At the FAMU basketball weekly press luncheon, men’s coach Mike Gillespie joked that the highlights of his team’s non-conference schedule consisted of the top-flight restaurants visited by the Rattlers during its 11-game road trip, the longest in the NCAA. The fine dining continued last weekend as the Rattlers traveled to […]
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Juanita Jordan gets her just deserts: half of a dynasty
It’s hard to believe that some men have the mindset that Juanita Jordan is out to “get” Michael in the midst of their divorce. The common belief among the brothers is that she suckered poor Mike into marriage, the trifling skeezer. Yet no one has managed to catch that if […]
New health building history in the making
I was pleased to see the Nov. 19 article that addressed campus construction by Ms. Melissa Bridgewater. New buildings are indicative not only of physical growth but also of curriculum and program enhancement. I was saddened that the article did not mention the construction of the new Allied Health Building, […]
War diverts funding from domestic needs
What would you do with $60 billion? I know I would probably pay off some bills or get a car or maybe even donate a few billion to the church. I know what I would not do. I would not use it to fund a war over in some minute […]
Florida intercollegiate: Men’s and women’s indoor track
Rattler runners successfully captured one first, three second and one third place finish Saturday in Gainsville. Marissa Uzoaru: 1st place high jump,Eric Ramsey: 2nd place 400m Tyrone Harris: 2nd place long jump, men’s 4×400 2nd place, Sherry Francis: 3rd place 55m hurdles.
This week in sports history
This week in sports history: Jan. 13, 1999 – NBA: Michael Jordan retires from the league for the second time. Jan. 14, 1973 – NFL: The Miami Dolphins complete the only perfect season in league history by defeating the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, 14-7. Jan. 15, 1967 – […]
New cafe brews exotic coffee in town
For the hardcore coffee drinkers and those seeking a place to sit and chat, Tallahassee has not traditionally offered a cluster of outlets. Now within walking distance on Railroad Avenue, Javaheads, a holiday addition to the All Saints neighborhood, is serving Ethiopian Yirgacheffe and Columbian Supreme for students done for […]
Terrorist suspects detained in Cuba
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba – Marines and Army military police drilled on how to transfer suspected terrorist prisoners of the al-Qaida and Taliban movements to this Caribbean outpost Thursday as U.S troops 8,000 miles away moved out the first group of hooded and chained prisoners from Afghanistan. “Obviously this […]
Ford, Little,and Muhammad impress at HBCU invitational
Cameras make buses safe
TalTran has implemented security cameras on several of its buses. John L. Carter, executive director for TalTran, said that there are about 48 buses operating everyday. Out of those 48, nine have security cameras installed on them. “In 2001, Taltran received nine newer model buses and those were already equipped […]