The Leon County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday hosted a Hispanic Resource Festival as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event took place at St. Eugene Catholic Church and Student Center. More than a dozen tents were set up with different types of Hispanic food from places such as Puerto Rico, […]
Year: 2023
Review: Burger Barn and Grill a hit
Burger Barn and Grill made its local debut in late June in Miracle Plaza, the Thomasville Road shopping mall that is also home to Whole Foods. On Saturday evening, I arrived. You place your order at the counter, and the meal is delivered to your table in this fast-casual setting. […]
Dance companies strut their stuff
Florida A&M students gathered at Lee Hall Auditorium Saturday night to watch the Strikers Dance Troupe and Mahogany Dance Theater fall preview dance showcase. The lovely ladies of TorQue and spoken word poetry performances were among the special guests for the performance, which was divided into two acts. This will […]
Some students in hotels as Altura gets up to speed
Altura Student Living, located at 400 Putnam Drive not far from FAMU’s campus, is a newly remodeled apartment building available to students at FAMU. Before being named Altura it went by the name Blue Cascade. It eventually came under new management, who decided to remodel the complex. About $4 million […]
FAMU volleyball cruises by MVSU
Florida A&M’s football team will not be the only team to compete against Mississippi Valley State University this weekend, volleyball team also went head-to-head with the Delta Devils at the Al Lawson Center on Saturday. Starting the game off strong, the Rattlers went on a six-point run in the first […]
CLT joins SAT, ACT in Florida
In the ever-evolving education landscape, evaluating students’ academic potential has been traditionally measured through standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT. These assessments have long been seen as gatekeepers to higher education, offering universities and colleges a glimpse into students’ comprehension of higher learning. As educational philosophies and teaching methods […]
Is Isaiah Major FAMU’s next NFL prospect?
In the last few years the Rattlers have seen a few players make it to the NFL. In 2021, Markquese Bell went undrafted and was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. He worked his way up from the practice squad to an active rotation on the field, contributing a lot to the Cowboys’ defense. […]
I need money for graduation
As seniors embark on the end of their undergraduate chapters, they must decide how much to spend on this momentous occasion. The glitz and glamour of it all can get quite expensive. Graduation can be a lot on the do-list with the photoshoots, custom stoles, celebration parties and presents. Everything […]
Giahni Bosquet circulating his talent beyond Tallahassee
Music is one of the many outlets Tallahassee creatives tap into to share their stories and express themselves through rhythmic sound and unique flows. Florida A&M alumna and independent artist Giahni Bosquet is constantly evolving his craft and circulating his talent both throughout and beyond the Tallahassee area. Bosquet started […]
Local entrepreneur brings Brinxx Styles to life
Starting his clothing business just three years ago, Kamari Enzor has seen success with his brand Brinxx Styles. Enzor is an entrepreneur from Tallahassee, and he says fashion has inspired him since the age of 6. Fashion has played a huge part in his life and he has always wanted […]