Planned Parenthood volunteers and supporters attended a rally and committee hearing on Tuesday in opposition to proposed parental consent legislation in the Florida Senate. Sen. Kelli Stargel, R-Lakeland, is the sponsor of Senate Bill 404, which would prohibit a physician from performing an abortion on a minor unless the physician […]
Author: Maya Porter | News editor
Review: ‘Harriet’ brings Tubman to life
The movie “Harriet” is what some would call the closest and most perfect reflection of what Harriet Tubman was actually like. From capturing her beginnings as a slave, her escape, and the dangers she went through to help others escape, it is truly inspiring. Directed by Kasi Lemmons, the heroic […]
Ruptured steam pipe causes major damage at SJGC
The School of Journalism and Graphic Communication building has sustained major damage following a burst steam pipe early Thursday morning. Some time between 8 and 8:30 a.m. the flooding began, making several classrooms an unsafe environment for both students and teachers to be in. Professor Barton Christner, who had an […]
FAMU student’s 21st birthday draws her to service
Back in August, Taylar Hall got the idea to bring in her 21st birthday with service. Turning 21 is a monumental age for many young adults. It permits them to legally buy alcohol and is also a step closer to the removal of the add-on fee when renting a car. […]
T.I., double-standards and misogyny
When it comes to parenting, it’s normal for parents to want to know if their kids are sexually active. The main questions they’ll usually ask their kids are: “Are you being safe?” and “How long have you been having sex?” Society has set double standards on how to react when […]
Salvation Army hosts a toy drive in hopes to help families in need
Many say the holiday season is one for giving and not receiving, and the Salvation Army demonstrated the adage Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers were posted in front of the doors of the Thomasville road Walmart as they rang bells encouraging people to donate toys for their […]
Students encouraged to register to vote
As the 2020 presidential election approaches, the Beta Alpha chapter of Delta Sigma Theta sorority and the Tallahassee Dream Defenders teamed up on Tuesday to get Florida A&M University students to the polls for their event, “BADST Politics: Voter Registration & Dream Defenders Presentation.” The organizations held a voter registration […]
Fraternity continues Angel Tree tradition
The “ice cold” brothers of The Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity are demonstrating a warm heart this holiday season. BN Angel Tree is an extension of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program which is set to help provide clothing items and/or toys for children and the elderly […]
Review: ‘Black and Blue’ tells it like it is
Directed by Deon Taylor and produced by Sean Sorensen and Roxanne Avent, the $12 million budgeted “Black and Blue” was released Oct. 25. It is about a rookie policewoman who transferred to New Orleans and when she is taken on a ride along, she’s told to stay in the car […]
Rattlers rate their favorite TV shows
Who doesn’t love to be entertained? Pop culture includes a variety of genres such as popular music, movies, television, sports and video games. Television has evolved over the years to continue to attract viewers by offering a movie theater experience in the comfort of our homes or at the tips […]