Florida A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Food Sciences hosted their first research forum Tuesday. The forum took place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Perry-Paige auditorium displaying the schools research. The forum was an event dedicated to 125 years of the land grant celebration. There were guest […]
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Rattlers fall to Jacksonville University
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M University’s Men’s Baseball team was defeated 10-4 by Jacksonville University at Moore-Kittles field on Tuesday. The Rattlers had a rough start in the first inning, with their batters immediately striking out and Jacksonville University earning two quick runs. The Rattlers increased their urgency […]
Florida Commission on the Status of Women Holds Annual Women’s Hall of Fame
The Florida Commission on the Status of Women held its annual Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony in the Capitol courtyard on March 24th at 6 p.m. The ceremony kicked off with a welcome from Yvonne Fry, Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Following the welcome was […]
Capital City Youth Services Holds Third Annual Award Banquet
Capital City Youth Services (CCYS) held their third annual Tally Awards at The Moon Night Club Saturday. The event recognizes businesses in the Tallahassee community based on different categories including deli dining, pest control, and dentistry. Businesses were chosen through a voting system on Facebook that was open from September […]
J School Journals 2015: Reel Deal Cinema
Lights. Camera. Action. ‘Black Hollywood’ starts here. Florida A&M’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communications presented the narrative film series “Through the Lens” Saturday. Community members, students, faculty and staff filled Lee Hall auditorium to watch four short features that specialized reporting students produced. Under the guidance of professor Kenneth […]
First ‘Get Fit FAMU’ Kids at FAMU DRS
Florida A&M University held it’s first Annual Get Fit FAMU Kid’s pep rally. The students were taught exercising techniques and even worked out with Chocolate Zumba with Success Athletic Training Facility instructors. FAMU’s DJ, Rasheed Wallace kept the crowd thrilled as he played variations of music. FAMU’s orientation leaders entertained […]
Tallahassee’s 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
The City of Tallahassee’s Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department hosted the 56th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Myers Park. Children of all ages were invited to participate in the egg hunt to win prizes including backpacks, skateboards and coupons. “In each area there are 10 eggs that have a […]
The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State Exhibit Says Goodbye to Tallahassee
The Museum of Florida History celebrated one of its most popular temporary exhibits, Civil Rights in the Sunshine State, last Friday. The Civil Rights in the Sunshine State exhibit displayed artifacts, videos, and interactive elements detailing Florida’s rich history. Tours of the exhibit, refreshments, and a drawing for Civil Rights-themed […]
Local Organizations Collaborate for New Shelter
Today, shelter directors cut the ribbon to the new Comprehensive Emergency services center homeless shelter located on Pensacola Street. This larger facility will provide more space for those in need. Big Bend Homeless coalition, The City of Tallahassee, The Renaissance Center, The Shelter and others have partnered to create the […]
The Alpha XI Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Presents ‘Suits for our Sons’
Suits for our Sons was held Monday evening in the multi-purpose room. Aktion Jackson, Florida A&M University alumnus and member of Kappa Alpha Psi, created the event in 2013. Joshua Parson, a senior philosophy and religion student, was happy to get a new dress shirt and ties. “I’m trying to […]