Author: Kristin Taylor

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Cingular R&B concert stops by Lee Hall

Two R&B solo artists and one group performed Tuesday at the Cingular Concert, which was co-sponsored by Def Jam Recordings, in Lee Hall. Cingular, along with Def Jam, is touring historically black colleges and universities with artists Bobby Valentino, Shareefa and Megan Rochelle. According to the Def Recordings Web site, […]

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The M.A.N Program

The M.A.N Program is a nonprofit organization looking to provide boys, young men and adults with the knowledge and resources needed to make successful life changing decisions. Meetings are held every Saturday at 1 p.m. at The Lakes at San Marco located at 4768 Woodville Hwy. For more information please […]

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Medicinal pot should be legalized, experts say

The street names for marijuana are many, including green, hemp, weed and reefer. But for some, it is called medicine. As early as the 1800s, and even at the beginning of the industrial revolution, medical experts published at least 100 research papers that recommended the use of marijuana for medicinal […]

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Graduate school enrollment increases

Continuing education beyond the undergraduate level is quickly becoming a necessity. Many college students are choosing to continue on to master’s degree and Ph.D. programs to make themselves more competitive in the job market. Patricia McAllister, the director of government relations and public affairs at The Council of Graduate Schools, […]

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Seminars to be held for journalists, designers

Distinguished members of the Board of Visitors for the Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication are hosting professional development seminars for journalism and graphic design students Thursday. This is a chance for students to receive self-improvement, career and internship information. The Board of visitors consists of individuals […]

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Deltas celebrate center’s renovation

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is giving back to the community by helping renovate the Frenchtown Boys and Girls Club of America. Saturday kicked off the fourth annual Collegiate Jabberwock Scholarship Program community service initiative, Project G.R.O.W.T.H.: Enhancing the Frenchtown Boys and Girls Club, hosted […]

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Recent child births should make women consider pill

According to our tabulations, supplemental security income is going to be a hot topic in 2071 – at least, it will be in Tallahassee. That will be the year when all of Leon County’s babies today will become eligible for SSI. In case you did not know, there has been […]

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Florida A&M University Arthur Thompson scholarship

Florida A&M University is now accepting applications for the Arthur Thompson scholarship. Students applying for the scholarship must have graduated from a Big Bend area high school; have at least 30 credit hours and be enrolled in 12 credit hours. Interested students can pick up applications in the Office of […]