A motion was filed Tuesday in the Florida House of Representatives to begin the process of merging New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into Florida State University and the University of Florida, respectively. The motion, House Bill PCB EDC 20-03, would make the New College of Florida in […]
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Forgiving and forgetting isn’t as easy as it sounds
On Feb. 8 a story on Instagram photo blog page “HumansofNY” gained a lot of attention. The story focuses on a married couple and specifically the troubled past of the husband “Bobby Love” whose real name turns out to be “Walter Miller.” Miller had a colorful past that involved stealing, […]
We are the generation that no longer reads
Life was good back when you used to get AR points and prizes for reading books and testing well. Without that incentive, how often do you read now? Reading books is fun and at times even therapeutic, but the numbers for Gen Z readers continue to decline and it’s not […]
When your partner has a mental illness
I bring a lot of baggage to any relationship I am in. But not physically. In a healthy relationship the rules are simple: Don’t lie, don’t cheat, and be nice. But what happens when one of these people is wired just a tad bit different? With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, […]
Our society needs to return to civil discourse
Most of the nation is now aware of the exclusive interview that CBS Journalist, Gayle King, had with WBNA legend Lisa Leslie. In a now-viral clip, the two discuss the life and legacy of the late Kobe Bryant who was close friends with Leslie. King asks Leslie about 2003 rape […]
Opinion: #OscarsSoWhite hashtag is not going away
As the 2020 nominations were released for the 92nd Academy Awards, Twitter went up in arms about the lack of diversity. In 2016, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences failed to nominate any people of color for an Oscar. This was the second year in a row. This […]
Does the Gayle King interview exemplify the insensitivity in journalism?
CBS News TV-Anchor Gayle King has received extreme backlash after a recent interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. King considered the interview to be wide ranging, however many people have taken a distaste a portion of the interview when King asked Leslie if Kobe Bryant’s legacy is complicated because of […]
Why you shouldn’t be supporting The Shade Room
The infamous Instagram gossip account, The Shade Room, has recently been put on blast by R&B singer Summer Walker. “The Shade Room is such a disgusting place,” Walker said. “It’s where the insecure feel their most confident. It’s where people’s lower selves thrive.” Walker also added that the page instigates […]
Everyone should attend Black History Month events
In addition to President’s Day and Valentine’s Day, February is also dedicated to celebrating African Americans. Black History Month is an annual celebration of accomplishments in Black culture in the past and the present. It is also a time for the recognition of the pivotal role that African Americans have […]
Opinion: Driver in fatal accident with FSU student should face stiff charges
Natalie Nickchen, a 19-year-old FSU sophomore. was hit by a car and later died while crossing West Tennessee Street in broad daylight on Jan. 30. Ivey Green has been issued a traffic citation and Tallahassee police say the fatal accident remains under investigation. Police say that Nickchen had the right-of […]