Tallahassee residents will now have to travel to Florida A&M University’s campus to enjoy this year’s Homecoming Parade. The parade that once started downtown and into the Frenchtown area will now start at the corner of Orange Avenue and Wahnish Way, proceeding north down Wahnish Way to FAMU Way and […]
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Educational International Stresses Importance of Teachers’ Role in 2030 Agenda
Educational International (EI) highlighted the new 2030 agenda for Sustainable Development Goals on Monday, for World Teacher’s Day. Along with its affiliates and partners, EI also recognized the imperative role teachers will play in ensuring the agenda is implemented. In a joint message signed by UNESCO, the International Labor Organization […]
Healthy Eating in the Capital City
The City of Tallahassee has more than 20 restaurants that are offering organic and vegetarian-friendly menus. New Leaf Market Co-op, Muscle Maker Grill and Soul Vegetarian Restaurant and Catering are just a few places that offer vegetarian meals. Other restaurants have added vegetarian dishes to their menus to promote healthy […]
Virtual Field Trips Introduced by Google
Google just launched a new program called Google Expeditions. Expeditions is a virtual reality platform, built to allow teachers to take their students anywhere around the world, via virtual headset. Starting with more than 100 journeys for teachers and students to go on, Expedition is a pioneer program to immerse […]
Florida Starts New Rental Car Service Contract
Florida started a new five-year contract for state car rentals with Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental this month after their recent contract with Avis Car Rental. The state is expected to save over $1 million over the next five years by switching the rental carriers. “Avis Car Rental […]
Former Board of Trustee Dies
Former FAMU Trustee Bill Jennings Cleastor William “Bill” Jennings died Sunday according to current trustees chairman, Rufus Montgomery. Jennings served on Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees from 2001 to 2013. Montgomery announced his passing. “It is with sincere and deep regret that we recognize a great fallen Rattler, […]
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
Tallahassee Targets Gun Violence
The Cure Violence organization of Chicago will be in Tallahassee this week promoting its community-based program to combat gun violence. The forums is set to engage officials of the community and members of the public to be apart of the solution in putting a stop to gun violence in […]
Tallahassee may Change New Year Location
Tallahassee could possibly be changing the way its residents bring in the New Year. The annual celebration that attracts big-name artist to South Adams Street could possibly be moved to Cascade Park. The Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority will vote on whether to make the switch to the amphitheater, Jay Revell, […]
Soldiers on a Hike for Life
Veterans came together to complete the Silkies Hike, a 22km veterans Hike/Pub crawl throughout Tallahassee area in silkies Saturday, to raise awareness on PTSD. Irreverent Warriors, organize Silkies Hike to effectively help soldiers who commit suicide everyday due to PTSD. Silkies, also known as military issued boxers, was the uniform […]