The government of Zanzibar, Tanzania is seeking help from Florida A&M students in areas of agriculture, business and engineering to help the country become more efficient in supplying their own water and crops. On Nov. 3, Second Vice President Honorable Seif Ali Iddi of Zanzibar, Tanzania visited FAMU’s campus to […]
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When discipline is taken too far
Arkansas County Court-At-Law Judge William Adams took discipline to another level when he punished his daughter physically for using the Internet to acquire music and games that were unavailable for legal purchase at the time. Hillary Adams, his daughter, has had ataxic cerebral palsy from birth that led […]
Bring back the NBA
Ok, I’m bored now. Thursday was supposed to be the official day when the Heat played the Magic, and it is not happening. Now things have gotten out of hand with this lockout nonsense. The pressures of knowing that the 3A love of my life (1. God 2. My […]
First look at new Lady Rattlers: Live Blog
5:38 p.m. My first impression of the two teams is the massive size advantage that FAMU has. The tallest player on West Florida’s team is 6-1. That might not get it done against the trees in the paint for the Rattlers. 5:42 p.m. Shannon Washington’s mother just spoke and you […]
Tallahassee PD Launches Site to Track Stolen Items
With the holiday season getting closer, students and residents can take advantage of a new online tool provided by the Tallahassee Police Department to keep their valuable items safe. TPD is providing residents with a tool to create a secure, online inventory of valuable household items in case of a […]
Jorge’s arroz con pollo
Since I was a little boy, I have loved arroz con pollo. It is a pretty typical Hispanic dish that has become a staple in my adult life. When I am having a particularly hard week, I prepare a batch of arroz con pollo to bring me some home comfort. […]
Students take care of vision
College students are always typing papers, doing research, using social media, networking and applying for jobs. But what are the long-term effects of this excessive computer usage? The Gesta Report from the Research Institute of Lighthouse International reports that 83 percent of students use computers daily and 57 percent of […]
Fair finally comes to town
Families in the North Florida region are highly anticipating the 2011 North Florida Fair. Magic Shows, animal races, food and games are what people will be coming out to enjoy on Thursday, the first day of the fair. “My favorite part is the food. That’s what my daughter and I […]
Herman Cain needs to tell the truth
Herman Cain… what can I say about Mr. Cain? Well for starters, that hat you’re wearing all the time, yeah the one that looks like that farmer’s hat Johnny Depp wore in The Secret Window… get rid of it. And with that being said, on to something more serious. Herman […]
Britney Dean: A Georgia Peach with a Fierce Backhand
Courtesy of FAMU Athletics Though Britney Dean considers herself a Georgia peach, the Riverdale, Ga., native is a fierce competitor for the Florida A&M tennis team. "No matter who she's against, they're the enemy," teammate Vanessa McCall said. Dean got an early start in tennis at the age of nine, […]