Ohio is postponing executions by lethal injection until at least 2017 because of a shortage of supplies, the prisons department announced Monday. Execution dates for 11 inmates scheduled for next year and one scheduled for early 2017 were all extended through warrants of reprieve issued by Gov. John Kasich, according […]
Author: Toriann Lumsden
Oscar Pistorius Released from Prison Early
Oscar Pistorius, the infamous double-amputee and 2012 London Olympic runner, who shot and killed his girlfriend in 2013, was released from prison and placed under house arrest Monday night. “Oscar Pistorius was placed under correctional supervision tonight,” Manelisi Wolela, a spokeswoman for South Africa’s correctional services department, said. The Olympic […]
Whitewashing Allegations against McGraw-Hill for Inaccurate Account of Slavery
McGraw-Hill Education, one of the largest textbook publishers in the United States, is being criticized this week for referring to slaves brought to America during the Atlantic Slave Trade as “workers” in its 2016 edition of “World Geography.” Roni Dean-Burren, a 38-year-old mother from Pearland, Texas posted a screenshot of […]
Iranian Revolutionary Court Issues Washington Post Journalist Guilty Charge
Washington Post journalist, Jason Rezaian, who was apprehended in July 2014 and charged with alleged espionage among other allegations, has been convicted today. According to Iran’s judiciary spokesman, Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehi, the announcement aired late Sunday evening on state TV, but remained vague about the punishment that Rezaian could […]
Concealed Carry Approved on Texas College Campus
Texas is the eighth state to adopt the “campus carry” law, which now allows concealed handguns to be carried into classrooms, dormitories and other buildings at private and public universities, according to the National Conference of State Legislators. Texas joins Colorado, Idaho, Mississippi, Utah, Wisconsin and Oregon, which suffered a […]
Leon County’s 18th Annual Volunteer Firefighter Fire Truck Roundup
Kids enjoying the fire truck. Leon County hosted its 18th Annual Fire Truck Roundup Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Growing Room to honor Leon County’s volunteer firefighters. The annual event highlighted “the service and dedication of the men and women who protect life and property of Leon County’s citizens.” […]
Florida A&M University’s SJGC Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
School of Journalism and Graphic Communication Hosts Neo-Soul Event for Charity
Florida A&M University’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication will host a live student showcase in support of local Leon and Gadsen County homeless shelters on Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the lecture hall. Ruthie White, FAMU SJGC internship and career services coordinator and recruiter assembled the charity event […]
Breast Cancer Awareness with a Twist
#GoPinkLemonade Photo Courtsey Tallahassee Democrat The Tallahassee Democrat, along with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, will host #GoPinkLemonade stands on Thursday throughout the city to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer disease is expected to affect close to 60,000 new patients in 2015. Venues […]
Guest Lecturer Gives Candid Advice for Success
Florida A&M University’s Department of Physics hosted an open lecture featuring Associate Technical Fellow, Dr. Nathan Brooks, Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Perry Paige auditorium. Brooks, an alumnus and a former presidential scholar, returned to enlighten students about preparing for graduate school, transitioning into the workplace, obtaining fellowships and studying abroad. Brooks […]