Lake Munson, a freshwater lake southwest of Tallahassee, has been a focal point of environmental concern for decades due to pollution and degraded water quality. Despite recent restoration efforts, including a significant drawdown, the lake’s future remains uncertain. County officials and local experts agree that Lake Munson has improved but […]
Author: Jasmine Dyer | SJGC Capital Bureau
T-Pain honored with key to Tallahassee and street renaming
Grammy-winning artist T-Pain, known for his distinctive auto-tune sound, was recently honored by his hometown of Tallahassee with a key to the city and the renaming of a street in his honor. T-Pain Lane, formerly known as Pasco Street, was officially renamed in a ceremony held on Monday. Several […]
Tony Todd, iconic ‘Candyman’ and ‘Final Destination’ actor, dies at 69
Tony Todd, best known for his chilling role in the horror film, “Candyman” has died, he was 69. His powerful voice, imposing presence, and exceptional talent left an indelible mark on the horror genre and Hollywood at large. Born on December 4, 1954, in Washington, D.C., Todd pursued acting with […]
FAMU’s voter turnout trails local peers again
In the recent general election, Florida A&M University (FAMU) reported notably lower student voter turnout compared to neighboring institutions. At FAMU’s on-campus Precinct 1309, only 1,431 students cast their ballots, while nearby Florida State University (FSU) saw 7,336 student votes across its four precincts. This stark contrast has raised concerns […]
Student Senate reviews new bills
The Florida A&M University 54th Student Senate met to assess financial accountability among university agencies and review four new bills. During committee reports, Activity and Service Fee Committee Liaison Connor Cooper motioned to freeze six agency accounts due to incomplete Activity and Service (A&S) reports, which are mandatory monthly submissions. […]
Willayja Williams and her Read Aloud Program
In an era where technology often takes center stage, Willayja Williams, a second-year healthcare management scholar at Florida A&M University, created a meaningful, impactful initiative to instill the joys of reading and confidence in young children. As a high school student and emerging author, Williams founded her Read Aloud Program […]
How the Black male vote shaped election results versus public beliefs
Due to the nature of the article, the interviewees’ identities have been protected. The interviewees, who are all Black males, will be defined by their age demographic, voter status and party affiliation. Subject A: Age 21, preferred not to state political affiliation, did vote in the 2024 election […]
Rattlers fall at home in season opener
The Howard Bisons defeated the Lady Rattlers in the season opener 78 to 66. Both teams showcased their fast-paced offense early with both tossing threes and lay-ups. Junior Guard D’Mya Griffin came off the bench hot, shooting three of four from three early to force a Bison timeout midway in […]
FAMU heads to Prairie View
The Florida A&M Rattlers are headed to Prairie View, Texas to take on the Prairie View A&M Panthers. The Rattlers are fresh off a huge homecoming win over Texas Southern where they put up the most points they’ve scored all season. But now, it’s back to the road for […]
Website puts voting records on display
As election seasons come and go, voters across the U.S. are increasingly aware of how their participation in elections is tracked and shared. One website, called “Did My Friend Vote”, claims to provide access to public voter information, allowing users to check if people they know participated in recent elections. […]