Godby High School held an informational meeting in the media center Wednesday to inform parents and students about how tuberculosis spreads and addressed parents' concerns. Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial disease that affects the lungs. It is received by inhaling infectious air droplets, and it can be spread […]
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House Flipping Seminar Brings Out Community
Many gathered, young and old, into the crowded conference room to partake in the Than Merrill free house flipping seminar. Merrill is a former reserve player in the NFL who now hosts the cable series ‘Flip This House.’ Merrill is the founder and CEO of FortuneBuilders and CT Homes and […]
Poetry Series Presents Acclaimed Writers
Students, friends, family, and faculty attended the Florida A&M University Younger Poets Series 2014 to hear the literary works of alumnus L. Lamar Wilson and renowned writer Ansel Elkins. The event was hosted at Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication (SJGC). The FAMU Younger Poets Series was […]
Judge Hawkins Files for Rehearing
After striking out in the initial hearing, Judge Judith Hawkins filed a motion for rehearing Friday in an attempt to save her seat on the bench. Hawkins, a veteran judge in the Leon County Second Judicial Circuit, filed the motion to the Florida Supreme Court hours before her midnight […]
Young Lady Rattlers Prepare For 2014-15 Season
The Lady Rattlers begin their season with intense workouts, conditioning and weight training as they work hard to prepare themselves for the 2015 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. It is going to be a long journey for the Lady Rattlers as they are working to build a new team from last season. […]
Community Celebrates Veterans at Parade
The Veterans Day Parade was a community success with nearly 12,000 youth and seniors attending at Monroe Street to pay homage to veterans. Veterans Day allows people, affected by war, to pay their respects to those who risked their lives for Americans to enjoy the liberties of democracy. The Tallahassee […]
FAMU Second Annual Innovation Showcase
Florida A&M University’s Division of Research Office of Technology Transfer held its Second Annual Innovation Showcase — iShow — last Friday at the FAMU Foundation Headquarters. Ken Redda, Ph.D., professor and vice president for Research, spoke to the audience informing them about the iShow. “The first goal is to […]
FAMU Wrestling Team Grounded By UCF
Clif Decius admits he could have done better, the Florida A&M University freshman placed second during the first wrestling match of his collegiate career. The freshman from North Miami High school lost the tournament Saturday during a close match to a returning national placer and all American junior from the […]
FAMU Formally Introduces Chick-fil-A to Campus
Florida A&M University formally introduced Chick-fil-A to the campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and students gathered in the orange room to officially welcome the largest chicken chain in America to the hill. Chick-Fil-A Inc. was established in the 1960s. It is credited for inventing the boneless chicken […]
Student Senators get Straight to Business
Student Government Association President, Tonette Graham, addressed the student body and offered student leaders a few words of advice. “Make sure you stay on top of your school work, and check in with your professors. We are students first before we are student leaders,” said Graham. Graham also informed the […]