Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and city commissioners approved the policy “Ban the Box,” with a favorable vote of 3-2, at the City of Tallahassee City Commission meeting on Wednesday. The policy allowed felons an equal opportunity in employment by exempting questions regarding conviction histories from job applications. It also asks […]
Author: Haley Austin
Cascade Park presents MLK Dare To Dream Festival
The Martin Luther King Dare to Dream Association Inc. gave people a reason to get up and do something different for the MLK holiday by participating in the 3rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Dare to Dream Festival at Cascade Park. Tallahassee Downtown Improvement Authority, Cumulus Broadcasting, The City of […]
Exemption of domestic violence client information bill causes controversy
The Florida Senate filed a bill Jan 9 providing exemption from public records for information concerning any clients involved in domestic violence advocacy organizations or referral services. According to Florida Senate records, the bill will require a written consent from the client to disclose of certain information. The bill will […]
Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Host All Male Seminar
Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. spoke to Florida A&M university’s black men on “Achievement” to encourage self improvement. The seminar consisted of three topics: conflict resolution, leadership training and black male role model development. Pernell Mitchell, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, introduced the seminar with […]
FAMU Formally Introduces Chick-fil-A to Campus
Florida A&M University formally introduced Chick-fil-A to the campus with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Faculty, staff and students gathered in the orange room to officially welcome the largest chicken chain in America to the hill. Chick-Fil-A Inc. was established in the 1960s. It is credited for inventing the boneless chicken […]
Haitian Culture Club Brings Healthy Start to Women’s Weekend
The Haitian Culture club begins its Women’s Health and Appreciation Weekend by hosting a dance fitness class Friday, Oct. 24, at Studio D. All through the weekend the organization has planned events centered on the health and appreciation of women. Clubs and organizations on campus have put an extreme focus […]
FAMU Students Await Governor’s Debate
The Gubernatorial Debate, better know as the Governor’s Debate, will take place Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the campus of Broward College in Davie, Fla. The two candidates participating in the debate are Gov. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and former Gov. Charlie Christ, D-Fla.. Students around campus are eager to hear […]
Media fantasy distorts real-life love standards
Media and society places false ideals of what the perfect partner should be in the minds of youth, causing them to harbor unrealistic romantic expectations. Many little girls grow up watching Disney princess movies, imagining themselves falling in love with their Prince Charming and living their life happily ever after. The […]
Police don’t deserve our trust
With police infraction on a rise, communities are beginning to question if the people who are supposed to protect them are actually creating a harmful environment. It is becoming a trend for police officers to overuse their authority in sensitive matters. In the case of Jonathan Ferrell, an innocent young […]