He’s the type of brother you might see on campus and casually walk by, shoot a quick glance and keep it moving. But, Rah’Saan Alexander, also known as Caj, is destined for greatness in the hip-hop industry and putting Tallahassee on the map. Caj, a member of local rap group […]
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‘Off Seventh’ has A- potential
If you’re looking for a good laugh and a realistic portrayal of black college life, then you might want to try heading towards “Off Seventh and Garvey.” The soap opera produced by Irwin “Moon” Miller will air on WTXL Channel 27 Monday at 12:30 a.m. The show is a realistic […]
Leaders change but school remains
A statue of Mr. Alonzo “Jake” Gaither was erected outside of the gymnasium named after him. The ceremony took place before the FAMU vs. Southern game, Saturday. If you think about what he meant to this university and to the people who knew him, you wonder how he and other […]
North Florida Fair hits Tallahassee
It’s that time again! The 60th Annual North Florida Fair is back in town. With games, rides, food and new attractions to choose from, students can enjoy the festivities until Nov. 11. Carnival Midway, host of the North Florida Fair, is celebrating 105 years of providing fun and excitement to […]
Interracial dating is nobody’s business
Love is blind, right? Would you date anyone outside of your race or ethnic background? I don’t think there is anything wrong with dating someone of another culture or color. Everyone is always talking about love being blind. If it truly is blind then people wouldn’t have a problem with […]
‘Oh Drama’ co-host gets personal
What brings you to Tallahassee?”I’m doing the PNG BET College Tour. I was just in New York and came straight here.” Where do you live now?”I live in L.A. but I’m originally from Brooklyn.” What do you enjoy most about the show?”I enjoy the different topics we talk about. We […]
Net checks: wait now, spend later
Ahhh…net checks. Many of you have thought about them at least three times this semester. Of course, what you’re really thinking is: “When are we going to get it?” and “I need that money now!” Well students, I wish I had good news for you. I wish I could tell […]
Former prisoner tells story of love, lockdown
Soft-spoken and reserved, you would never be able to tell Kemba Smith served six and a half years in prison. At 30 years old she does not look a day over 20, escaping the rapid facial maturation and bitterness serving time can bring. Smith isn’t trying to hide her past […]
Small businesses to receive federal assistance
New York City residents and big-business operators are not the only victims that will receive support in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The U.S. Small Business Administration has widened access to Economic Injury Disaster Loans to help small business owners recover the losses they incurred from the […]
Public school flaunts private beliefs
I was waiting in Sunshine Manor the other day when a sweet young lady asked me out of the clear blue sky: “Do you believe in God?” If she had asked me a less personal question, like do I spit or swallow, I’d have been less offended. To add to […]