Low enrollment, peer unity and tradition were at the forefront of conversation during the university’s electoral commission debate Friday in Lee Hall Auditorium. Class official candidates presented their platforms before student president and vice president tickets Evan Bailey and Ryan Kornegay and Tonnette Graham and Ronnie Mackey Jr. took the […]
Author: Chelse Collins
Annual events helps families trace roots
A slew of Tallahassee residents spent their Saturday morning learning how to search for their family history. The annual Family History Day at the Family History Center offered seminars, webinars and workshops on methods people can use to find and document their family members. The courses offered ranged from beginner to […]
Lady Rattlers shoot poorly in double-digit loss
The Lady Rattlers lost a stunner to in-state rival Bethune-Cookman University, 76-62. Graduate guard Jasmine Grice led all scorers with 27 points, but her performance was no match for the Lady Wildcats (10-16, 7-7 MEAC). Grice also led the Lady Rattlers (14-13, 8-6 MEAC) with 10 rebounds and five steals, but the […]
Art complex seeks funds to remain open
Tallahassee’s Southside Arts Complex held its annual donor reception on Friday. SAC is need of $50,000 to continue its operations and sustain its programs. Cal Hankerman, assistant executive director for the organization, said the complex is asking the community to support the complex’s vision by becoming donors. “This is really […]
Tallahassee Regional Airport trains for emergency disaster response
The Tallahassee Regional Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration held an emergency disaster response exercise at the airport’s runway Friday. Every three years, the FAA enforces the airport to conduct this type of exercise. Jim Durwin, superintendent of airport operations, along with the help of his staff, put this event together. […]
Community center brings black history awareness through hip-hop
The Jack McLean Community Center hosted its first “Our Culture, Our History” event on Wednesday to bring awareness to black history through hip-hop culture. More than 75 community members attended the event, which included live performances, a book drive and food provided by a local bistro. James Harding Jr., assistant community […]
Local Red Cross chapter helps fight measles
The local American Red Cross chapter sought to help in the fight against measles with its second annual Measles Initiative Banquet on Thursday. Art Myers, WCTV’s Good Morning Show and Eyewitness News at Noon anchor, emceed the banquet, which was created to raise awareness and money for children in third-world […]
Applebee’s to introduce tablets to its tables
One of the largest casual dining chains will soon allow its customers to dine digitally. Applebee’s plans to install 100,000 E la Carte Presto tablets on every table and barstool in its restaurants by the end of the year. For more than two years, Applebee’s has tested the efficiency of the tablets within 30 restaurants. […]
Community center to host black history event
The Jack McLean Community Center is hosting the “Our Culture, Our Community” event tonight to celebrate Black History Month. “We want to shed light on African-American history and culture from a hip-hop perspective,” said James Harding Jr., assistant supervisor of the community center. The community center intends to catch young people’s […]
University swears in police chief
Florida A&M’s police chief who was appointed in May was sworn in Tuesday as the university police department’s fifth police chief. Terence Calloway, of Cleveland, has more than 18 years of law enforcement experience. Prior to coming to FAMU, Calloway served as Austin Peay State University’s police chief and director […]