Florida A&M will hold its Third Annual National Conference on African/Black Psychology, which focuses on violence. The conference comprises a series of events, with one anticipated event – “Gang Girl.” “Gang Girl” will appear Friday at 5 p.m. in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium of the College of […]
Author: Sharell Williams
Pets abandoned after graduation
Although many students say goodbye to their pets when they go away to college, a number of students in Tallahassee decide to share their college experience with their furry friends. Many students become pet owners by chance. Some find a stray kitten outside their apartment. Others may end up […]
Homecoming, now and then
As Florida A&M embarks on its 125th anniversary homecoming festivities, I can’t help but wonder how things will actually be. Even though homecoming and the presidential election are happening in the same week, I must admit that my expectations aren’t as high as they probably should be. I am […]
Club brings jazzy flavor
B Sharps Jazz Café still serves the Tallahassee community with one of America’s greatest art forms: Jazz, according to its website. The building originally housed a nursing home in 1921, which was started by Annie L. Shepard, a women’s working band leader. Geraldine Seay, an English professor at Florida […]
Former senator honored after nearly three decades of service
The Road Designation Ceremony was held by Florida Rep. Alan Williams on Tuesday in Midway. Williams was grateful for this opportunity. “Not only was he a mentor of mine but also a colleague,” Williams said. “I served with him for several years at both the city and state government […]
Greek Extravaganza replaces step show
On Thursday, FAMU’s National PanHellenic Council will hold the Greek Extravaganza, which is a showcase and party for students to meet and greet with the fraternities and sororities. The Greek Extravaganza will replace the Greek Step Show of past homecomings. Although the event will still hold a step portion, it […]
Budget control app gives students a voice
The app provides a snapshot of the U.S.’s spending in Social Security, health programs, domestic programs, defense spending and education. Users must select various budget proposals that will show impact in hopes to balance the budget by 2021. Also, “users will be able to see the impact of their changes […]
Seminole County judge allows use of academic and social media records
Judge Debra Nelson will allow Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, to access Martin’s academic and disciplinary records as well as information on his deactivated Twitter and Facebook accounts. Martin’s older brother, 22-year-old Jahvaris Fulton, said that the family respects the court and its decisions but contended that these records are […]
Amendment 3
The League of Women Voters of Florida, a nonpartisan political group, “encourages informed and active participation in government. It also works to increase understanding of major public policy issues. And influences public policy through education and advocacy,” according to its website, which also provides voters the opportunity to view a […]
Local author hosts book signing
Dr. Barbara Thompson, a local author, is hosting a book-signing event this Thursday. AuthorHouse has published her book, The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth, just a few weeks ago. The book covers Obama’s political stance. […]