From the traditional days of teenagers saving their virginity, to teenagers seen on the Maury Povich show discovering their child’s father, it should come as no surprise that one out of every two black girls ages 14-19 has a sexually transmitted disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The […]

After a seven-year tenure as head coach of the Lady Rattler basketball team, Debra Clark is no longer going to be patrolling the sidelines for the Florida A&M University squad. Administrators announced Tuesday morning that Clark’s contract would not be renewed for the 2008-2009 season. “Improvements need to be made,” […]

Antoine E. Williams, 20, will be dismissed from Florida A&M University effective March 25 as a result of violating the student code of conduct by possessing a firearm on school grounds. Williams was one of five individuals arrested Friday. He was charged with possession of a firearm on school grounds […]

A suspect has been apprehended for the alleged robbery of a FAMU student near Palmetto North on Thursday, said FAMU Police Chief Calvin Ross. Craig George, 19, has been charged with robbery with a firearm, possession of firearm on school grounds, resisting an officer without violence, marijuana possession less than […]

Athletic Director Bill Hayes announced that the contract of women’s basketball coach Debra Clark has not been renewed. According to the official press release, athletic officials said a commission will soon be assembled to search for a replacement. In the release, Hayes thanked Clark for her work. “We truly wish […]

#8220;No more shackles, no more pain…” sang members of the College and Young Professionals of Christian Heritage Church as they began their Good Friday Night Live celebration in Lee Hall. More than 100 Florida A&M University, Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College students and alumni stood up, shouted, clapped and […]

More volunteers are needed at the Apalachee Ridge Technology Center where multimedia services and tutoring are offered to youth on a daily basis. Since 2002, the center has been dedicated to offering a variety of services to its surrounding neighborhood. The center’s services include tutoring, mentoring, computer access, college and […]

Thrilling? Not so much.   The Japanese remake of newly released horror movie “Shutter” is a disappointment compared to other Asian films that have been remade by Hollywood including “The Ring” in 2002 and “The Grudge” in 2004.  More mystery than horror, the film attempts to create a scary plot with […]

When it comes to the world of black melodrama, multi-hyphenate Tyler Perry knows his stuff. With box office successes such as former hits “Madea’s Family Reunion” and “Why Did I Get Married?” Perry has undoubtedly proven himself to be a bankable Hollywood screenwriter. However, that does not mean all of […]

#8220;Honoring the Rebirth of Pride and Spirit,” a weeklong event, will honor 250 Florida A&M University students for high academic achievement from the fall 2007 semester. With a four-day agenda, the invitees will be awarded for their hard work and academic success. All students with a 3.5 grade point average […]