OK, so I know a lot of people have heard or read about the blog “Stuff Educated Black People Like.” After a few weeks of knowing of this blog and reading that the creator of “Stuff White People Like” signed a book deal worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, I […]
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FAMU DRS to house spring break youth camp
Family, Fitness, Fun Camp, sponsored by Trophy King USA, will keep youth in Leon County busy this spring break, which runs March 31 to April 4. Florida A&M University Developmental Research School will house the camp. This will be the third initiative offered by Family, Fitness, Fun Camp. Previously, the […]
Two out of three ain’t bad: Lady Rattlers win
Florida A&M’s softball complex was full of activity Sunday as the Lady Rattlers squared off against the Lady Rams of Winston-Salem State. After playing the team Saturday in a doubleheader, losing the first game and winning the second, the Lady Rattlers were victorious in Sunday’s series finale with a score […]
Paulina’s: Truly the best of the Big Bend
In January of this year, local CBS-affiliate WCTV conducted a poll to determine the best pizza in Tallahassee. According to WCTV’s Web site, “Paulina’s Pizzeria won by a landslide.” Prior to this poll I had never heard of Paulina’s Pizzeria. Having lived in the New York/New Jersey area prior to […]
Fries, shake and a glove please
Yes, I’ve worked at McDonald’s and I believe it builds character, but I really wish we had worn gloves when handling customers’ food. As a fast food employee, you touch everything from money to strawberry shakes. Sometimes it gets so busy that employees don’t have the time to walk to […]
Batter Up: Evans swings to the top
To say that Darryl Evans likes the sport of baseball would be a supreme understatement. On the contrary, the baseball player may just be in love. A champion at heart, Evans, 20, said he was born to play the sport and is ready to conquer new endeavors this year. Serving […]
Candidates losing focus
After returning Tuesday from a vacation in the Caribbean, Sen. Barack Obama and his campaign team picked right back up where they left off, knee deep in the muddy waters of his former minister, Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s previous statements. The issue returned to the spotlight when Sen. Hillary Clinton responded […]
Ring the alarm: New study shows high STD rates
A recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control shows that more than two million teenage girls have been affected by sexually transmitted diseases, black girls making up almost half of that number. The March 11 report shows that one in every four adolescent girls has contracted at least […]
Routine dorm searches ensure students’ safety
Like it or not, if you live on University property, your right to the constitutional Fourth Amendment is no longer a valid argument when it comes to search and seizure. As part of a campus community, students have agreed that in their pursuit of higher education they will follow the […]
Utility rate increase just a necessary evil
With the high cost of living and ever-rising gas prices, Tallahassee natives are about to feel the sting of another expense. On Wednesday, city commissioners approved an increase water and sewer line rates. Tallahassee Democrat’s Web page showed more rate increases are scheduled for 2009 and 2010. The increase in […]