The Tallahassee Museum’s newest guest animal, known for its prowess in the jungle, is a 2-year-old, 350-pound Bengal tiger that made its debut in November and is expected to stay through mid-March. Shelbee Caldwell, a visitor at the museum and Tallahassee resident, described the exhibit as an educational experience for […]
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Essential Theatre play offered feminine perspective
Viewers filled the seats of the Ronald O. Davis Acting Studio on Saturday as Florida A&Ms Essential Theatre presented a play reading series called Deals with the Devil and Other Reasons to Riot. Set in Club Zebras Shop, the cast presented performance pieces from the book written by award-winning playwright […]
First in concert series successful despite weather
The Downtown Business Association kicked off its Saturday in the Park concert series this weekend in Ponce de Leon Park. The concert featured the Bill Peterson Trio with Robin Sherman on bass and Adam Hendley on drums. Despite the chilly temperatures, warm and mellow jazz tunes filled the park. The […]
International students enjoy foreign concept of spring break
While spring break may be a time of relaxation for many students who go home, the time off is often a new experience for some international students. Although Leonardo Mirando, a fourth-year agronomy student from Brazil, is familiar with the concept of spring break, he said it does not exist […]
ULTA Beauty brings variety to Governors Marketplace
ULTA Beauty, one of the largest national beauty chains, will open a store in Tallahassee on Friday at Governors Marketplace. Customers will get to test and sample more than 20,000 beauty products. Kai Butler, a senior occupational wellness student from Jacksonville, Fla., is anticipating the stores opening. Im so excited […]
Art showcased throughout Tallahassee
Whether inside a gallery or on the street, Tallahassee offers many places to view different works of art. Tallahassee has more than 20 art galleries, and they all showcase different forms of fine art by various artists from around the world. Railroad Square Art Park, located near Florida A&Ms campus […]
Tattoos: Yay or nay in the workforce?
Tat-tat-tatted up. The Alliance, featuring Fabo from the rap group D4L, released the song Tattoo in 2007. For some, tattoos on ones back, chest, arms and legs dont seem unusual. But nowadays, people even have tattoos on their faces. But while the urge to tattoo the body is acceptable in […]
Poetry group celebrates Black History Month
Voices, a spoken word organization at Florida A&M, gathered Wednesday for an evening of lyrical recitals. As guests filled the Rattlers Den, the New Renaissance band played jazz music with a twist of hip-hop to entertain guests before the event began. When the lights dimmed, the room became silent and […]
Wise beyond my fears: Staci Cook’s words of wisdom for everyday life.
My friend is single but is very much involved with a man whom she is totally aware is Mr. Wrong. Her birthday is next week, and she was calling to talk about her plans. Honestly, with her boos track record, I was very surprised her plans would include him. This […]
FAMU employee began pursuit of higher education at 44
Frances McMillon, program assistant of the Department of Honors Program at Florida A&M, began her higher education journey in 1996 when she was 44. After serving 35 years in clerical positions for high-profile companies, McMillon decided to move back to Tallahassee from Hartford, Conn. She initially worked for FAMUs NASA […]