Tallahassee residents sought out hair care advice, learned about Latin culture and took a trip through the Caribbean and South America in three separate events on Saturday. Check back soon for full stories on the Third Annual Natural Health and Hair Expo, Tally Fiesta 2014 and the annual African-Caribbean Concert […]
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City launches DRVN 850
City officials launched a new drivers’ awareness campaign Tuesday to coincide with new features that are being added to Tallahassee roads. DRVN 850 teaches residents to use back-in angle parking spaces, roundabouts, mid-block pedestrian crossing signals and bike boxes. Mayor John Marks walked alongside nearly one dozen kindergarteners as they […]
Christian school to introduce ‘Meridian Run’
On your mark, get set, go. North Florida Christian School is presenting the City of Tallahassee with the Meridian Run this Saturday. The event will be held at 3000 North Meridian Road at 8 a.m. The run is a fundraiser focused on lowering tuition costs and competitive education for children. […]
SGA hosts forum for proposal to split the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
The Florida A&M Student Government Association hosted an emergency meeting Monday concerning the recent proposal to split the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. The purpose of this open forum was to better inform students of the Florida Senate budget amendment within the General Appropriations Act for 2014-15 fiscal year. Nearly 70 […]
Celebrate Life Day discusses abortion bills
The Celebrate Life Day event on April 10, focused on protecting the rights of all, especially unborn children. The event started with a prayer breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Doubletree Hotel’s ballroom in Tallahassee, with 150 people gathered to hear the many speakers concerned with life. […]
Glory to God: The story of Desmond Lockhart
Desmond Lockhart, 28-year-old Miami, native, knows all about the power of religion. Lockhart moved to Tallahassee, seven years ago to escape his dangerous lifestyle. “Only thing I saw was going to the penitentiary,” Lockhart said. He was affiliated with gangs, acted off of impulse and lacked self-control. Because of his […]
Students explore entrepreneurism
Entrepreneurship is a growing trend in the United States. Small businesses have generated over 65 percent of the net new jobs since 1995, according to Forbes. More and more individuals are starting their own businesses, and college students are no exception. Florida A&M is stomping grounds for a few entrepreneurs […]
Engineering day allows graduates to give back to FAMU
Talk of life after college sometimes consists of aspirations of a six-figure-paying job, a house with more rooms than necessary and a head-turning car. Not many mention how they plan to give back to their school. The Engineering Technology Annual Alumni Industry Day gave former students the opportunity to bring […]
Romance after graduation
Collegiate couples graduating May 3 have a lot more to worry about than just finding a job. As if the burden of graduation and the insecurity that comes with it isn’t enough, there’s the underlying question of will the love last after graduation? Some graduating seniors determine the fate of […]
Housing fair to inform residents on forclosure
The Smith-Williams Service Center will be hosting the annual “National Fair Housing Month” workshop April 17. The goal for the workshop is to provide information to homebuyers, renters, housing providers, realtors, attorneys and others involved in the housing market about fair housing and lending practices. Angela Hendrieth, manager of […]