Wakulla Springs, once known for its clear water and glass bottom boat tours, has become a target of improvement. The attraction once was just well loved by residents of Wakulla and surrounding cities. The attraction, however, became extremely popular worldwide after Tarzan’s Secret Treasure’ (1941) and Creature From The Black Lagoon (1953) were both filmed […]
By| Daria Laycock The #MeToo movement is coming to Tallahassee thanks to The Commission on the Status of Women and Girls. The commission has decided to move forward with its local response to the rash of sexual misconduct cases that have been making the news, according to Commission Chair Megan Doherty. A study by The […]
By| Daria Laycock Talethia Edwards has been called to service, that is why she feels the need to clean up the Bond neighborhood. As president of the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association, she is attempting to do just that. She does so through community involvement. In addition to being the Greater Bond Neighborhood Association president Edwards […]
By| Monica Myrick The board of the Student Government Association held its weekly meeting yesterday evening in the student chambers to discuss upcoming events and to appoint new senate positions. Laid out were refreshments for faculty and students to enjoy. Student senators discussed a future women’s empowerment week that will take place from March 19th […]
Words By| Aliyah Glover Monday nights senate meeting was called to order by senate president at 6:17pm shortly followed by a prayer and the reciting of the schools Alma Mater. Tonight, there were two Confirmations that took place one for a vacancy in Deputy of Student Lobbying and another vacancy Deputy of student Welfare. […]
Words by Aliyah Glover The Senate chambers were decorated Purple and white this week in support of Domestic Violence Awareness. There was food and drinks for the gallery to enjoy. Most of the senators had on a purple ribbon which signifies awareness for domestic violence. When people think of domestic abuse, they often focus […]
By| Ricardo Brown The 9th annual Discovery On Parade was hosted at the Augustus B. Turnbull III Florida State’s Conference Center. This community event will provide a unique preview of new and exciting Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Florida State University (FSU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC) inventions, discoveries, and innovations making their way […]
iGrow South City, The Aetna Foundation Spotlight Award By| Lauren Coleman iGrow “Whatever You Like”, a youth empowerment and urban agriculture entrepreneurship program of the Tallahassee Food Network, was named a finalist in the “Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge.” In January, iGrow South City was given notification that they are a part of the top […]
Mayor Gillum draws more attention to his run for Governor on The Breakfast Club By | Jakeira Gilbert In the midst of Mayor Andrew Gillum’s campaign for Governor of Florida, he did not hesitate to stop by New York City and speak with The Breakfast Club at Power 105.1 FM on Tuesday. During Gillum’s interview, […]
FAMU Campus Mourns Death of Emojah Mullings By | Job X. Kent The student body of Florida A&M is in mourning after the unexpected death of one of its students. Friends and faculty gathered around the Eternal Flame to host a candlelight vigil Friday evening for Emojah Mullings who passed on Monday due to a […]