For a number of American teenagers, sex is still a topic that is not discussed at home, leaving many to learn about it on their own. “If I would have had sex education in school or been able to talk openly to my mother about sex, then I would have […]

Adorned with her tiara and sash, Miss Black Florida, Donnitra Swain read to a room of about 40 second grade students Tuesday at Bond Elementary School. As part of her four-school circuit for the National Reading Chain Day, Swain, 20, a junior public relations student at Florida Memorial College in […]

With two confirmations and four points of new business, the student senate had much to cover during its short meeting on Monday. The first confirmation of the night was for the office of deputy electoral commissioner. Bridgette Nance, a senior public relations student from Fairfax, Va., was unanimously confirmed after […]

You’ve seen the end results, the killer crossover, breath-taking touchdowns and the celebrations after wins that make the lives of athletes look oh so charmed. But Rome wasn’t built in a day. Athletes work hard. Often starting their day while most people are still counting sheep. So before you go […]

Jim Brown was considered by many to be the greatest running back in the history of football. Brown attended Syracuse University, where he was named an All-American running back and later inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1995. He was also All-American in lacrosse and is considered […]

No one expected B2K’s first feature film to be a cinematic masterpiece or even make the teen movie hall of fame, but “You Got Served” was a horrible way for a group, which recently announced its breakup, to be remembered by fans.The movie is set in Los Angeles and focuses […]

Water (wo’ter) n. A clear, colorless, odorless and tasteless liquid, H2O, essential for most plants and animal life. Water is the magic, yet forgotten nutrient. Water is not included in the Food Guide Pyramid, however that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. It provides no calories for energy, but it is […]

FRANK(LY) SPEAKING DR. J. ALVA SCRUGGSOR LETTER TO EDITOR 1804 MAYFAIR DRIVE TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32303 PHONE&FAX (850)385-5750 E-MAIL JSCRU5750@AOL.COM Website : http://franklyspeaking.info NO AMERICANS CANNOT “JUST GET OVER IT /ELECTION 2000” I was listening to CSPAN (December 2004) again today. A caller, who identified themselves as Republican. was saying that […]

The Florida State University is to be congratulated for erecting the “Integration Statue” (FSView/Flambeau, 1/29/04-2/1/04). And the three representatives of that era are to be commended for their perseverance and excellent achievements. Now, it’s time for FSU to dismantle the “Legacy” admissions criterion which is a vestige of racism. Specifically, […]

Memorial services where held Saturday at Miami’s Ebenezer United Methodist Church for the first FAMU alumnus killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, Sgt. Edmond L. Randle Jr., 26, was killed on Jan. 17 while conducting a surveillance sweep north of Baghdad. Randle, along with […]