Some of America’s finest and bravest armed forces members are currently stationed in Iraq. While the majority of Americans respect them for their valor in the face of intense conflict, very few bother to consider the personal cost of soldiers involved in piecing together the torn nation. Nearly 600 soldiers […]
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Absentee ballots offer students an easy vote
Students can kiss the frustrations of long lines goodbye in this semester’s Student Government Association Spring Elections. With elections just a few weeks away, students will have the choice of voting via absentee ballot. “We’re giving students this option in order to avoid the long lines,” said Electoral Commissioner John […]
Security equipment should do just that
Eleven year-old Carlie Brucia was abducted in front of a surveillance camera in Sarasota. When she was taken, her abductor turned around and faced the camera. There was also a nametag on the jumpsuit the man was wearing. It wasn’t until after her death that the tag and the perpetrator […]
Def Jam’s effort lacks purpose
With no serious talk of politics and no serious involvement of hip-hop activists, I have to question how effective Russell Simmons’ voter registration drive will be? Granted, he will probably catch two million newly registered voters by the November election, but little is being done to educate these voters. Voters […]
Residents get rude awakening
It wasn’t the sun that woke the residents of Polkinghorne Village building 146, but the combination of maintenance men stomping above their heads, the thick odor of tar and pieces of asphalt falling from their ceilings. “I heard noise on the roof and looked up and rocks were falling on […]
Street closures spell congestion
Student commuters often list complaints about traffic and lack of on-campus parking among their biggest woes. Unfortunately, one of those complaints may last a little longer than expected. As of Monday, Feb. 16, beginning at 7:30 a.m., the City of Tallahassee will close Pershing Street between Bronough and Martin Luther […]
Late rally falls short for Rattlers
Trailing 62-65 to Coppin State (10-12, 8-3) with 12 seconds remaining, the Rattlers had one last chance to tie the game. A drawn up play was set up for FAMU guard Terrence Woods to rub off a screen that would free him up for a three-point attempt. The shot rimmed […]
Exercise for Your Health and Fitness
Exercise (ek’ser-siz’) n. Activity that requires physical or mental exertion, especiallywhen performed to develop or maintain fitness. Mobley: It is important that you stay physically active by exercising, because of the drastic changes that take place during the college years. Student: Why is it necessary that I stay physically active […]
State Primary Dates for the month of February
Feb. 3Arizona Presidential Preference Election (Closed)Delaware Democratic Presidential Primary (Closed)Missouri Presidential Primary (Open)New Mexico Democratic CaucusesNorth Dakota Democratic CaucusesNorth Dakota Republican CaucusesOklahoma Presidential Primary (Closed)South Carolina Democratic Presidential Preference Primary Feb. 7Michigan Democratic Presidential CaucusesWashington Democratic Caucuses Feb. 8 Maine Democratic Caucuses Feb. 10District of Columbia Republican Presidential Preference CaucusesTennessee […]
Sequel lives up to original
It’s Saturday afternoon, you’ve got a hot date tonight and church in the morning, so where do you go to get yourself ready for the action? Nowhere but Calvin’s Barbershop in Southside Chicago. But don’t just go there to get your hair done, go for the latest gossip about relationships, […]