Contractors began renovating the water, sewer and storm drains on Macomb Street March 3.. These enhancements are coming just in time for the August grand opening of the new six-story Tallahassee apartment complex, The Onyx. The Onyx residential retail complex project, according to the Tallahassee Democrat, cost $44 million, including […]
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Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce Expands Support
The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce held their annual legislative ‘Welcome Back’ reception at the Doubletree Hotel, Wednesday, March 4. Since the Big Bend’s establishment, the Black Caucus has been a major supporter. This year they announced that they have merged along with the Women’s Caucus and the Hispanic […]
Undergraduate Student Success Center Revamps Retention Plan
Since Florida A&M University has invested $7.2 million in new performance funding, the Undergraduate Student Success Center has been developing many new initiatives to raise graduation and retention rates. Their new innovative ideas are being constructed around building self-awareness and unity amongst the classes. The Office of Student Retention, renamed […]
Cascades Park Prepares to Celebrate One Year
Photo by Jasmine Thomas Cascades Park has been around for one year. The Celebration of the park will partake on March 14, 2015 Tallahassee's Cascades Park will celebrate its one year anniversary with a birthday party on March 14 and has impressed many people during its first year. According to […]
TCC taking the next step in GED preparations
Tallahassee Community College began offering online General Educational Development test preparation courses. Starting as early as March 15. TCC looks to begin helping community members achieve a general education. The community college will allow adults, who aspire to obtain a general education diploma, receive course training that will prepare them […]
FAMU Students Create Legislation to Support SCSU
Florida A&M University’s 44th Student Senate passed legislation standing in support of South Carolina State University in lieu of the South Carolina House Sub-Committee recommendation to close the University for upwards of two years. The legislation, entitled “Resolution SR15SP-005: Support for South Carolina State University,” was written by Student Senators […]
New Survey is Expected to Improve The Tallahassee Police Department
The Tallahassee Police Department announced that it has launched a community survey to bridge the gap between law enforcement and residents of Tallahassee. The goal of the survey was to gather feedback on the agency’s overall efficiency and effectiveness. Tallahassee Police Officer, James Traylor, was unsure of whether this will […]
FAMU softball lost against Boston College
Florida A&M University Softball team chanted,“D-D-D Defense, Defense, Defense, Huddle,Huddle,” before the first pitch of the game against Boston college. FAMU started off strong on defense, however Boston lead the first inning with a 2-0 lead, and continued to win ending the game 13-0. Alyssa Weaver, senior from Oldsmar, Fla. […]
FAMU CSA Gears Up to Host Annual Conference
Hundreds of Caribbean students from around the state and abroad will be flooding the campus of FAMU for the 41st Annual Florida Caribbean Student Association (FCSA) Conference. The conference is a three-day event which consists of a pageant, cookout, sporting tournament and networking workshops. This will be the third time […]
Dance for the Kids
Students of Florida State University strapped on their dancing shoes for their 20th Anniversary Dance Marathon. This 40-hour event in Donald L. Tucker Civic Center gave over 2,000 students an opportunity to raise money for terminally ill children. The dance marathon ended March 1. The dance marathon's opening ceremony began with […]