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Women who rape should be treated like rapists

These days while many female teachers are getting charged with rape, the sentences they receive seem like a slap on the hand. Female teachers are receiving lesser sentences than those of their male counterparts while conducting themselves in the same lewd manner. Regardless of gender, a teacher engaging in a […]

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Savannah State Tigers sweep Rattler baseball

A cloudy day and a rainy forecast set the stage as the Florida A&M baseball team (9-19) warmed up to play the Savannah State Tigers in a doubleheader, which began at 1.p.m. Saturday at Moore-Kittles Field in Tallahassee. The Tigers (21-14) came into Saturday’s games five games above .500 sporting […]

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Parents must use instincts to outwit Internet predators

Recently the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been receiving quite a bit of attention – but probably not for what you think. Deputy Press Secretary, Brian Doyle was arrested Tuesday for using the Internet to seduce what he assumed was a teenage girl, according to CNN’s Web site. Doyle […]

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Essence pays homage to dance

Essence Dance Theatre gave an exhilarating and classy show Saturday. The theme of the show was Homage. LaToya Davis-Craig, a doctoral student at Florida State University and the artistic director of the show, said “The theme of the show was Homage, which is showing the existence of Essence, but also […]

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Stagnant enrollment problem continues

New buildings are popping up every year in efforts to enlarge the campus, but enrollment numbers have not increased at the same rate. That’s why the administration is developing a new recruitment system using new technology and restructuring recruitment tactics. The number of students enrolled at Florida A&M University during […]

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Counseling center advocates student psychological health

The struggles of life and college may be overwhelming. Nevertheless, some students at Florida A&M University have no clue that a counseling center for mental health exists on campus. “I don’t think as many students really know about the center and I don’t think it’s well-publicized,” said Brittni Jones, 26, […]

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Exercise may improve brains, not just brawn

Exercises commonly known to help your body’s health are now considered great mental health boosters as well. Several fitness studies have found that aerobic, anaerobic and new exercises called neurobics can play a vital function in improving mental health. Aerobic exercises – those that increase your heart rate and require […]

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Students worry as schools, colleges lack permanent deans

Florida A&M University has six vacant dean positions. The number of dean positions and the time some of these positions have been open have some students wondering if the lack of a permanent dean in their college is normal. Monique Underwood, a second-year pharmacy student, said that a permanent dean […]

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Organic foods aid health, processed foods hinder it

Processed foods can lead our bodies to destruction, while natural foods protect and maintain good health. Living in a fast-paced world forces us to eating in a hurry, which means turning to processed foods. But some nutritionists said it is difficult to receive the nutrients needed for your body from […]

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Group gears up for Gilmore search

The search for missing Florida A&M University Alumna Ali Gilmore is set to kick off Saturday. With the support of the Klaas Kids Foundation and Southeast K-9 Search and Rescue, and the community, volunteers will fan out across Tallahassee to look for any clue that could help bring the missing […]