The Florida Senate Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care approved a bill granting emergency room workers and doctors immunity from lawsuits Tuesday. Though the senate was applauded on its decision to reject a controversial bill capping medical malpractice suits at $250,000, those cheers quickly turned to jeers in response […]
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War elicits mixed feelings
As the first week of fighting came to an end Wednesday, students expressed their uncertainty on the direction of the war. “I’m just a bit confused of the true purpose of the war,” said Letitia Johnson, 20, a sophomore pharmacy student from Miami. “It seems more personal than anything else. […]
Students unaware of HPV rise, danger
Most students have some basic knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases and their symptoms. But what most students don’t know is that Human papilloma virus, the cause of genital warts, is widespread. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 76 percent of the American population have never heard of HPV, but […]
Marijuana stinks in more than 1 way
There’s nothing like the smell of fresh marijuana in the morning. Well, if you live on campus, it may be the fresh smell of marijuana in the afternoon and evening, as well. No matter if you decide to call it cannabis, marijuana, Mary Jane or weed, it’s the same evil […]
Girls make a CHOICE
The sweet strains of female voices are heard throughout the empty corridors of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church every Tuesday and Thursday. These are typical days of practice for the Tallahassee Girls Choir of CHOICE. CHOICE stands for Character, Honesty, Originality, Integrity, Confidence and Excellence and is part of a […]
Troupes ‘bling’ in spring show
After a week of intense rehearsals, Mahogany Dance Theatre and the Strikers will represent the university in this weekend’s Spring Bling dance competition. The two groups will compete against eachother and other dance troupes in Daytona Beach Friday through Sunday. “Revamped,” presented by BET, will consist of 20 dance organizations […]
FSU takes wins again
The Lady Rattlers played their second home game against the Florida Seminoles Thursday evening and were not able to pull out a win, as they were defeated 9-2. The Lady Rattlers started the game on top as infielder Raven Rushton popped up to first base to bring teammate Eria Williams […]
Diverse teams make Sweet 16
ORLANDO – All four No. 1 seeds made it through to the Sweet 16, but as usual the No. 1’s will be joined by some outsiders after the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. For the second time in three years and the third time in five years, all […]
Court debates changing pledge
Legislators were back in court last week still fighting over whether the Pledge of Allegiance should be recited in public schools. Opponents of the pledge deem it unconstitutional because of the references to God. However, saying “one nation under God” isn’t unconstitutional. It’s a way for citizens to show their […]
SBI’s Foundation Provides a Promising Future
I want to commend Dean Mobley for a job well done. From 1974 to the present, she has laid the foundation for SBI and has been our visionary leader. Dean Mobley has fought long and hard for the School of Business and it doesn’t end here. Her decision to seek […]