A good book that a college student can relate to can be hard to find. But thanks to a Florida A&M graduate, that search may be over. Jasmine Sheffield recently released “Freshmen Fifteen,” a fiction novel based loosely off her college experience. The former military brat who calls Fort Walton […]
Author: Bria Kelly
Rattlers secure late victory over Savannah State
Thrilling finishes have become all too common for the Rattlers. Monday night was no different. With less than 30 seconds left in regulation and the Rattlers (7-14, 4-5 MEAC) up by two, senior guard Reggie Lewis made two free throws to help preserve the win against the Savannah State Tigers, […]
StarMetro seeks community input
Local residents had the opportunity to attend one of the three meetings with StarMetro on Monday to discuss the future of Tallahassee’s bus system. Riders will fill out nearly 500 surveys about the current conditions of the bus routes. Paper surveys were available for residents to fill out during the […]
Baby & Family Fair educates parents
Saturday’s fair had plenty of parents saying, “Oh baby.” Pampers and pamphlets were aplenty at the Baby & Family Fair at Florida State University’s Turnbull Conference Center. The Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare-sponsored event granted the opportunity to learn about the resources, products and services for families making decisions about pregnancy, childbirth […]
Lady Rattlers surge past Savannah State, win third straight
Despite their early lapse, the Lady Rattlers were able to grind out a 78-72 victory late against the visiting Lady Tigers of Savannah State University on Monday. The Lady Rattlers (11-11, 5-4 MEAC) jumped out to an early lead, led by graduate student and guard Jasmine Grice, who scored 20 of her […]
Senate swears in new members
Larry Bowden and Mario Henderson were sworn in as the new members of the 43rd student senate Monday. After being sworn in, they took their senate seats and began to make decisions for organizations, allocating funds and passing bills. Bowden and Henderson scored the highest of the applicants and were […]
Rattlers fall to SCSU in OT
It took a miraculous shot and an overtime period for South Carolina State to take down the Rattlers, 63-59. Florida A&M head coach Clemon Johnson recognized that the team should’ve made adjustments to win. “What we had to do was come out of the gate and stop dragging our feet,” […]
Facebook celebrates 10-year milestone
What began in a dorm room at Harvard University as a way to keep students and alumni connected is now celebrating its 10th birthday. Facebook, which now has 1.23 billion monthly active users, was co-founded Feb. 4, 2004. Ebrahim Randeree, associate dean of the Florida State University College of Communication […]
Community garden opens for residents
Leon County’s new community garden on Harriet Drive officially opened Sunday for local residents. The Pumpkin Place Community Garden is the garden where Tallahassee residents can come and get involved with the community. Pumpkin Place Community was an abandoned lot of homes that would have excessive flooding. Leon County purchased the […]
Community center hosts anti-violence workshop
The Jack McLean Community Center and Teen Council hosted a “Change your Mind, Change your Life” workshop that focused on promoting anti-violence among youth in the Tallahassee on Saturday. More than 100 community members were in attendance and able to participate in games and activities, enjoy live performances and get […]