The Florida A&M Center for Disability Access and Resources, also known as CeDAR, presented alumnus Kevin Williams with its highest honor at the fourth annual CeDAR Honors Wednesday. In celebration of Disability Awareness Month, students, faculty and guests gathered in the School of Architecture’s atrium as CeDAR recognized Williams and […]
Author: Meghan Clemons
Students fight negative marriage trends
Marriage in today’s society seems to be declining, but despite the negative statistics, there are some students who are still pursuing it. Katherine Perritt, a sophomore communication science and disorders student at Florida State University from Tallahassee, said she is happily engaged to her fiancé. Although Perritt has been engaged […]
SGA explains new fund allocation process
The Student Government Association presented a special allocations workshop Wednesday to teach students and organizations how to request and receive funding through the senate. President of the Organization and Finance Committee Sen. Tyler Hansberry wants to educate students on the proper steps to gain funding. “The workshop is to get […]
Tallahassee Museum to present annual Halloween Howl
The Tallahassee Museum is offering guests an alternative to trick-or-treating. The museum will host its 19th annual Halloween Howl today and tomorrow from 6-10 p.m. Caitlin Geesner, an education intern and farm coordinator at the Tallahassee Museum, encourages purchasing tickets early. “You can buy tickets at the door, but you […]
A pioneer in women’s rights
In America, we are all given the same opportunities for education, but can you imagine not being able to go to school because of your gender? Malala Yousafzai lived this reality and more. When Yousafzai was 14, she was gunned down by a Taliban operative because of her activism for […]
‘Experts Through the Minds of Art’ exhibit tours begin
Tours for “Experts Through the Minds of Art” exhibit in the Foster Tanner Fine Arts building will be given Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brittney Lightsey, a senior fine arts student from Detroit and new museum educator, is an […]
‘Stand Your Ground’ panel argues for end to Florida law
Florida A&M’s “Florida Stand Your Ground” served as a thought-provoking alternative to the usual tailgating and partying offered during homecoming. The panelists discussed the past, present and future of the Stand Your Ground law. The purpose of the forum was to help, not only students but also some faculty and […]
‘Experts Through the Minds of Art’ exhibit tours begin
Tours for “Experts Through the Minds of Art” exhibit in the Foster Tanner Fine Arts building will be given Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Brittney Lightsey, a senior fine arts student from Detroit and new museum educator, is an […]
Wingery and bar reopens, relocates to bigger location
The popular restaurant Buffalo Wild Wings, also known as BW3, has returned to Tallahassee. The wing specialty sports bar had its grand opening Monday. It has moved to a new location on Magnolia Drive at Governor’s Square Boulevard, this time, with more than 6,000 square feet of dining space. The […]
Domestic violence shelter to hold ceremony for victims of abuse
In celebration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Refuge House will have a candlelight vigil and survivor speak-out. As the end of the month nears, the vigil and speak-out will honor domestic violence victims and celebrate survivors. Community Education Program Director Jessica Pinto said the survivors speaking out will increase […]