The Seminoles put on an exciting show in front of a crowd of 8,931 fans as they proved that they still deserve to be ranked amongst the top 25 ranked teams, defeating North Carolina 81-80. After losing to Duke University Dec. 30, 93-100, few would have thought that the […]
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Photoshop of horrors
Solange Knowles photoshopped Photo credit: Instagram Photoshop of celebrities has been an issue for years. Although the media may think those simple retouches make the models seem more visually pleasing, every edit has a strong effect on not only the celebrities’ self-esteem but also the fans that look […]
Should Malia Obama be held to a higher standard?
Malia Obama recently sent social media into a frenzy when a video surfaced of the teenager smoking. What exactly the former first daughter was smoking is still a mystery, but the video clip left many Americans wondering the same thing: Should she be held to a higher standard than other […]
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital aims to end childhood cancer
Participants of the St. Jude walk Photo credit: Javon Cohen and Ishmael Millien On Saturday, Nov. 11, St. Jude supporters across Tallahassee joined together to participate in the St. Jude Walk to end childhood cancer. The family friendly 5K walk/run was held at SouthWood Town Center to help raise money […]
40 Million Dollar Project on FAMU’s Capital Improvement Plan
Blueprint for the FAMU Center for Access and Student Success | Photo credit: JRA Architects, Inc. The Florida A&M (FAMU) Center for Access and Student Success, otherwise known as CASS has been actively in the works for several years. The purpose of the building is to provide opportunities for prospective students; […]
Home for the Holidays: “A John Rutter Christmas”
Dr. Leslie Heffner conducting the Tallahassee Civic Chorale at a rehearsal for the concert. Photo credit: Todd Hinkle To start off the holiday season, the Tallahassee Civic Chorale has plans to put the Tallahassee community in a familial frame of mind with “A John Rutter Christmas” concert. The Tallahassee Civic Chorale […]
Leaving the “Hill” to be leaders of tomorrow
The time spent at Florida A&M University may have come to an end, but life has just begun for the Fall 2017 graduates. For these students, life after graduation is about leaving their mark on the world – whether it’s furthering their education or applying for that dream job. […]
Leadership at FAMU
Photo credit: Lauren Coleman Florida A&M University (FAMU) has had its fair share of changing its leadership around campus this year. In the summer of 2017, three deans have been replaced, College of Education, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and School of Journalism and Graphic Communications. This […]
Inside Out
Everyone has a story. Go on a journey with three individuals as they share their stories, obstacles, and successes. From a fingerless guitarist to a Special Olympics champion, triumph is unbias. No matter the obstables many people faced, their drive to succeed overshadowed their hardships. Florida State University quarterback Deondre […]
Island Flavoring
Although there are many islands, we are all one people. Island Flavoring focuses on how islanders have adapted to life in the States, more specifically, to life in Tallahassee, FL. Many organizations exist to make islanders feel more comfortable in the States. Some colleges and universities have organizations catered to […]