The Florida Board of Governors has for the last 18 months been striving towards new initiatives to be considered for legislation. Various committees for the State University System met last week for a two-day Board of Governors meeting in efforts to become more of a supportive aid for colleges and […]
Other News
Gov. Scott Cheers Falling Unemployment Rate
Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that the last month of 2011 saw another decrease in the unemployment rate in Florida.In December, 5,100 private sector jobs were created. The state logged an unemployment rate of 9.9 percent down from to a 12 percent unemployment rate in December 2010. It is the […]
Let’s Get in Shape, Tallahassee
#8220;Bang, bang, choo-choo train!” shouted Zumba instructor Sue Tucker from the fit floor as she demonstrated fat-burning dance moves. With more than 1,500 residents anxious to begin the new year with a healthy lifestyle, vendors at the fifth annual Tallahassee Fitness Festival encouraged them to do just that, in various […]
This Week in Tallahassee: Heeeeeeere Coooooomes the Big Top
Boogie on down with the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus, coming to Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Thursday to Sunday. Arrive early, and join the fun at the All Access Pre-show Party. Here you can rock the night away learning the latest dance moves from the Ringling Bros., and […]
Kobe’s Better: Enough Said
What better way to begin a semester’s column than to express thoughts on something dear to my heart-sports. Let’s start with the notorious “Kobe Bryant versus LeBron James” debate. Before I discuss the outcome of their most recent encounter Saturday night, let me provide a brief history lesson. Bryant has […]
Champion’s Parents Placing Blame Wrongly
When news broke that the parents of Florida A&M band member Robert Champion intended to sue the university for the death of their son, I enthusiastically cheered them on hoping that justice would be restored and closure would be brought to his family. It was later found out that due […]
Online protest was a success
It seems as though almost every generation has a moment that signifies a paradigm shift in cultural views or practices. It also seems that it is very hard to comment on the importance of these events at the time they take place, rather it is much easier to truly appreciate […]
Trainor Transfers to West Georgia as Starting QB
As Florida A&M prepares to make waves during the 2012 football recruiting season, it will now be doing so without quarterback Austin Trainor, as he has decided to transfer his services. Trainor announced Monday to the Tallahassee Democrat that he has chosen to transfer to the University of West Georgia […]
FAMU Trumps Maryland Eastern Shore 68-63
Even with senior Yannick Crowder sidelined with an injury, the Florida A&M men’s basketball team would not be denied, as it defeated the Hawks of Maryland Eastern Shore 68-63, Saturday afternoon. Junior Amin Stevens secured 25 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks, while sophomore Reggie Lewis added 12 points to […]
Update: More Hazing Arrests
Less than a week before the Florida Classic, band director Julian White warned university officials about a September hazing incident. Authorities have arrested another four Florida A&M students following an investigation of that incident. The students arrested include Denise Lashawn Bailey, Hakeem B. Birch, Anthony Mingo and Brandon X. Benson. […]