Young professionals in Tallahassee gathered at the Florida Historical Capitol Museum for the “Choosing to Participate” event to gain vital information Monday. The event featured three young professionals who were active participants during their college years, and whose main purpose was to let young students know that it’s never […]
Author: Marcus Oliver
Young professionals ‘Choose to Participate’
Young professionals in Tallahassee gathered at the Florida Historical Capitol Museum for the “Choosing to Participate” event to gain vital information Monday. The event featured three young professionals who were active participants during their college years and whose main purpose was to let young students know that it’s never too […]
Museum honors local civil rights leader
The Tallahassee Urban League commemorated Charles Kenzie Steele’s 100th birthday at the Taylor House Museum on Monday. The museum was open to the public to showcase the C.K. Steele exhibit. Patricia McGill, the museum’s manager, said the exhibit preserves Steele’s legacy in the civil rights movement and his contributions to […]
Rattlers slither past Delaware State
Another close finish took place at the Al Lawson Center on Monday as the Rattlers took down the Delaware State Hornets, 68-63. Florida A&M head coach Clemon Johnson was happy with the win but wants to see his team improve. “Overall, I would give us a C or B-,” Johnson said. […]
Lady Rattlers sting visiting Lady Hornets
Scoring came easy for the Lady Rattlers as they pounded the visiting Hornets of Delaware State University,95-79, Monday in the Al Lawson Center. Florida A&M head coach LeDawn Gibson was proud of the team performance but felt the Lady Rattlers (14-12, 8-5 MEAC) could have played better on defense. “It feels […]
FSU grad brings Haitian comedy to YouTube
A Florida State University alumnus has introduced a new Haitian-based comedy series to YouTube. Joseph “Sejoe” Ducasse, from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, started “The Sejoe Show,”a Haitian humor series presented in high definition. Ducasse was first introduced to the idea in 2009, when he went online looking for Haitian comedic relief. He realized […]
Doggy treats
How does the thought of a wagging tail greeting you at the door after a long day of classes sound? As if dealing with holds on your account, classes, social life, “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Greek life, finding cheap food and figuring out what to do after you […]
Tallahassee Regional Airport runways face construction
The Tallahassee Regional Airport is under a two-year reconstruction period after failing to meet Federal Aviation Administration design criteria and operational requirements. Runway 9-27 has a longitudinal hump in the runway, and Runway 18-36 must be extended. According to Runway 9-27 Reconstruction Phase II documentation, the runway is displaying wear and […]
Rattlers bounce back against Coppin State
The Rattlers bounced back from a two-game skid Saturday, beating Coppin State, 82-71. The first half appeared to be more of the same for the Rattlers (9-16, 5-7 MEAC) as they struggled. Their 3-point percentage was poor early, but they bounced back, shooting 46 percent from the 3-point line on […]
Lady Rattlers rally back for win over Coppin State
The Lady Rattlers overcame a slow start to defeat Coppin State on Saturday, 83-80. The Lady Rattlers (13-12, 7-5 MEAC) found themselves trailing by double digits early as Coppin State’s defense limited them to 37 percent shooting in the first half. But despite their poor shooting, the Lady Rattlers trimmed […]