Courtesy of Leon High School Parents have been concerned about the safety of their children due to the recent threats and fire evacuations at Leon High School. The latest incident occurred Feb. 1 around 10 a.m. when the Leon High School’s fire alarm went off due to what started off […]
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FAMU holds yearly Black History Month convocation
Courtesy of FAMU Forward Florida A&M University held its annual Black History Month Convocation Monday at 6 p.m. in Gaither Gymnasium. This was a new initiative by the university to stage a convocation in the evening. Brandon Johnson, second-year political science student from Gainesville, shared his views on convocation and […]
FSU investigating fraternity
The Omega Psi Phi Chi Theta Chapter at Florida State University is under investigation for hazing allegations. The hazing allegedly took place in 2015 to at least one student of the fraternity but the incident was reported this year, according to local CBS affiliate TV station WCTV. FSU’s Dennis Schnittker, […]
New Exhibit Tells History of Florida Auto Racing
Courtesy of Hailey Ray Sun, Sand and Speed, a history of Florida auto racing, is the newest exhibit to come to the Museum of Florida History, which began January 22. The museum hosts a variety of temporary exhibits throughout the year and auto-racing was next in line to hold a […]
Supporters of potential senate bill gather inside the Capitol
Courtesy of Anquinette Taylor Alice Flowers, sister of the late Rosemary Pate, friends, family and supporters gathered at the Capitol rotunda to advocate for Senate Bill 904: Abuse of a Parent bill Wednesday. In July 2013, Cops found 51-year-old Rosemary Pate, dripped in bleached and stabbed numerous times in her […]
Local rapper holds listening party at FAMU
Courtesy of J. Kelly Local hip-hop artist Jonathan Kelly, artistically known as J. Kelly, held a listening party at his alma mater, Florida A&M University to seek constructive criticism and promotion for his upcoming album “Controlled Substance” on Wednesday at 8 p.m. Born and raised in Tallahassee, J. Kelly grew up […]
Leon County opens Fred George Park
Courtesy of Kimberly Reveil Sounds of laughter, dogs barking and children joyfully yelling filled the air as Tallahassee residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Fred George Park and Greenway, on Wednesday. Located on the corner of Fred George Road and Capital Circle NW, its 160-acre greenway and 10 […]
WGN invited FAMU students for private screening
Courtesy of All Hip Hop Florida A&M University students gave a standing ovation after viewing the first episode of the new 10-show series “Underground.” Students were invited to a private screening in Lee Hall auditorium Wednesday to preview the WGN series, which depicts the in depth stories of slaves and […]
Students demand resignation of all FSU representatives who support Donald Trump
Florida State University’s Students for a Democratic Society gathered Tuesday, February 16 for its Free Speech Zone to protest Donald Trump and all racist politicians as part of the Dump Trump Rally. The rally was intended to shed light on FSU’s Board of Trustee member Joe Gruters’ affiliation with Donald […]
Paul Modafferi holds hypertension seminar
Courtesy of Capital Regional Medical Center Paul Modafferi, Ph.D., held a seminar at Capital Regional Medical Group center Thursday, Jan. 14, on hypertension and obesity, which raised several precautionary measures that should be considered. He shared valuable information on the various types of hypertension and his personal thoughts about hypertension […]