Did you know in order to graduate that you must either pass or be exempt from taking the College Level Academic Skills Test? The CLAST is a statewide achievement test that assesses selected communication and mathematics skills. As of Jan. 1, 1996, all college students in Florida have had to […]

Black AthleticoBy Rashad the BenevolentYou have trained arduously;lifting weights,eating properly,and consuming vitamins fora countless amount of yearsto tighten your tendons,to hone your skills andperfect your body. To be an athlete in the NBA/NFLand all other sports leaguesbut what has it cost you? Sure, you have your own sneakersdubbed in your […]

The Tallahassee Broadway Series opened its 2001-2002 season with “Rent,” a rock musical by Jonathan Larson. The musical is based an 1830s Italian opera, “La Vie Boheme.” The play chronicles a year in the life of eight individuals united by love, AIDS and the fight against conformity. The story opens […]

My WisdomI am your Understanding.Beautiful black skin,brown skin,and sometimes tan.Beautiful black woman;my reflectionóI place my heart in your hands.Give me yours and I will take itgrasping it gently.With you in my arms and I in yours,we stand on Godís shouldersó and find destiny. As one we will awaken a dreamthat […]

Students who attended Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first performance of the spring semester experienced the heart and soul of Africa through music and dance. The show was captivating from the opening piece, “Tapestry,” until the finale, “Balante.” Dancers in “Tapestry” were accompanied by a single African drum and playful xylophone. […]

I’ve decided that I’m only having sex with rich men from here on out. I’ve determined that it could be far more profitable getting pregnant by some moneybags businessman as opposed to a broke Rattler waiting on the Set for his net check. I’m going to take lessons from women […]

Beginning January 22, 2002, the Florida Legislative Session will begin at the Capitol. This session will cover some of the most important topics when it comes to the state of Florida. Politics is not a popular subject for everyone, but it would be foolish to be naive to it. This […]

#8220;The Black Church” was this year’s theme for the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. Local black churches and organizations were honored for their roles during the civil rights movement. The religious tone was set before the program began when the symphonic band played “We Fall Down.” Tricia Collins, […]

The men’s basketball team’s addiction to turnovers made a close game out of a blowout. Fortunately, Morgan State matched the Rattlers’ generosity. Led by DeMarcus Wilkins’ rediscovered shooting touch, a defense that forced 26 Bears’ giveaways and a strong second half in the paint from Jermaine Hill, the Rattlers survived […]

When most people think of college, they think of a relaxed, carefree four years. But for some students, a college career can also be very stressful. School, financial aid, relationships are just a few factors that contribute to students being stressed. Zachary A. James, 20, a sophomore electrical engineering student […]