It’s Valentine’s Day once again. But despite all the joy that supposedly surrounds this Hallmark holiday, I see more and more scowling faces and hear more and more frustrated voices. Some people boycott the day. Some wear all black. But there’s really no way we can avoid Feb. 14. It […]
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Team falls twice
On the afternoon of Feb. 11, the sound of cleats hitting pavement sounded as the Lady Rattlers played Troy State their second double-header home game this season. First to bat, Eria Williams was walked to first base in the bottom of the first inning. After outfielder Teressa Scott sacrificed a […]
Chivalry: A matter of romance or respect?
Men and women of all ages may agree on at least one aspect of today’s society -chivalry is dead, dying at least. John H. Hill Jr., an English professor, has first-hand experience with the absence of chivalrous behavior on campus. “Young ladies will come into my class, all the seats […]
50 Cents lives up to hype
Eclectic, thought provoking, socially conscious and intellectually stimulating all describe the undisputed mixed tape king of the streets. His name is 50 Cent and his debut album “Get Rich or Die Tryin” on the Shady/Aftermath record label, sold a reported 872,00 as of Wednesday. With executive producers Dr. Dre and […]
Weigh options when looking for partner
Like so many other things in life, love is a choice made, not a choice forced. Some people believe in love at first sight, while others contend you have to know the person inside and out before falling in love. How are we ever to decide? For those who are […]
‘American Idol’ flooded by lack of talent
Last week, the first eight contestants stepped forward to prove that they had what it takes to be the next American Idol. Kimberly Caldwell sings Melissa Etheridge’s “Come To My Window.” This is a wonderful rock song, but it’s horrible if you’re trying to show how well you sing, or […]
‘Seven Days’ opens today
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Tallahassee’s visual and performing arts festival, Seven Days of Opening Nights, presented by Florida State University. The festival will run from today until Feb. 24 and includes over a dozen performances and exhibits. The festival began in 1999 as a seven-day event featuring […]
Parking Services encourage students, faculty to pay fines
Parking Services officials said that students should pay for their parking tickets if they want to see improved parking and avoid registration holds in the future. According to Mary Adams, assistant director for Parking Services, many students on campus are not paying tickets when they receive them. “There is a […]
Scholarships boost enrollment
The National Alumni Association Inc. is seeking to increase membership while offering scholarships to students. Students who are eligible for scholarships are given a referral to contact a local chapter for scholarship requirements. The association offers restricted and unrestricted scholarships through its local chapters. The restricted scholarships disbursed in the […]
AIDS awareness
Positive results for an HIV or AIDS test does not mean someone is a “bad person,” said counselors who help people infected with the disease. “Sometimes good people do bad things and bad things happen to them,” said John Hamilton, the operations manager of Shisa Inc., a Tallahassee-based organization specifically […]