DJ Donald “Don” Cannon was the center of attention at the School of Journalism Lecture Hall Friday morning. He was the special guest for the hip-hop forum, which was organized by the Red Bull Music Academy and Music Entertainment Industry Student Association. The six-foot-something DJ and has dreamed of playing […]
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USPS Workers Fight Dismissal from FAMU
At the typical “9 to 5,” the best part of the workday usually comes at the end of the shift. For some workers at Florida A&M this summer, however, the end of the workday turned out to be the worst. After several discussions of budget cuts and the subsequent restructuring of the university by […]
Rattlers Stun Bulldogs
Lavante Page’s two fourth quarter touchdowns helped the Florida A&M football (5-3, 3-2 in the MEAC) team seal a 27-24 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-4, 3-2 in the MEAC) on Saturday. The win in Oliver Dawson Bulldog Stadium was the team’s first since 1997. Damien Fleming led […]
Cell Phones Combat Domestic Abuse
Each October, traditions such as Halloween and midterms often overshadow one important issue: domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The month-long observance emerged from the “Day of Unity” in 1981 by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Their purpose was to unite other advocacy groups to stop […]
‘Fabulation’ Opens Essential Theater Season
#8221;Fabulation or, the Re-Education of Undine,” a tragic comedy by Lynn Nottage, opened Wednesday at Florida A&M’s Essential Theatre with the message that anyone can lose their spot on the ladder of success. Undine Barnes-Calles’ husband flees with all her money, which leaves her under investigation. She loses her high-paying […]
‘Urban Outfitters’ Tour Lands in Tallahassee
Tallahassee may have just gotten better for all the fashion lovers; Urban Outfitters is here for the week. The temporary store is on tour and has come equipped with many popular trends. The store includes women’s and men’s clothing and will be in town until Thursday. Alexandra Lee, a senior political […]
Don’t Ask Me about Your Relationship Issues
I pride myself on being a good friend. I spend long hours listening to false break-ups, go out on the town whenever a girl’s night is needed and allow access to my Facebook page for “clocking” statuses. One thing I cannot say is that I enjoy offering relationship advice. Every […]
Tallahassee Hosts ‘Sustainable You’ to Talk Green
The City of Tallahassee will present the “Sustainable You” conference next Monday and Tuesday in the Turnbull Conference Center at Florida State. The conference will highlight the city’s efforts to implement “cutting-edge sustainability practices and policy,” according to the Collins Center for Public Policy, which sponsors the program. The conference […]
Towing in Tallahassee Frustrates Students
With 20,000 cars towed each year, according to Hobkirk Enterprises Towing Inc., it can be argued that Tallahassee has a towing problem. Whether it is about the money or illegal parking that causes towing companies to tow people’s cars, many students are fed up with paying $88 every time they need […]
Tallahassee Residents Ready for ‘Making Strides’ Breast Cancer Walk
National Breast Cancer Awareness month is in full effect this October. Residents of the Tallahassee area are preparing for the 2011 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, sponsored by The American Cancer Society. JoAnne Suggs, event manager for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, is very excited about this years’ walk. […]