Author: Alexas Dumerjean | Staff Writer
After viral video, a 10-day sentence
On Monday, following a two day trial, a Leon County jury found Calvin Riley, Sr. guilty of driving under the influence. Riley was sentenced to 10 days in jail and six months of probation. Last week, a video snippet of police body cam footage from the traffic stop that led […]
Students with learning disabilities require extra help
Curiosity arises regarding the efficacy of the education curriculum in Florida as April brings in National Autism Awareness Month. According to a report by the Florida Department of Education, only 30% of students in the state with learning disabilities are reading at grade level by the end of third grade, […]
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FAMU Generation Action leader speaks out
As the debate over reproductive rights rages on, one voice rises from the halls of Florida A&M University to shed light on the complexities of the issue. Trenece Robertson, a senior sociology major and co-president of FAMU Generation Action, an on-campus organization advocating for reproductive justice, passionately articulates the challenges […]
Will Florida legalize recreational marijuana?
After years of lawmakers adamantly voting against legalizing recreational marijuana in the state of Florida, the state’s Supreme Court, in a surprising 5-2 vote, has decided to allow the question on November’s ballot. This pivotal decision marks a significant shift in Florida’s approach to cannabis legislation. Amendment 3 aims to […]
Roscoe Hightower, head of FAMU faculty union, dies at 58
Roscoe Hightower, Jr., president of the United Faculty of Florida-FAMU chapter and one of the most esteemed professors at Florida A&M, died Aprili 4 at his home in Tallahassee. He was 58.His sister told the Tallahassee Democrat that the seemingly healthy professor died of natural causes. A towering figure in […]
Bill helps homeowners evict squatters
Homeowners all over the country are discovering more and more people illegally living in rental properties and residential areas. Squatting is described as someone who occupies a property without the homeowner’s consent. Homeowners in Florida, however, will soon be able to get rid of squatters. The Legislature earlier this year […]
Drumming up dreams and community
Surpassing the campus of Florida A&M University (FAMU), Tyriq Stewart orchestrates more than just beats – he conducts dreams. As the founder of Kardinal Dreams Music Ensemble, Stewart’s rhythm resonates beyond the music, weaving a tapestry of inspiration, mentorship, and community. Born out of Stewart’s passion for percussion and a […]
Rally on behalf of Riley at City Hall
The Tallahassee Community Action Committee — an organization that fights for community control of the police and does direct action work against police brutality — called for a rally at City Hall Wednesday during the City Commission meeting. Their mission: to demand justice for Calvin Riley Sr. by requesting the […]