Saturday, July 5, 2025
In a recent press release, Florida’s House and Senate Democrats have introduced legislation aiming to repeal the state’s six-week abortion ban, a law they argue is harming women and limiting doctors’ ability to provide necessary medical care. Despite their status as a super minority in the Legislature, Democrats filed Senate […]
President Donald Trump has recently imposed a 25% tariff on all steel imports and a 10% tariff on aluminum. The decision is part of a larger strategy to protect American manufacturing and address long-standing concerns over trade imbalances. But what does this mean for the average American, the global economy, […]
On February 23, The Mental Health Council of Big Bend hosted a Men’s Mental Health event for the Tallahassee community. “Leaning on our Brothers: We Are Our Brother’s Keeper” served as an event to connect the Tallahassee community to various male mental health resources and interactive activities to stimulate essential […]
After initial scepticism over the hiring of men’s basketball coach Patrick Crarey II, the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees has rewarded him for a season of remarkable progress. On Wednesday, the board’s athletics committee approved a multi-year contract extension valued at $330,000, ensuring Crarey’s continued leadership of […]
The Tallahassee City Commission voted unanimously to rename three streets in honor of notable community figures, with one of the streets paying tribute to Florida A&M University football legend Rudy Hubbard. In a 5-0 vote, the commission approved the renaming of Osceola Street to Rudy Hubbard Street, recognizing the former […]
Florida legislators have passed a sweeping immigration bill following weeks of intense debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican leadership. The bill closely resembles the “Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy” (T.R.U.M.P.) Act, which failed to pass in late January 2025. Lawmakers describe the legislation as one […]
Recent headlines about plane crashes across the United States have sparked widespread concern, and Florida A&M University’s out-of-state students are feeling the weight of this fear as they consider traveling home. For many, the excitement of upcoming breaks is now overshadowed by anxiety about air travel. While commercial […]
As the Tallahassee community rounds out Black History Month, the historic Harambee Festival, hosted by Florida A&M University, serves as a light of celebration, showcasing a cornucopia of black art, culture, and music. “The festival began in the 80’s which was started by three FAMU women. Now, it’s a […]
A regular middle school basketball game turned violent Wednesday night when a 15-year-old student from Nims Middle School allegedly hit the coach of the other team in the face. Cobb Middle School defeated Nims 49-42 in the game, which was played on their home floor. However, as the […]
Prior to our conversation, Professor Tookes and I held a brief discourse on the Grammy Awards. Simply being considered for a Grammy is an incredible achievement– after all, it is a songwriter’s award. However, Tookes notes that many artists don’t get the recognition that they deserve. Take Chick […]