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Author: Nathaniel Nelson
Frozen summer treat takes centerstage
No matter what the name is, frozen juice in a small Dixie cup is a popular southern treat. Honeydrippers, Flips, Lilly Dillies, Scrapers, Julips, frozen cups; these are just a few names some FAMU students use to describe their hometowns’ popular summertime treat. Students from the South can relate to […]
Non-profit agency spotlights disability
Ability 1st will be holding its second annual Walk, Run, Roll-A-Thon on Saturday to educate the Tallahassee community about the active but sometimes challenging lifestyles of people who live and work with a disability, said Judith Barrett, executive director of Ability 1st. “This event is a great opportunity for people […]
Actress returns to alma mater to teach theatre
Florida A&M alumna, actress Marci J. Stringer, has returned to the theatre program to teach and share what she has learned throughout her career. Stringer said she takes pride in giving back to her students by showing them that anything is possible as long as they have a dream. “I […]
Senate chose president, protemp
During Monday’s meeting, the 37th Student Senate elected Ricquel Jackson as senate president and A’sia McFarland as senate president pro-tempore for the 2008-2009 school year. Out of 35 senators, 24 voted for Jackson and 22 voted for McFarland. Each senator went before the Senate to give presentations of their goals […]
Tallahassee officials honor King’s memory
Forty years after the assassination of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., Florida Gov. Charlie Crist along with Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp spoke to Florida A&M University students and faculty regarding King’s dream. The event was held in front of FAMU’s Black Archives. King was assassinated April 4, 1968. […]
Execution faces great criticism
Ron McAndrew, a former prison warden, gave a speech opposing the death penalty at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More. The Tallahassee Citizens Against the Death Penalty, the Florida Catholic Conference and Pax Christi organized the March 25 event. “If you don’t at least question the death penalty, there’s something […]
Franklin and Ardis lose case against Electoral Commission
After a lengthy deliberation, Supreme Court justices ruled against Gallop Franklin and Dominick Ar’dis in their case against the Electoral Commission. Justices announced their ruling shortly before 3 a.m. in the Senate Chambers. The verdict was 3-2 in favor of the Electoral Commission. The case stemmed from alleged voting inconsistencies […]
‘Hitman’ returns to gridiron as new coach
Earl Holmes’ 6-foot-2, 242-pound frame can be intimidating. His broad shoulders, coupled with an engulfing handshake makes his presence all the more imposing. However, it’s these features that helped him earn the famed nickname “The Hitman.” The former Rattler is taking that frame off the […]
Ex-candidates get second day in court
The Franklin and Ardis vs. Electoral Commission trial continued April 2 with the plaintiffs providing seven witnesses. Evidence was given about alleged foul play concerning ballots and irregular voting procedures. The trial is a continuation from the first trial March 19 where Chief Justice Magalie Yacinthe granted a continuation because […]