In the 90s, during that decade of sweeping social change, conservation was sexy. Or at least the idea of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle seemed sexy enough to want to spread. Who else remembers Captain Planet, the mulleted defender of the Earth? He was a product of the ‘90s. So was Nickelodeon’s […]
Author: D. A. Robin
StarMetro Seeks Public Feedback
In addition to local men and women using StarMetro to get to work and run their everyday errands, the bus system is also used by thousands of college students. Students will have the opportunity to attend a town hall meeting discussing Tallahassee’s public transportation system. Florida A&M’s Department of Social […]
Lady Rattlers Thirsty for Fresh Shot at NCAA Volleyball Crown
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team ended its streak of nine consecutive Mid-Eastern Conference Athletic championships last year. This year, the Lady Rattlers are looking to get back on top and earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Lady Rattlers remember how last year ended well and have […]
Rattlers Defy Eagles in Blowout Win after 37-year Wait
In the two teams’ first meeting since 1973, the Florida A&M rushing attack was more than enough to help the Rattlers garner a 31-10 victory over the North Carolina Central Eagles on Saturday. Lavante Page scored two touchdowns and Eddie Rocker ran for 128 yards in the teams’ fourth consecutive […]
More ‘Habitats’ Being Built for Tallahassee Families
The Big Bend chapter of the Habitat for Humanity is continuing its mission of providing safe housing for the area’s low-income residents. Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to eliminating homelessness and substandard housing, is building two homes for two Tallahassee families. The organization built 29 houses […]
Tallahassee Delegates Sign Sister-City Agreement with China
Tallahassee Mayor John Marks, along with area state, local and university officials, spent last week in Rugao, China signing a Sister City agreement with Secretary Huijuan Chen, the highest-ranking official in the city. Last Wednesday, Marks joined Chen as well as Daojian Wu, the vice mayor of Rugao, to sign […]
City Greenlights Next Phases in Gaines Street Revamp Plan
The Tallahassee City Commission has approved the beginning of phase II of the Gaines Street Revitalization Plan. The city’s Director of Public Works Gabriel Menendez said the phase II construction covers the improvements between Macomb Street and Stone Valley Way. “It will basically reconstruct that portion of Gaines Street to […]
StarMetro Claims Two Top Prizes for Public Safety
StarMetro has recently received numerous awards from the Florida Public Transportation Association and the American Public Transportation Association for safety and marketing. StarMetro was honored at the 2011 FPTA annual conference with two first place awards for “Most Improved Safety” and “Overall Safety Record.” For the Overall Safety Record, the […]
Student Senator Goes to The White House for Grassroots Organizer Conference
Florida A&M student Reamonn Soto went to the White House to participate in the White House Community Leaders Briefing Series on Nov. 10 for Florida Leaders. The series is an opportunity for grassroots leaders to come to Washington to hear directly from White House officials on issues that are affecting […]
AME Church Makes Thanksgiving Baskets Today
Every year, Bethel A.M.E does a number of outreach programs. This year the theme is “Impacting the community through prayer and service.” This afternoon, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bethel A.M.E Church and its members will be hosting a Thanksgiving Basket Assembly. Volunteers will meet in the fellowship hall […]