Florida legislators have introduced a bill that would require law enforcement to seek a warrant prior to conducting real-time tracking using cellular devices. HB 1457 would amend current statutes and align the state with the recent United States Supreme Court ruling in the Riley v. California case. In Riley v. […]
Author: Audriana Thomas | Staff writer
Neighborhood Medical Center moving into former south side bank
Neighborhood Medical Center is putting its money where its passion is, and is moving into a building of its own on the south side. With more than $1 million in renovation costs, it is branching off just miles from the Richardson-Lewis Health Center where it shares a space with the […]
Student working on second novel
The pain he has endured throughout his life uncovered the creative mind hidden behind a broken heart. Kendrick Scar, a 21-year-old author from Kissimmee, utilized his trials and tribulations to his advantage to publish his first novel, “Counting Daze,” at age 20. “Counting Daze” is a dystopian thriller filled with […]
Valentine’s Day spending sets new record
Valentine’s Day has quickly approached and will soon be gone. However, like every year, many couples have used it as an opportunity to showcase just how much they appreciate their significant others. With their being so much “gift giving,” the lovesick holiday has become the second-priciest holiday — next to […]
What happened with the elections?
An official statement informing the student body that the 2020 Spring Election dates were postponed, was released on Friday by Electoral Commissioner Aaricka Freeman. Freeman explained why the dates were postponed. “Unfortunately, there was an oversight on my behalf,” Freeman said. Freeman added that there were complications involving both the […]
Softball team still in search of first win
Coming off a four-game stretch at the Tiger Classic in Louisiana, the Rattlers’ softball team (0-5) came to JoAnne Graf Field to face the undefeated Florida State Seminoles (6-0). FAMU fell to FSU 10-2 on Wednesday and it is still in search of the first win of the 2020 season. […]
When your partner has a mental illness
I bring a lot of baggage to any relationship I am in. But not physically. In a healthy relationship the rules are simple: Don’t lie, don’t cheat, and be nice. But what happens when one of these people is wired just a tad bit different? With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, […]
Not all students are fans of athletics’ new digital tickets
Now you can skip the long lines at FAMU athletic games and save time. If you are an actively enrolled FAMU student, all you have to do is download your free mobile ticket by logging in to your iStrike account manager using your FAMU email address and password. The steps […]
Pedestrian’s death near FSU sparks petition
The recent pedestrian death of a Florida State student who was struck and killed while crossing West Tennessee Street in broad daylight has caused an uproar in the community. West Tennessee Street is a busy east-west corridor, and pedestrians are at a high risk of being in danger. Tallahassee resident […]
Florida teachers watching budget process with wary eyes
On Jan. 13, the eve of Florida’s 2020 legislative session, more than 15,000 citizens – many of them teachers – joined the Florida Education Association at “Take on Tallahassee,” a rally for public education. Led by new President Fedrick C. Ingram, the goal of the rally was to demand improved […]