My grandma always annoyed me with her warnings about the latest “rape man” in our city, that I need to walk in packs with my friends, and park in well-lit places at night. But even though she annoyed and still to this day annoys me, she is right. We as […]
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Write For Me
Do I look scary to anyone? Is my demeanor that of a serial killer? By show of hands, how many people have seen this Sports Editor convert his appetite to the delicacies of human organs? Great. So why is it so hard for people to approach me about writing an […]
Cafeteria Religion
Religion is one subject I don’t argue about. There is no middle ground because, at the end of the day, everyone believes something different. When it comes to religion, some people try to pick and choose when they want to be religious. Others tend to be selective in what they […]
Residents Praise City Foreclosure Workshop
The city of Tallahassee held a Foreclosure Workshop that local residents described as “helpful.” Attorney Keith Halpern gave legal advice to community members who have received notice of foreclosure from their lending institutions and those looking to prevent the much-feared occurrence. The Division of Equity and Workforce Development presented “Prevent […]
Trustees Cut Ribbon to ‘Reopen’ S&Y Halls
Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees Thursday ceremonially cut ribbons in front of the historic Sampson & Young Hall residence halls, as part of the formal reopening. More than 250 FAMU men started living in the dorms this semester, a first since they were closed decades ago. President James Ammons told […]
My adventure as a single mom
I am a full-time student with a 3.33 GPA. Many know me because whatever comes up, comes out. I am not afraid of expressing my feelings. Most importantly, I am a mommy. I have a beautiful one-year old son. I know those first couple of attributes are not descriptive of […]
Students Choose New Leaders
Florida A&M students chose new freshmen and graduate leaders in Tuesday’s election. FAMU’s election commission must plan run-off elections for Freshman President and Vice President, following a close finish from the top-two pairings. It will be a battle of the sexes as Brian D. White and running-mate Joshua Parson take […]
Lady Rattlers Ready to Repeat at Bobby Lang Invitational
After having runners place in the top 40 in last week’s Florida State Invitational, the Lady Rattlers are ready to compete again in the third annual Bobby Lang Invitational. The team plans to use this meet as preparation for the upcoming Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Championship. Top runner, sophomore Chandelic Jackson, […]
Turn Off Your Gaydar – Don’t Assume
Flamboyance, tight clothes and a switch in the hips are all things that some people associate with being gay. If they happen to smack their lips the assumption is that the person has “a little sugar in their tank.” However, gays also marry, raise children, serve in Congress, play professional […]
‘F-word’ Need not Apply: Uniqueness Reigns
Faggot. I vividly recall the first time I was called one. Amy Crews, my first grade teacher, asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Mark Jones wanted to be a fireman. Sean Adams wanted to be a doctor. When it was my turn, I stood up […]