Students held a vigil for the FSU shooting victims Thursday evening near the Student Union Here, students came to pay their respects to the victims of Thursday’s on-campus shooting, leaving two dead and six injured. They offered up flowers, candles and stuffed animals. The silence, interrupted by sobs, was chilling […]
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FSU shooting suspect identified as Leon County deputy’s son
The suspect who opened fire on Florida State University’s campus has been identified as 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, son of Leon County Deputy and school resource officer Jessica Ikner. In a press conference held earlier today, it was reported that Ikner is an FSU student and invoked his Fifth Amendment right […]
Two dead, six injured in shooting at Florida State University
Tallahassee Police reported that two are dead and six were injured in a shooting that occurred on Florida State University’s campus Thursday afternoon. One suspect is currently in custody. According to The Tallahassee Democrat, around 3:30 p.m. the university told the community that”law enforcement has neutralized the threat” but […]
Former president of Ireland highlights Rule of Law challenges at FSU College of Law
Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, visited the Florida State University College of Law this afternoon to discuss the rule of law in international human rights. She started by expressing her sadness about the current state of the United States. “I actually feel saddened and dismayed to be giving this […]
The meaning behind the Evaluation of Candidacy test
Election season at Florida A&M University is underway, with more rules and regulations than before.FAMU’s Electoral Commission (EC) has implemented a new requirement for anyone interested in becoming a candidate for all candidates running for office. According to Famu Elections on Instagram, potential candidates must complete and pass the Evaluation […]
Trump’s anti-DEI campaign reverses a landmark civil rights law
President Donald Trump wasted no time springing into executive action after Tuesday’s inauguration. Within the first 24 hours of presidency, Trump has rescinded a total of 78 executive actions put into effect by former President Joe Biden. While some orders ranged from pardoning 1,500 Jan. 6 defendants to enacting a […]
A controversial compromise: The Electoral College
While it may seem as though the “popular vote” of the American people should be used to determine the President of the United States, delegates in 1787 found the need to raise the question of how the president should be elected at a Constitutional Convention that year. This concern continued […]
FAMU interim president asks for leadership resignation
Florida A&M University Interim President Timothy Beard has called for the immediate resignation of the school’s senior leadership team; this team includes the Chief Operating Officer, Provost, General Counsel, Athletic Director, Chief of Staff and Communications director, among several other positions that report directly to Beard. This letter was delivered […]
Trump battles journalists at NABJ
CHICAGO —Former President Donald Trump, the Republican nominee for the 2024 election, faced criticism for his previous comments about the Black community during his panel conversation at Wednesday’s National Association of Black Journalists conference. After an hour delay, ABC News Congressional Correspondent Rachel Scott wasted no time asking Trump heavy-hitter […]
BOT tables contract of men’s basketball coach amidst controversy
The approval of a three-year contract for Patrick Crarey II, the new head men’s basketball coach, will now be postponed. Trustees seek more information on allegations that Crarey improperly dismissed players last year and want to investigate his current volunteer employment agreement with the university. News that the coach had […]