category 5 Hurricane Irma that tore through Florida, leaving many hanging on for […]