FSU WR Kelvin Benjamin makes a sideline catch (Courtesy Seminoles.com) The Florida State Seminoles are No. 2 in the Bowl Championship Series poll for the second time this season. The 'Noles (8-0, 6-0 ACC) have three wins over teams in the Top 25 by a combined score of 155-28. Head coach […]
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Entomology Day demonstrates pest prevention
The College of Agriculture and Food Sciences will host the 37th annual Entomology Field Day and Workshop seminar today through Friday. The field day workshop is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Donald Tucker Civic Center. This annual event will provide training and education credits for pest […]
Fun in different forms
Tallahassee is filled with party spots waiting to be occupied by college students weekend after weekend. However, there are alternatives for students who are not fond of blaring music and crowded dance floors. Jeremy Hannah, a senior business student from Miramar, Fla., said he enjoys a more relaxed environment opposed […]
Rattlers confident after win
In Tuesday’s press conference, head coach Earl Holmes said he felt like his team is getting in a groove. “We want to create a snowball effect,” Holmes said. “We are trying to get on a roll.” The Rattlers (3-6, 2-3 MEAC) were able to get back on track Saturday, beating […]
Customers are blown away
Cherry Blow Dry Bar opened its first U.S. salon in Tallahassee on Monday. The salon offers a blowout service as well as extensions for its customers. In about 30 minutes, clients can enjoy a unique experience with friends for any occasion. For $35, customers can receive a full blowout with […]
Metz contract could require freshmen to sign two-year meal plan agreement
Florida A&M’s decision to hire Metz Culinary Management may leave freshmen with more than they bargained for. The board of trustees met to discuss its new contract with the food provider Monday. According to Student Body President Anthony Siders, the BOT voted 6 to 5 in favor of Metz as […]
States reps file legislation to protect LGBT community
There is a new bipartisan agreement to pass a bill protecting Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Rep. Joe Saunders, D-Orlando, announced filed legislation with co-sponsor Rep. Holly Raschein, R-Key Largo, during a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday. “The bill is about ensuring all Floridians are judged […]
Tallahassee ‘imagines’ new future
Students were given the chance to “invest” in their future Monday at Imagine Tallahassee’s community meeting in the Grand Ballroom. Students, faculty and community residents gathered for the open-house style meeting to provide input and vote with fake dollars on what strategic direction economic development funds should be allocated to. […]
Men’s tennis adjusts to new players, rules
The men’s tennis team is preparing for the upcoming season in January after losing four players to graduation. The players have been doing morning long-distance runs, going to the weight room and playing preseason matches. Head coach Carl Goodman said last season ended well. The men were the subdivision season […]
$400K grant paves way for STEM scholars
A Florida A&M professor hopes to improve student participation in science and engineering classes by creating a program backed by a $400,000 grant. The program, called the Comprehensive Preparation for Future Scientists and Engineers, will be awarded $100,000 yearly from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The grant was received in October. […]