Ciara has returned with her much-anticipated sophomore album. “The Evolution” is the followup to her 2004 triple-platinum debut album “Goodies.” When “Get Up” hit the airwaves this summer, it marked the beginning of Ciara’s return and left eager fans wanting more. This album satisfies the people who waited to see […]
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University requires CLAST for graduation
The College-Level Academic Skills Test is a mandatory test college students must take to graduate. “The CLAST is not only for the students in General Studies, but the CLAST is administered to students throughout the university,” said Dorothy Henderson, dean of general studies. According to the CLAST question and answers […]
Nation neglects problem that affects mostly blacks
Last week, President Bush declared Nov. 30 National Methamphetamine Awareness Day. Although some 12 million Americans reported having tried methamphetamine, this is far fewer than the number of people who have tried inhalants (23 million), hallucinogens (34million), cocaine (34 million) or marijuana (96 million), said Margaret Dooley, outreach coordinator for […]
Police expand emergency alert system
Less than three months after implementing the e2Campus alert system, the Florida A&M University Police Department is making strides to expand the system. A new program, the Federal Warning System, will work in conjunction with the current e2Campus system that alerts students of impending danger via communication devices such as […]
Illegally parked cars get the boot
Students were surprised to find that the Florida A&M University Police department was in full effect booting cars after the new policy was implemented in November. Several cars were booted Tuesday. One car was spotted in the parking lot of Bragg Memorial Stadium. In the Nov. 20, issue of The […]
Senate delves further into the Strikers’ audit
In the 36th Student Senate meeting Monday evening, the Senate reviewed the audit of the Strikers’ activities and services account and the progression of the Agnew-Gillum Experience, passed a resolution for the volleyball team and confirmed the new solicitor general. The A&S agency reported that the Strikers presented a personal […]
University falls behind in recycling endeavors
Just before 8 a.m., a student is awakened by the rumble of a garbage truck loading trash. The truck is filled with all sorts of plastic bags, diapers and aluminum cans heading to nearby landfills that will be their new home for the next 15 to 500-plus years. As landfills […]
Police initiate seat belt, child restraint program
Mayor John Marks and the Tallahassee Police Department launched the “Buckle Up Tallahassee” campaign Nov. 15. The program is geared toward educating the Tallahassee community about the importance of buckling up and properly installing child safety seats. The campaign is in conjunction with the “Buckle Up America” initiative, which is […]
Students lack time for simple courtesy
Why did the door just slam in my face? One day in particular I was having a bad day and trying to get to class as soon as possible. As I approached the door to Tucker Hall a boy who was about four steps in front of me opened the […]
Honor those who help you
Do you consider yourself appreciative when it comes to your college education? Once you have graduated, will you forget those who helped you get across the stage? I am hopeful you will choose to honor those who helped you during your journey through college. I know that some, if not […]