Smoke Out Tallahassee encouraged the community to quit smoking and other forms of tobacco use at its Second Annual Smoke Out Tallahasse which was held Saturday at the Augustus B. Turnbull Florida State Conference Center. North Florida’s Women Care CEO Bill Hambsh explained the importance of getting various types of […]
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Thanksgiving Comes Early for Tallahassee Residents in Need
Bethel AME Church sponsored their annual Thanksgiving Basket Project Saturday morning, supplying hundreds of Tallahassee residents with a holiday dinner. Church members and volunteers worked harmoniously to distribute 550 Thanksgiving baskets for families less fortunate. Bethel AME Thanksgiving Project Chairperson, Connie E. Jenkins-Pye said the church has been supporting their community […]
Office of International Education holds Study Abroad Fair
Florida A&M University’s Office of International Education and Development organized its first Study Abroad Fair Wednesday for interested students in Perry Paige. Interim Director of OIED, Mrs. Agnes Coppin saw great turnout from the Study Abroad Fair. “The event went great. We had professors bring their classes and the campus […]
Florida Senate Elects 86th President
Photo by JhaRonte James The Florida Senate appointed Sen. Andy Gardiner as its new president. Gardiner, 45, succeeds Rep. Sen. Don Gaetz, from Niceville, Fla. The Senate is comprised of 40 members, the newly elected president is one of the Senate’s 26 republicans. Republicans are dominating the Senate Chamber. Rep. […]
FAMU Attends Art Basel
FAMU students will be able to enjoy the world of Art Basel this upcoming December. The 13th session Senate meeting passed bill SB14FA-003, which will allow for the trip to be funded by student Activities and Service fees (A&S). Art Basel is an annual event that began in 1970 by […]
Stomping Out Obesity
Wholistic Growth for Generations hosted the “Stomp Out Obesity” Step Show at Florida A&M University’s Jake Gaither Gymnasium to educate people on the rise of childhood obesity. This past weekend, tickets were five dollars for students with Rattler Card identification. Levander Thomas, a public relations student at FAMU and […]
Florida Celebrates 50 Years of Civil Rights
The Museum of Florida History had an opening reception for their temporary exhibit, Civil Rights in the Sunshine State. On Thursday, November 6, the exhibit honors the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The exhibit contains historical images, artifacts, and videos to help […]
Leon County says “Hello Kitty” To The Hallowkitty Costume Carnival
The Leon County Humane Society hosted “HallowKitty Costume Carnival” on National Cat Day to spread the awareness in adult cat adoptions. Guests dressed in Halloween costumes to have their adoption fees waived for cats older than four months old. Lisa Glunt, the Cat Foster Program Coordinator at the Leon County […]
FAMU BOT Vote Complete Vote Of No Confidence On Winslow
Florida A&M University Board of Trustees unanimously passed a complete vote of no confidence on Athletic Director Kellen Winslow during a conference call Monday night. The purpose of the meeting was to receive a report from the President’s Alumni Advisory Committee on Athletics and to consider its recommended goals. Motion passed with […]
FAMU Honors Fall 2014 Extravaganza
The Florida A&M University’s Department of Honors held its first annual Fall Honors Extravaganza seminar on Wednesday inside of the Black Archives Research Center and Museum. The event was filled with tons of fun and excitement that allowed honor participants to express themselves. To kick things off guest speaker Marcella […]