A major road expansion project returns to the local spotlight after being nonexistent for nearly two years. In an effort to maintain community activism, the City of Tallahassee is hosting an informational meeting to address the FAMU Way Extension Project. Thursday’s meeting will be an informative session for residents […]
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New Dorms to Open at Polkinghorne Site in Fall 2013
Florida A&M students can look forward to the construction of a new residence hall that is scheduled for a fall 2013 opening. The 800-bed facility will be located at the existing Polkinghorne Village site, behind The Café, and is estimated to cost the university $44 million. A recent update of […]
Utilities Bills Dissuade Students from Off-Campus Living
Living off-campus during college may seem like the good life to some students but for others, there is one thing everyone dreads: Bills. Students worry about unstable utility bills that may include water, electricity and gas. Although the City of Tallahassee lowered energy costs by 3.5 percent on Feb. 1, […]
An RA’s Duties Go Far Beyond the Desk
Calling myself a Resident Assistant is an understatement. Im more like a Life Assistant. Maybe a role model, considering my life is constantly scrutinized. To others, I’m a convenience store with arms and legs. However they view me, I’m an RA, and for three eventful years, Ive served the campus […]
Seminoles Depart for NCAA Tournament after Historic Win by Black Coach
The Florida State Seminoles departed Wednesday afternoon for 2012 NCAA basketball tournament to a crowd gathered outside of the Civic Center. Head coach Leonard Hamilton was the first African-American to win the ACC Championship Sunday in an 85 to 82 win over North Carolina University. The team’s first tournament game […]
Tallahassee Installs New Red Light Cams around City
Today Tallahassee will expand its red light camera safety program. A new set of cameras will monitor the intersection of Capital Circle NE and Mahan Drive. The intersection is ranked in the top five in the city for accidents with the Tallahassee Police Department reporting more than 100 crashes during […]
Florida Senate Passes Bill to Grant Credit to Veterans
The Florida Senate has passed legislation that provides uniform rules for granting college credit to returning veterans for training and education earned on active duty. Senate Bill 532, sponsored by Thad Altman, R-Rockledge, will be sent to Gov. Rick Scott for his signature. In early 2012, the senate tried to […]
Budget Cuts Dig Deep into FAMU; $20 million Reduced
Recently, Florida A&M was hit with a $20 million budget cut from the Florida Legislature. Administrators say the university doesn’t have a choice but to accept the circumstances. With tuition cost constantly rising over the previous years, many students are on edge about what to expect from such a large […]
FAMU Professor Dies in Car Crash
Students, faculty and staff of Florida A&M bid farewell to math instructor, Sue Corsale. Corsale was killed in a car accident Friday night. At 7:15 p.m., the Leon County Sheriff's Office arrived at the intersection of Capital Circle North West and Tower Road. The 68-year-old's blue Chevrolet Trailblazer collided into […]
Argument leads to shots fired at FAMU
One individual was arrested Thursday night after shots were fired on the east side of Palmetto Street South apartments. Officers arrested Tallahassee Community College student Cedric Henderson. The 23-year-old fired three shots into the air following a verbal confrontation between his girlfriend, Tytiana Edden, and Satin Webster. A Florida A&M […]