Florida law defines domestic violence as “any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.” From 2000 to 2020, in […]
Author: Cariane Geffrard | SJGC Capital Bureau
Time to show up and show out for volleyball
It’s no secret that FAMU’s volleyball team has been a dominant force in the SWAC. The team is a two-time SWAC champion, snagging titles in 2021 and 2022, and finishing runner-up last season. With a record like that, it’s clear that FAMU volleyball is a powerhouse. But here’s the thing: […]
Gibson going on trial for Thompson’s murder
Six years after the murder of Tallahassee’s Elisa Thompson, the Leon County Second Judicial Court is putting Thompson’s murder case on trial later this month. Thompson, 26, was found dead in her car on Nov. 30, 2018, after she was reported missing, according to the Tallahassee Police Department. Court […]
Ashanti Smith, beloved student, dies at 22
Ashanti Smith, a 22-year-old student at Florida A&M University, died n a fatal car crash on Sept. 29. A native of Fort Lauderdale, Smith majored in criminal justice and was deeply involved in campus life. She served as the president of Ladies of Torque, where she inspired her peers with […]
VIDEO: Men’s summit empowers
Rickey Smiley visits students at SJGC
Rickey Smiley, famed comedian and long-time radio personality, made an unforgettable visit to the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication and spoke wisdom, humor and helpful career insight to the students this past Tuesday. Smiley stopped by while he was visiting Tallahassee for his book tour for his new […]
Is Homecoming hype overwhelming students or feeding their excitement?
Homecoming is a highly anticipated event for many college students. This event takes place annually, hosting a weeklong full of events and festivities. Many alumni, family members and friends come to enjoy the football game, tailgates, concerts and other events. Many people typically plan out what they will do and […]
Brian Tyree Henry: A villain with a heart
Brian Tyree Henry, a talented actor coming to the big screen soon as Megatron, has brought a new dimension to one of the most iconic villains in cinematic history. For many, Henry is known for his diverse acting repertoire, from his acclaimed role as Paper Boi in “Atlanta” to his […]
Zoom fatigue: The impact on student learning and engagement
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Zoom has become crucial for virtual classes, meetings and daily activities. While it enabled education to continue, students face significant drawbacks from the platform’s overuse. The shift from in-person classes to Zoom has negatively impacted student engagement, focus and academic performance. During COVID, Zoom received […]