Florida Gov. Rick Scott gave his second State of the State address Tuesday to a packed House chamber, coinciding with the start of Florida Session which began two months early this year. Scott addressed Florida citizens and Legislators, citing the issues that were the topics of the 2011 session; education, […]

Pumped with the energy of last semester’s march to the governor’s mansion, students came together again to rally to the Capitol. Rallying against the voter suppression and cuts to education, students were ready.  Ciara Taylor, creator of activist group Grand Theft Education, was filled with excitement to see those that came […]

U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has announced plans to introduce an anti-hazing bill to the House of Representatives when Congress reconvenes from its winter recess this month. The bill comes after the November death of Robert Champion, 26, who died after being beaten in a hazing ritual following the Florida […]

The city is being sued for wrongful death of their daughter Rachel Hoffman four years ago. The family will be represented by Lance Block. Fifty-four potential jurors will be cut to six by Friday. The lawsuit is set to begin Monday. In 2008, Hoffman was arrested for drug possession after police found 25 […]

Florida A&M president, James H. Ammons, will himself face a task force for his annual review on Feb.8 conducted by the FAMU Board of Trustees and several outside consultants.       The review will look into his role as president and how he has handled himself […]

Between Bronough and Duval streets you can find people discussing issues they feel lawmakers need to address. They make up Occupy Tallahassee Occupy has several committees that meet weekly as well as a general body meeting that meets twice a week. The group began meeting at All Saints Café Oct. […]

Following the death of FAMU drum major, Robert Champion, Gov. Rick Scott requested Florida A&M President, James H. Ammons to step aside while the Florida Department of Law Enforcement conducts two investigations. This gesture sparked the interest of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. SACS-COC, according […]

It is unclear when the beginning of choosing New Year’s resolution began, but research shows that an average 40-45 percent of Americans make resolutions. With numerous people making a New Year’s resolution, after six months less than half of surveyed population did not keep their resolution. Less than 20 […]

An Orange County Medical Examiner’s facility has conformed Robert Champion’s death was the result of a hazing incident and has been ruled a homicide. The agency released a preliminary statement last week, but an official autopsy report was released today outlining the events of the incident that occurred Nov. 19 […]

Students, faculty and staff of Florida A&M filled the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium to bid farewell to 650 graduates. Overjoyed family and friends patiently waiting for their loved ones to stride out. The students marched inside the arena promptly at 6 p.m. waving toward the crowd […]