Friday, November 15, 2024
The required training hours for several occupations could be cut in half if a bill making its way through the Florida Legislature is successful. House Bill 15 would reduce the amount of training hours required for hair braiders, hair wrappers, barbers and nail specialists who are hoping to become […]
Christopher Jones has had a passion for computer technology since he was in elementary school. Born and raised in Hapmton, Virginia, Jones always knew that one day he wanted to work with technology for a living. “I’ve always had a passion for computers since I was young because I was […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]