Are you ready for one of the largest student service projects in the nation? On Saturday March 24, more than 2,000 college students from FAMU, FSU and TCC will rally to express their gratitude for the Tallahassee community. The Big Event is an annual occasion that incorporates service-oriented activities for […]
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Photo credit: Brandon Jones Nancy Boyd knows how to have a good time. More importantly, she wants to make sure students at FAMU have a good time on campus to balance the stresses of college life. Boyd works in the Office of Student Activities on Florida A&M’s campus and serves […]
Teachers should not have to bear arms
Most of the time when we hear the words “to serve and protect” we automatically think of people in the military who are serving their country. We also think of people risking their lives to keep their families, loved ones and country safe. But now it seems as if […]
Teach For America and Urban Teachers strives to inspire future
Teach For America is dedicated to giving all students a great education. Photo credit: Teach For America Students across the United States are being encouraged to take the lead in classrooms and fight against ongoing education inequalities by becoming a part of organizations and programs like Teach For America […]
Superintendent Hannah responds to ‘Black kids would be target practice’ comment by Commisioner Procter
Photo credit: tallahassee.com Leon County Commissioner Bill Proctor is adamantly against arming teachers in Florida classrooms saying that “black kids would serve as target practice with armed white teachers”. Procter wrote a letter to the legislative leaders of Florida stating his opinion that “the unarmed children of black taxpayers would become […]
Leon County Schools makes an effort to better safety and security after Stoneman Douglas massacre
The Leon County School Board discusses ways to prevent safety and security following the recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas. Photo credit: Brea Hollingsworth Leon County Schools held their bi-weekly school board meeting on Tuesday night that included an extensive topic on safety and security in schools following the […]
Student senate meeting confirms four new members
Student senators met in the Senate Chambers of Florida A&M University this Monday to cover an agenda of reports, confirmations and unfinished business. This week's meeting honored Interpersonal Violence Awareness with a purple decorated room. Some senators wore purple and attendees were served food and drinks. During the committee […]
Vacation rental bills could bring changes to Florida
A Home for Sale by the Lauer Real Estate Group. Photo Submitted by Cierra Richardson. While Florida is a prime destination for tourists to enjoy a get-away vacation, two proposed bills involving vacation rental properties may affect the tourism industry. Senate Bill 1400, sponsored by Greg Steube, R-Sarasota, plans to preempt […]
Rattlers fall to Eagles in double overtime battle
The Rattlers achieved their 17th loss to the Coppin State Eagles in Baltimore, Maryland on Jan. 9. It was a tough fought battle that gave them their first overtime series of the season. Senior Rattler guard Marcus Barham had 19 points in 49 minutes, shooting 4-17, which tied Coppin […]
FAMU upsets NC A&T 83-77
Desmond Williams dribbling the ball down court. Photo credit: FAMU Athletics The Florida A&M men’s basketball team defeated North Carolina A&T, the number one team in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, at the Al Lawson Center 83-77, giving them a two game winning streak as they improve their conference record to seven […]