The day has finally come. You have studied your brains out for so many years all for this precious moment – your graduation day. But what happens after the family photographs and that highly awaited diploma arrives in the mail? I’m quite sure everyone knows that finding a job these […]
Author: Dennis McMurray
Face your doubt, embrace your potential
When it comes to achieving our dreams, our goals and our passions, the only factor that keeps us from attaining our objectives is ourselves. We hold our destinies in the palm of our hands. It’s up to us to decide whether we will succeed. With graduation around the corner, we […]
Change for Change offers assistance to the homeless in Tallahassee
With the holiday season nearing, Tallahassee students and residents are setting aside their personal wants and needs to create change for change, literally. According to talgov.com, Change for Change was adopted by Tallahassee in 2004 after being recommended by the Tallahassee Equality Action Ministry. The program allows residents to make […]
Frenchtown to receive first historical site
The Taylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown will be officially recognized as a historical site by the state of Florida in a couple of days. The Tallahassee Urban League will unveil a historical landmark to the Taylor House Museum of Historic Frenchtown on Friday. “We are trying to establish a […]
Financial aid student liaison program launches into action
The office of the vice president for student affairs and the office of financial aid are accepting applications from eligible students to become financial aid campus liaisons. Interim Vice President for Administrative and Financial Services Joseph Bakker and Vice President of Student Affairs William Hudson Jr. both created the […]
Healthy holiday eating tips
It’s finally November, and we all know what that means – the holidays – first Thanksgiving, then Christmas and New Year’s. Fun with the family, office parties or stores offering candy and other seasonal favorites – who can resist? Emotions are elevated, hopes are high and the temptation of tasty treats adds […]
University to honor former president with bronze statue
Former Florida A&M President Frederick Humphries will soon have a statue to commemorate his presidency. The Frederick S. Humphries Life Got Better Bronze Statue Committee hosted a fundraising dinner at Humphries’ home in Orlando on Saturday night. Chair Jim Davis said the committee started planning the project last year, and […]
Helicopter parents: Mothers who smother
Cassidy Ferguson grew up in a religious household and attended a Christian school for 14 years. Her only friends were the people she went to church with. But even then, her mother didn’t allow her to hang out or attend parties unless she knew the parents. “I couldn’t do anything,” […]
High schools highlight Battle of the Bands
Eleven high school bands from around the country performed in the Florida Blue Battle of the Bands on Friday at the Amway Center in Orlando. Tony Jenkins, market president of the central region of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida, said the high school bands were the highlight of the night. […]
Rattlers seek bragging rights in Florida Classic
The Rattlers will be heading into the Florida Classic to take on the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats in what is expected to be a battle of defenses. Head coach Earl Holmes said a win in Orlando against the archrival Wildcats (9-2, 6-1 MEAC) would mean momentum and redemption for Florida A&M. […]