The NFL has banned Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s popular “nose wipe” celebration, saying that the gesture is inappropriate and will be considered unsportsmanlike conduct. The celebration involves Lamb swiping his finger across his nose, has been a part of his routine since he entered the league in 2020. […]
Author: Danizia Martin | Staff writer
Who is Charlie Ward, FAMU’s new basketball coach?
Charlie Ward, a celebrated multi-sport athlete and former NBA player, is set to become the 16th head coach in Florida A&M University (FAMU) men’s basketball history, marking a significant milestone for the program and the broader landscape of historically Black colleges and universities. Ward’s athletic journey is nothing short of […]
Checking in on FAMU baseball
The Florida A&M baseball program has Rattlers near and far on the edge of their seats and filled with excitement once again. Over the weekend, the team dropped from the No.1 in the Southwestern Athletic Conference with an impressive 13-5 conference record tied with the Bethune Cookman Wildcats. The Rattlers […]
Bill seeks to improve state’s criminal justice system
Senate Bill 168 has emerged as a critical piece of Florida legislation, representing the state’s commitment to improving public health and overhauling the criminal justice system. The bill, which has substantial ramifications for Leon County, addresses crucial topics such as infant health screenings and mental health therapies within the criminal […]
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 […]
Lawmakers tinker with Florida’s colleges and universities
Senate Bill 1726, also known as the higher education bill, plans to reform leadership within Florida’s education systems by enforcing term limits for trustees and setting new residency and citizenship requirements for college board members. It also aims to reduce government influences. SB 1726 was introduced by Alexis Calatayud, a […]
Legislature advances bill to expand teen work hours
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would significantly alter the state’s child labor laws, allowing teenagers to work longer hours. Senate Bill 918, introduced by Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa, proposes removing existing restrictions on the number of hours and days that 16- and 17-year-olds can work. Additionally, the bill […]
FAMU community outraged over lack of urgency during FSU shooting
An active shooter was on FSU’s campus mid-day Thursday, resulting in two deaths and injuries to six others.. At FAMU, less than five minutes away from the active shooting, students were outraged with the university’s delayed response in notifying the student body. The mass shooting took place at FSU’s student […]
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 […]