Nov. 10, 2005 was the day that changed my life forever. At 17, feeling the flesh and warmth of a brand new baby boy in my arms was not the greatest feeling. The only thing that ran through my mind was: What am I going to do now? In the […]

Shiny shoes, proper attire, neatly pressed uniforms and beautiful dates were all a requirement for the night. On Saturday, the Florida A&M ROTC Naval unit hosted their historical “Dining Out” Ceremony at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum. Every year the unit hosts “Dining Out,” which is a tradition that has […]

Families in the North Florida region are highly anticipating the 2011 North Florida Fair. Magic Shows, animal races, food and games are what people will be coming out to enjoy on Thursday, the first day of the fair. “My favorite part is the food. That’s what my daughter and I […]

Since I was a little boy, I have loved arroz con pollo. It is a pretty typical Hispanic dish that has become a staple in my adult life. When I am having a particularly hard week, I prepare a batch of arroz con pollo to bring me some home comfort. […]

When I found out I was pregnant, I was frightened. When I found out the sex of my baby, I was elated. After the ultrasound technician said, “Congratulations, it’s a boy,” I was ecstatic. I did not want to give birth to a little girl. God knew exactly what he […]

School spirit is now more important than ever. Students, faculty and alumni are coming together for a big win. Visit Florida and six Florida universities are teaming up this football season to invite thousands of people to the state of Florida. The Florida Fan Game is a contest to help […]

Students, faculty and organizations are finding different ways to come together for a bigger cause. College students in Florida are making an attempt to pass a green energy fund. Students at Florida A&M and Florida State have created organizations to rally their student body to support the movement. The fund […]

#8221;Fabulation or, the Re-Education of Undine,” a tragic comedy by Lynn Nottage, opened Wednesday at Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre with the message that anyone can lose their spot on the ladder of success. Undine Barnes-Calles’ husband flees with all her money, which leaves her under investigation. She loses her high-paying […]

Each October, traditions such as Halloween and midterms often overshadow one important issue: domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The month-long observance emerged from the “Day of Unity” in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Their purpose was to unite other advocacy groups to stop […]

Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre will present the Obie Award-winning play “Fabulation or, the Re-education of Undine.” Written by Lynn Nottage, “Fabulation” is a stimulating comedy that tells the story of a woman who loses her job, becomes penniless and is with child. According to scene designer Ruben Arana-Downs, the show […]