Anticipation sweeps over Florida A&M’s campus as students, faculty and alumni contemplate what this year’s homecoming will have in store. Returning from its suspension, the Marching “100” is back, revitalizing the spirits of fans who flock to Bragg Memorial Stadium every homecoming, eagerly awaiting the band’s performance. Sylvester Young, […]
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Support the pink
We suddenly see everything turning pink in October – ribbons, bras and businesses. All of these things are absolutely necessary for supporting breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the No. 2 leading cause of death for women in America, according to cancer.org. Many struggle, […]
Government shutdown hits home
When I first heard the government had shut down, I felt nonchalant about the circumstance. But when my family began to reap the consequences, the reality of how vital government is really hit home. On Oct. 1, the government officially closed its doors because Congress could not pass the federal […]
Co-op student defends FAMU homecoming
While walking through Florida State University’s campus during Florida A&M’s homecoming week, one may hear comments such as: “FAMU’s homecoming weekend? Oh, start planning your trip out of town now.” “That’s what we here at FSU like to call our ‘house party weekend.’ “ “The mall? Absolutely not. Don’t even […]
Clubbing for homecoming not really worth it
It is the week when every club, lounge and bar hikes the prices by $20 and is packed to capacity. The week when thousands of visitors crowd the streets of Tallahassee and overpay for clubs and lounges that students normally enjoy every weekend for less money. Is homecoming week really […]
Community keeps it safe with screenings
Although homecoming week is a time of celebration and partying for some, many still found time to attend the annual Health and Safety Day at the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Recreation Center. The health fair event was free and open to students, faculty and residents of Tallahassee. Ninety-eight community partners […]
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Comedians electrify Lawson Center
Vallery Agenor, a senior psychology student from Fort Lauderdale, rushed from the corridor near the interview room. Her mission: isolating time. She carefully held her camera as she made her way back to the front of the stage. Agenor did not want to miss a moment of this year’s Florida […]
Tallahassee residents do the ‘Breast Stroke 4 Hope’ at Florida State
More than 50 swimmers participated in Tallahassee’s first Breast Stroke 4 Hope Swim-a-thon on Saturday at the Florida State University Morcom Aquatics Center. Breast Stroke 4 Hope is a grassroots non-profit organization that raises money for breast cancer awareness and charities through a series of swim events. The swimmers wore […]