Photo by Dominique Moody Many college students are outraged in the changes made to regulate the federally funded Parent PLUS Loan. The original changes to the Parent PLUS Loan were made in 2011, but more changes are set to come in the upcoming school year. Financial aid is significant to […]
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Policy & Procedures Workshop Informs Students of Club Violations
The Office of Student Activities hosted a workshop to advise students who are involved in club and organizations Tuesday afternoon. Bryan Smith, a special assistant to President Elmira Mangum for anti-hazing, gave students an insight on the reasons why clubs and organizations get suspended. “The first violation will be you […]
Community Remembers Ansley Rayborn
Ashlyn Rayborn stood up in front of hundreds of people to share her thoughts of her late sister, Ansley Rayborn that died in a car accident last week. She shared childhood memories of playing with Ansley and looking up to her as if she was the older sister. “Ansley was […]
Leon County BOC Make Decisions for Transportation Improvements
Leon County Commissioners met at the Tallahassee City Hall Commissioner Chambers to discuss the Connections 2040 Regional Mobility plan. This project includes road, bicycle, pedestrian and other various transportation improvements. The commissioners voted on the criteria that will be used to evaluate which projects get funding over the next 25 […]
Gigi’s Cupcakes is Giving Free Cupcakes for a Year
In celebration of the franchise owner’s appearance on CBS’ “Undercover Boss,” Gigi’s Cupcakes is giving away free cupcakes for a year to one lucky local customer. Friday, Feb 13 at 8 p.m., Gina Butler will make her first appearance on the hit television show. “We value our customers here at […]
All Saints Cinema shows Groundswell Rising
State Representative Dwight Dudley sharing his thoughts on Hydraulic Fracturing (Photo by: Joshua Riggins/ The Famuan) Several local residents gathered at All Saints Cinema on Wednesday, for a screening of “Groundswell Rising, Protecting Our Children’s Air and Water.” The documentary’s mission is to spread awareness on Hydraulic Fracturing […]
Florida AFL-CIO Members Want To Be Heard
This week, over hundreds of American Federation of Labor and Congress Industrial Organization members in Florida gathered to bring the legislature their concerns about their working area and expectations. AFL-CIO workers have fought hard against bills being passed that surfaced, once again, as Florida’s Legislature is emboldened by the mid-term […]
Wildlife Restrictions Will Make Tallahassee More Safe
The House Agriculture and Natural Resources subcommittee on Tuesday, Feb. 10. have agreed to support bill, PCB ANRS 15-02, which restricts people from feeding wildlife animals. Perpetrators can now face costly penalties for feeding specific wild life animals. Some fines may even charge offenders with a felony. […]
Radio Shack Closing in Tallahassee
The Radio Shack near the Governor’s Square Mall off of Apalachee Parkway is closing. The company, Radio Shack has been around since 1921. Tallahassee has lost one of its three Radio Shacks due to the companies nationwide reconstruction of their stores. On February 5th, 2015, Radio Shack filed for reorganization […]
Black Television News Channel updates FAMU community
The School of Journalism & Graphic Communication updated Florida A&M University on the progress of the The Black Television News Channel Feb. 10. Ann Kimbrough, the dean of SJGC, began the community conversation with a brief acknowledgement to respective parties. “Our students, especially in SJGC, are going to have some […]