When I was younger, people used to tell me that I sounded white. Every time I heard someone say it I would roll my neck as I responded, “No I’m not, I’m speaking English.” Even as a child I knew that there was something wrong with that statement. Now that […]
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Up-and-Coming Star LaJon Shines
Singing Adele’s hit song “Someone Like You” to a sold-out audience at Florida A&M’s homecoming fashion show was one of the highlights of R&B artist LaJon Caldwell’s career. Although the 22-year-old is pursuing a degree in education at Georgia Southern University, his talents go way beyond the classroom. Broadcast Music […]
Halloween Treat: White Chocolate Ghost Lollipops by Jorge
Halloween is quickly approaching and the anticipation is palpable. Stores are releasing more and more creepy merchandise, and candy aisles are the number one stop for spooky critters. Soon, the residents of the town will transform into goblins, witches, ghouls and, of course, ghosts. Halloween is my favorite holiday […]
City Asks for ‘Minority Compliance’ Audit on Businesses
The city of Tallahassee has requested an audit for four contractors to make sure they were in compliance with the requirements of the city’s Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) policy. The City Manager called for the City Auditor to conduct the audit after MBE staff found inconsistencies in the records submitted […]
City, County Break Ground on Safety Complex
Leon County will be receiving a new cutting edge public safety complex within the next two years. Tallahassee Chief of Police Dennis Jones, Sheriff Larry Campbell, Mayor John Marks and other city and county officials gathered Wednesday morning for a ceremony which marked the beginning of the construction of the […]
Scott Pledges to Restore Everglades
Last week, Florida Governor Rick Scott traveled to Washington, D.C., to confirm the state would be continuing its efforts to restore the Everglades National Park. According to a press release from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Scott, FLDEP Secretary Herschel Vinyard and South Florida Water Management Executive Director Melissa […]
Flag football teams crank up
The Florida A&M University campus recreation men’s intramural flag football teams, Aristotle and Lauderdale Bucs, were triumphant at their games Wednesday night. The seven-on-seven player games were intense, with each team striving to win against their opponent. The first two teams to compete were Aristotle and Polk […]
Trustee Tired of Sagging Pants
Part of Florida A&M President James Ammons’ restructuring proposal includes grooming a new generation of “Millennial FAMUans,” who not only graduate on time but are better prepared and more competitive to enter the workforce upon graduation. Board of Trustees member Torey Alston said he believes being a “Millennial FAMUan” entails […]
Senioritis: Nasty, Put Some Clothes On!
Last week, Trustee Torey Alston proposed that a dress-code-of-sorts be put in place for students at Florida A&M. In my four years at FAMU, I have seen outfits on my classmates that made me feel either insulted or embarrassed. Dress codes already exist in certain schools, colleges and divisions within […]
Keeping Pace with The Program
The Florida A&M men’s cross-country team views the University of Central Florida Black and Gold Challenge on Friday in Orlando as an opportunity to sharpen consistency in its performance. According to head coach Wayne Angel, a reliable effort from every runner is necessary to succeed. Strong performances will decrease the […]