Jasiri Toppin, a sophomore broadcast journalism student at Florida A&M University, is the pilot of an up and coming mentoring group called the Fabulously Liberated Young Girls in Tallahassee, Fla. A concept conceived between friends in their dorm room is set to take flight in Spring 2015. While born […]
Author: Courtney Roberts
From Emotional Eating to Mindful Eating
Tallahassee Memorial Diabetes and Bariatric Center seminar From Emotional Eating to Mindful Eating session reveals how emotions can lead to careless, harmful eating habits. TMH’s dedication to wellness and education is demonstrated through educational sessions and support groups that act as a platform for individuals to address eating concerns […]
Community Celebration for President Mangum
The sounds of laughter and joyful spirits filled Florida A&M University’s Jake Gaither Gymnasium Friday, Oct.3, 2014, at the Community Celebration. Students, faculty, professors and others were all in attendance to help celebrate with the eleventh president, Elmira Mangum. It was also FAMU’s founder’s day, which added to people’s joyful […]
Tallahassee Community Welcomes Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanics are celebrating this month with pride. National Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes Hispanic and Latino Americans contributions, heritage and culture. Vendors such as Drawn by the Natural, celebrate Hispanic heritage month by introducing people to Columbian style jewelry. This Columbian ran jewelry business makes everything handmade of natural elements. “We […]
Florida Capitol Museum opens health exhibit
Florida residents can now witness the 125-year journey of Florida Public Health at Florida Historic Capitol Museum’s newest and Florida’s first public health exhibit, concluding May 10. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The museum now displays more than 50 artifacts, ranging from a collection of unique […]
Rattlers Remain Winless
Bragg Memorial Stadium continues to be a place of horror for the Florida A&M Rattlers as they fell to the Morgan State University Bears 24-9. The Rattlers (0-5, 0-1 MEAC) opened up Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play against the Bears (3-3, 2-1 MEAC) and were unable to secure their first win. […]
FAMU Volleyball Cruises Past NCCU In Sweep
On founder’s day, October 3, 2014, the Florida A&M Lady Rattler volleyball team made its case for Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference supremacy by sweeping the North Carolina Central Lady Eagles (25-23, 25-14, 25-19). The match was played in the Tulley Gymnasium, which is the home to Florida State’s volleyball team. The […]
The Turkey Trot Run
Tallahassee and the Capital City Runners Club (CCRC) kicked off their 40th annual Turkey Trot Training. This eight-week event serves as a dress rehearsal for the one mile to 5K run held on Thanksgiving Day. Runners, community wide, are encouraged to join men, women and children for the Turkey […]
Popular Music and the American Identities
Creative Conversations are a series of events that are meant to engage Tallahassee community. The Popular Music and American Identities panel decision marks the opening of the season with a focus on how cultures have changed when it comes to music in America. This free series was held at Florida […]
Winners Of FAMU Run-off Student Election Are Ready To Work
Emotions ran high as the graduate attendant and freshmen class president and vice president winners were announced in Florida A&M’s run-off student election last night. “I am completely humbled and overwhelmed by all of the love, reposts, texts and calls I have received,” said Brittany Wells, FAMU’s newest graduate attendant. […]