Human trafficking is known as the “modern-day slavery,” and every year, hundreds of thousands of adults and children as young as 13 years old are coerced or tricked and sold into sex slavery right here in the United States. But unfortunately, some victims find themselves further victimized by the very […]
Other News
FAMU DRS to celebrate 17-year-old published illustrator
Florida A&M University Developmental Research School is known for having a talented array of students. Today, between 1:45 and 3:30, the school will be celebrating one of those students’ talents. At age 17, Erika Willis, a junior from Tallahassee at FAMU DRS, has her illustrations published in a children’s book written […]
Student pairs up to open sneaker business
A pair of young entrepreneurs opened a new storefront for their sneaker repair business blocks away from Florida A&M. Aaron Goodwin, a senior architecture student from Cocoa, Fla., and his business partner, Reenard Smith, who is from Miami, have taken their sneaker restoration business, A Good 1 Retro Repair LLC, […]
Alumna bases novel off college experience
A good book that a college student can relate to can be hard to find. But thanks to a Florida A&M graduate, that search may be over. Jasmine Sheffield recently released “Freshmen Fifteen,” a fiction novel based loosely off her college experience. The former military brat who calls Fort Walton […]
The Dream Defenders Storm the Capitol
Students in the Rotunda Room at the Florida Capitol Photo By JhaRonte James Today marked the first day of the Legislative Session in the Florida. The Dream Defenders congregated inside the capitol singing and chatting, “I believe; I believe we will win,” and “Good kids mad cities.”[In reference to the […]
Rattlers secure late victory over Savannah State
Thrilling finishes have become all too common for the Rattlers. Monday night was no different. With less than 30 seconds left in regulation and the Rattlers (7-14, 4-5 MEAC) up by two, senior guard Reggie Lewis made two free throws to help preserve the win against the Savannah State Tigers, […]
StarMetro seeks community input
Local residents had the opportunity to attend one of the three meetings with StarMetro on Monday to discuss the future of Tallahassee’s bus system. Riders will fill out nearly 500 surveys about the current conditions of the bus routes. Paper surveys were available for residents to fill out during the […]
Baby & Family Fair educates parents
Saturday’s fair had plenty of parents saying, “Oh baby.” Pampers and pamphlets were aplenty at the Baby & Family Fair at Florida State University’s Turnbull Conference Center. The Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare-sponsored event granted the opportunity to learn about the resources, products and services for families making decisions about pregnancy, childbirth […]
Lady Rattlers surge past Savannah State, win third straight
Despite their early lapse, the Lady Rattlers were able to grind out a 78-72 victory late against the visiting Lady Tigers of Savannah State University on Monday. The Lady Rattlers (11-11, 5-4 MEAC) jumped out to an early lead, led by graduate student and guard Jasmine Grice, who scored 20 of her […]
Senate swears in new members
Larry Bowden and Mario Henderson were sworn in as the new members of the 43rd student senate Monday. After being sworn in, they took their senate seats and began to make decisions for organizations, allocating funds and passing bills. Bowden and Henderson scored the highest of the applicants and were […]