A Florida A&M University student was so appalled by what she saw in the café Wednesday that she decided to share it with her State and Local Government class by posting a message on its Yahoo! group. Upon entering the University’s dining facility, she witnessed students engaging in a physical […]

With the overflow of college shootings taking place all over the country, there is buzz about the use of cell phones in the classroom being more acceptable. As a student at Florida A&M University, I’m completely supportive of measures being taken to prevent or minimize harm from vigilantes who want […]

Think back to those days of grade school when the playground bully would steal lunch money and blatantly boss everyone around. Everyone, including the bully, knew what he or she did was wrong, but no one did anything about it – until now. According to a research survey conducted by […]

The Florida Legislature has formally apologized for slavery, according to a New York Times article on Weds., March 26, that said a “profound regret” was expressed. Florida joined five other states by issuing the request for forgiveness: North Carolina, Alabama, Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. Charlie Crist, the governor of […]

The “Voice of FAMU” is taking it to the streets again this year with its annual Flava Week. From April 7 until April 12, WANM 90.5, “The Flava Station,” will host a week-long celebration that gives listeners and local businesses the chance to come out, support and learn more about […]

The Franklin and Ardis vs. Electoral Commission trial continued April 2 with the plaintiffs providing seven witnesses. Evidence was given about alleged foul play concerning ballots and irregular voting procedures. The trial is a continuation from the first trial March 19 where Chief Justice Magalie Yacinthe granted a continuation because […]

Earl Holmes’ 6-foot-2, 242-pound frame can be intimidating. His broad shoulders, coupled with an engulfing handshake makes his presence all the more imposing. However, it’s these features that helped him earn the famed nickname “The Hitman.”            The former Rattler is taking that frame off the […]

After a lengthy deliberation, Supreme Court justices ruled against Gallop Franklin and Dominick Ar’dis in their case against the Electoral Commission. Justices announced their ruling shortly before 3 a.m. in the Senate Chambers. The verdict was 3-2 in favor of the Electoral Commission. The case stemmed from alleged voting inconsistencies […]

Ron McAndrew, a former prison warden, gave a speech opposing the death penalty at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty, the Florida Catholic Conference and Pax Christi organized the March 25 event. “If you don’t at least question the death penalty, there’s something […]

Forty years after the assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., Florida Gov. Charlie Crist along with Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp spoke to Florida A&M University students and faculty regarding King’s dream. The event was held in front of FAMU’s Black Archives. King was assassinated April 4, 1968. […]