It’ was a rainy Saturday morning at Power Shift 2011, and about half of the Florida A&M/Florida State delegation is learning how to inspire others with the “Story of Self,” a concept of galvanizing others through our storytelling. So much about community organizing and environmental justice involves compelling others into […]

The Florida Sunshine law is misused, abused and most of all misunderstood, according to Barbara Petersen, president the Florida First Amendment Foundation. She’s a heroine to share the law, bring light to a dark and clear any unknowns that the public may have. But with so many laws being […]

Tallahassee has been expanding local businesses that bring glitz and glamour to the young, fashion forward women of the community. One of the city’s new businesses, GLAM Gyrlz, launched Tuesday. “When I first started GLAM Gyrlz, it was as a nationwide blog offering fashion and beauty tips to women all […]

Top 9 pet peeves about student elections 1. Harassment on the Set: Clearly I have on headphones and I’m waiting on the bus… I do not want to talk to you or hear what you have to say, but, I will take that zebra cake off your hands. 2. Aggravating […]

Valentine’s Day is a social and emotional handicap. There are many legends and myths regarding the history of St. Valentine’s Day, however it does not have anything to do with repugnant heart-shaped balloons, cheap chocolate, and obnoxious singing teddy bears from Walgreen’s. I didn’t always think Valentine’s Day was a […]

The Capitol conference room was full of anticipation Monday, as the press waited for Gov. Rick Scott to unveil the budget he had presented in Eustis, Fla. earlier that day.  In large, the budget agenda outlined his plan to give $2 billion back to taxpayers. According to Scott, he will […]

Please refresh this page frequently.  Updates will come with time stamps. 4:12 The Lady Rattlers are locked in what is essentially a battle for second place with the Morgan State Bears.  The Bears (6-2 in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference) come in the leading three-point scoring team in the conference.  The […]

The city of Tallahassee has launched an aggressive attack on speeding by installing more traffic light cameras.  The city of Tallahassee began its Red Light Safety Program in the summer of 2010 and the first camera was activated at the intersection of Tennessee and North Monroe Streets on July […]

Patriotism, fanfare, as well as some dissent filled the air Tuesday morning in front of the Old Capitol as Rick Scott took oath as  Florida’s 45th governor.  “I will support, protect and defend the constitution and government of the United States and of the state of Florida,” Scott iterated after […]

The decision to shut down the general studies program will produce more problems for FAMU, the faculty, its reputation and most importantly, the students. June 2011 will mark the end of the 26 years of the general studies program, and Provost Cynthia Hughes-Harris is charged with this decision in […]