In an effort to support the upcoming “Blackout 2k8,” local black businesses showcased their works at the “Black is Green” Student Business Expo Wednesday. Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association held the expo in conjunction with The Green Pages. a student business directory. La Shaveria Keeton, human resource manager of […]
Author: Brittany McCrary
Pizzeria herds in clients with menu variety
Local pizza companies are about to get a taste of fresh competition. Located at 1872 Thomasville Road, The Red Elephant Pizza and Grill is serving up great food, delicious treats and a ton of fun. What separate this family-friendly eatery from local competitors are the fun and colorful atmosphere and […]
A slab above the rest
As everyone scours Tallahassee to find a tasty treat to replace the now defunct Cold Stone Creamery, you may want to drive down Thomasville Road (not too far down though) and check out Marble Slab Creamery. Located in the Village Commons Center by Stein Mart, the location is serene. Walking […]
Miss FAMU race down to runoff
After students waited in the cold in front of the student activities building, the 2008-2009 spring election results for Mr. and Miss FAMU were announced at midnight. Omari Crawford, 21, jumped for joy as he was announced Mr. FAMU with 1,195 votes. Candidates De Nishia Yearby, Amanda Bryd and Scarlett […]
Mental slavery effects keeping blacks from reaching potential
As another Black History Month comes to an end, I begin to think. How many things have changed for the black race in America within the last 50 years? For those individuals who feel like 50 years was ages ago, just realize that your parents, grandparents or great-grandparents probably lived […]
BET crippling culture?
In an effort to force Black Entertainment Television executives to commit suicide, Huey Freeman went on a hunger strike. However, the revolutionary episode was never televised. Two episodes of “The Boondocks,” a cartoon series created by Aaron McGruder, were banned from Cartoon Network, according to TV Week News. Since the […]
SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY
This year’s Student Government Association president and vice president have been elected. After a week crammed with campaign ads and candidates pouring out their hearts, it is finally over. Andrew Collins, 22, a fourth-year MBA student from Atlanta, and Mellori Lumpkin, 20, a third-year business administration student from Bainbridge, Ga., […]
2008 Presidential Debate
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Election Night Celebrations
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