Florida A&M has undergone a series of administrative changes. In a meeting Friday with the university’s academic deans, President James H. Ammons announced that Larry Robinson, who served as the university’s provost from 2003 to 2005, will be returning to that position immediately. Discharged Provost Cynthia Hughes Harris, will […]
Author: Karl Etters
FAMU Way project on the table
It’s exactly what concerned residents of the future FAMU Way Corridor needed, in lieu of sudden constructional revisions by city officials. Thursday evening, community members shared their concerns surrounding The FAMU Way Extension Project. More than 50 people were in attendance the presentation, which included a slideshow […]
Norfolk State Beats Missouri in NCAA First Round
Norfolk State University claimed an unexpected 86-84 win Friday against University of Missouri in the second round of the NCAA 2012 basketball championship tournament. In their first ever appearance at an NCAA championship game, Norfolk State Spartans, the 2012 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, upset the No. 2 seed Missouri Tiger’s Men’s […]
‘Zoe Fest’ Continues Saturday
Recycle4Haiti’s “Zoe Fest” event continues Saturday with an all-day cookout. The organization is collecting clothes and aluminum cans for Haitians who are still struggling more than two years after a massive earthquake. The Recycled Arts and Sustainable Living cookout will start at 1pm and end at 6pm. Just bring your […]
A fashion Mixer
NI13 Photography and Way Out West will be hosting the Fashion of Tally mixer at 1212 N. Monroe St. on March 17. The mixer will bring together individuals who are passionate about arts and fashion in Tallahassee. “We wanted to have a sophisticated event where people who are innovative […]
TCC and FAMU create transfer student convergence plan
Transferring from a community college to a university can be difficult for many students, but Tallahassee Community College and Florida A&M are pursuing a way to make the process easier. The Rattler Room, an on-campus site at TCC, allows students to discover the areas of study FAMU offers, as […]
St. Patrick’s Day festivities draw fun, concern from law enforcement
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and many are excited to partake in the festivities Tallahassee has to offer. According to a study done by the U.S. Census Bureau, Info Please and Book of Odds, almost 50 percent of adults plan on celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this […]
Apartment complexes embrace financial aid
Living off campus is no easy task, especially when many students rely on financial aid to pay their rent. But many apartment complexes have started a financial aid deferment program that makes it easier for students to pay their monthly obligations. The program allows students to use their […]
A journey to eating meat
Juicy steaks and breaded chicken strips are among my favorite foods. Yet, I enjoy a nice vegetarian meal every now and then. My love for meat is rather new. When I was younger, my parents made me sit at the kitchen table every night until I finished all the […]
Local officials push for Amtrak comeback
The city of Tallahassee and Leon County officials have called for the return of Amtrak passenger train services. North Florida has been without Amtrak since 2005 when Hurricane Katrina damaged part of the Sunset Limited route that stretches from New Orleans to Jacksonville. But that will soon change. City […]