Charlie Ward has officially become Florida A&M University’s 16th head coach for the school’s men’s basketball program. With one coaching vacancy filled, another one opens, significantly impacting the outlook of Leon County’s high school landscape. In his seven-year coaching tenure at Florida High School, Ward and the Seminoles have dominated […]
Author: Tristian Hutton | Staff Writer
Charlie Ward set to lead FAMU basketball
FAMU’s latest coaching search has officially ended, and they have penciled in Florida State legend and Thomasville, Georgia native Charlie Ward as the university’s next men’s basketball coach. Ward is no stranger to the bright lights. He is a former NBA player and Heisman-winning quarterback for neighboring Florida State University. […]
Local cyclists feel vulnerable
As vehicles and trucks blanket the streets of Tallahassee, cyclists say they are being left behind and increasingly vulnerable. While cities like Chicago and New York have made strides in protecting their cycling communities through designated bike lanes and strengthened traffic laws, cyclists in Tallahassee argue that the city lacks […]
Thousands gather at Langford Green for emotional FSU vigil
Thousands of students and people from the Tallahassee community gathered in Langford Green on a sorrowful Friday evening to honor those who were lost and injured in a senseless act of violence one day earlier. Florida State student Lesly Nazaire talked about how shocked he was to see all the […]
Gamers eager for Nintendo Switch 2
On March 3, 2017, the gaming world was forever changed when Nintendo released its hybrid hand-held and docked gaming system, the Nintendo Switch. Fast forward eight years, and Nintendo is prepared to release its Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5 — at a starting price of $449. In comparison to […]
‘The Woman in the Yard’ falls flat
“The Woman in the Yard” aspires to be a psychological slow burn. However, I looked at my phone screen, more than the actual movie theater screen . This film ends up sputtering into an anticlimactic experience that raises far more questions than it answers — most of which are frustrating rather […]
Child labor laws on the line
One year ago, Governor Ron DeSantis found a way to loosen child labor laws in Florida. Fast forward to March 25, when the Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee passed a bill sponsored by Jay Collins, R-Tampa, and it won with a 5-4 vote. The bill will eliminate certain restrictions on […]
College football shocked as Tennessee parts ways with Nico Iamaleava
The world of college football is shocked as the University of Tennessee have decided to part ways with their starting quarterback, Nico Iamaleava. The star high school quarterback signed a lucrative Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal coming out of high school to commit and play for the Volunteers. Coming […]
Crarey leaves FAMU for Grambling
FAMU’s men’s basketball team, which has already lost about 75% of its production from last year’s team, is also losing its head coach. FAMU hired Patrick Crarey to be the Rattlers’ 15th men’s basketball coach; shortly thereafter, Crarey was disrespected by the Board of Trustees when they offered him a […]
Arts organizations wary of more funding cuts
Last summer, Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed all state funding for arts and culture programs in Florida, cutting nearly $32 million that was slated to support nonprofit arts organizations across the state. The decision sent shockwaves through Florida’s creative sectors, forcing organizations large and small to reconsider their budgets, programming and […]