Hispanics are celebrating this month with pride. National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes Hispanic and Latino Americans contributions, heritage and culture. Vendors such as Drawn by the Natural, celebrate Hispanic heritage month by introducing people to Columbian style jewelry. This Columbian ran jewelry business makes everything handmade of natural elements. “We […]
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Florida Capitol Museum opens health exhibit
Florida residents can now witness the 125-year journey of Florida Public Health at Florida Historic Capitol Museum’s newest and Florida’s first public health exhibit, concluding May 10. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The museum now displays more than 50 artifacts, ranging from a collection of unique […]
Rattlers Remain Winless
Bragg Memorial Stadium continues to be a place of horror for the Florida A&M Rattlers as they fell to the Morgan State University Bears 24-9. The Rattlers (0-5, 0-1 MEAC) opened up Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play against the Bears (3-3, 2-1 MEAC) and were unable to secure their first win. […]
FAMU Volleyball Cruises Past NCCU In Sweep
On founder’s day, October 3, 2014, the Florida A&M Lady Rattler volleyball team made its case for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference supremacy by sweeping the North Carolina Central Lady Eagles (25-23, 25-14, 25-19). The match was played in the Tulley Gymnasium, which is the home to Florida State’s volleyball team. The […]
The Turkey Trot Run
Tallahassee and the Capital City Runners Club (CCRC) kicked off their 40th annual Turkey Trot Training. This eight-week event serves as a dress rehearsal for the one mile to 5K run held on Thanksgiving Day. Runners, community wide, are encouraged to join men, women and children for the Turkey […]
Florida State Dominates Wake Forest
Clear skies and pleasant weather highlighted the day for the top ranked team in the land, as the Florida State Seminoles defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 43-3. The Seminoles (5-0, 3-0 ACC) were able to remain undefeated despite another slow start, something that has become a trend of late. […]
Mangum promises ‘new season’ at FAMU
Florida A&M's newest president promised to restore the university's struggling reputation and strengthen programs to ensure FAMU stays competitive. “It’s a new season because it’s a time for change and transition,” said Elmira Mangum, the university's first woman president. “It’s the beginning of a recovery and a renewal and of […]
Popular Music and the American Identities
Creative Conversations are a series of events that are meant to engage Tallahassee community. The Popular Music and American Identities panel decision marks the opening of the season with a focus on how cultures have changed when it comes to music in America. This free series was held at Florida […]
Winners Of FAMU Run-off Student Election Are Ready To Work
Emotions ran high as the graduate attendant and freshmen class president and vice president winners were announced in Florida A&M’s run-off student election last night. “I am completely humbled and overwhelmed by all of the love, reposts, texts and calls I have received,” said Brittany Wells, FAMU’s newest graduate attendant. […]
New Grant Helps Ensure The Safety of Students
Florida A&M University began a new curriculum for freshman Student Life Skills (SLS) courses Monday. The curriculum is sponsored by a three-year researched-based grant presented by the Minority Serving Institution Community Based Organization (MSICBO) with emphasis on substance abuse education and the prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C. MSICBO collaborated […]