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 […]
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 […]
Gallop Franklin’s road to the Capitol
Gallop Franklin, a Democrat and proud graduate of Florida A&M University, represents the Big Bend in the state’s House of Representatives. District 8 is commonly referred to as the “FAMU district,” a nickname that stems from the strong connection between FAMU and past representatives who have held the seat. Franklin, […]
Denmark remembers where he came from
Ahmahd Denmark’s story doesn’t begin in a lab or a lecture hall. It begins in Jacksonville on humid afternoons spent hammering nails into fences and wiring up boats. That early love for building and creating sparked something deeper, creating a lifelong fascination with how things work. As he approaches his […]
‘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 […]
Lawmakers set to fund FAMU’s agricultural research
A bill moving through the Florida Legislature aims to position Florida A&M University at the forefront of agricultural innovation by funding a new crop research initiative to combat the decline of the state’s citrus industry. Senate Bill 178, sponsored by Sen. Darryl Rouson, D-St. Petersburg, and co-sponsored by Sen. Rosalind […]
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 […]