Three male students at Bethune-Cookman University received graze wounds from a shooting Monday night on campus before 7 p.m., according to The Daytona Beach Police Department. Investigators said a confrontation between two students could have led to the shooting. According to the Daytona police, the gunman drove up next to […]
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Black history month in the Providence Community
Monday night, Delta Kappa Omega Providence Community Center hosted their second annual Black History Month event. The center was named for its location in the center of the Providence Community on Lake Bradford Street. The event started with the soulful singing of the black national anthem. The walls were […]
Social media creates body image insecurities in college women
There are many factors that contribute to body image dissatisfaction, and young women suffer a great deal because of it. Studies have shown that girls go through body image insecurities into adulthood, and young women on college campuses show high numbers of those affected. According to the Industrial Psychiatry Journal, […]
Amelia Island the Most Romantic Place in Florida
Kelly Seashore Ranch by Dominique Moody Valentine’s Day usually consist of the following: hectic roads, congested highways and crowded restaurants which requires most to wait over an hour to be seated. It’s the same routine year after year but this year I wanted something different. Us girls […]
Florida A&M Entrepreneurs Juggling Business and School
Running a business is the last thing on most college students' minds, but for a select others studying and running a business becomes a daily routine. Shawn “Tila” Nelson, 22, a Miami native, is making her way through as a senior public relations student at the Florida A&M University in […]
Oregon Swears in First Openly Bisexual Governor
Kate Brown made history for the Oregon and LGBT community after being sworn in as the first openly bisexual governor in the country. The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon in Oregon’s Capitol with Brown’s family by her side, while she took an oath of office. Brown is replacing fellow Democrat […]
Florida politicians call for reduction in state assessments
The Florida Department of Education has recommended that the state reduce the amount of assessment tests students take. The recommendation came after Education Commissioner Pam Stewart reviewed a testing investigation. Governor Rick Scott agrees with Stewart’s recommendation. “As I have traveled the state, I have heard from parents and teachers […]
Nursing Spring Convocation invites infectious disease specialist
Tameka Funny, an infectious disease specialist, visited Florida A&M University Wednesday to serve as keynote speaker of the School of Nursing’s Spring Convocation. Funny referred to the recent Ebola virus outbreak to stress the importance of staying safe and aware in all practices. “The Ebola outbreak has taught us much […]
Tallahassee resident adopts at age 52
Kea Herron said she experienced many disappointments in her life. She had been through divorce, struggling financially, and wanted children. Despite her life changes she decided to adopt. “I was worried I was too old, too broke, too single, and too unhealthy to adopt,” said Herron, a 52 year-old Tallahassee […]
Another Year, Another ArtiGras, Another Success
Photo By: Reginald Mizell The sixth annual event held by the Cultural Arts Alliance at Railroad Square brought the city of Tallahassee out, celebrating the culture and arts of New Orleans on Saturday. CAARS is a small non-profit group led by second-year executive director, Laura Floyd. Amanda Espinel, a fourth-year […]