Writer/Director Joe Carnahan’s recent release “Smokin’ Aces” delivers viewers a visually stunning tale of hitmen, FBI agents and their socialite target. Borrowing ideas from films such as “Pulp Fiction” and “Saw,” Carnahan has blurred the fine line between action, comedy and gore films. This stylistic film begins with FBI agents […]

Apparently Mike Gillespie believes that funneling his offense through the post will generate some success for his team.After a 73-69 victory over the Delaware State University Hornets(12-7, 7-1), it appears the sixth-year head coach might be right. The Rattlers patiently played within the coach’s “inside-out” game plan on Saturday night […]

The life of a student-parent can be difficult. Trying to balance school, kids, work and, in some cases, a social life can become an overwhelming task. Rachel King, 21, a junior nursing student from Jacksonville, struggled with being a mother, student, volunteer and factory worker. “Time is the biggest factor […]

We English education students are forced to take classes that teach us how to educate and handle students from diverse backgrounds. We have to take a course in teaching to students whose native language is not English, 12 credits hours in a foreign language and produce lesson plans that incorporate […]

There were seven black coaches in the 2006-2007 NFL season, and two of them are going to be in Miami on Sunday. Tony Dungy, coaching the Indianapolis Colts, and Lovie Smith, coaching the Chicago Bears, will be vying for the title of Super Bowl XLI champions. Unfortunately, the main story […]

SGA has $3.2 million in A&S budget funding. Funding for the ’07-’08 academic year is now available for all recognized campus organizations and university departments. The application deadline is Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. in SGA. For more information contact Candace Pelham or Phylicia Ross at (850) 599-3624, cymonep@yahoo.com or […]

The Alpha Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma will host a Super Bowl party in the Rattler’s Den on Feb. 4 from 5 p.m. – midnight. Food will be served for those who attend. If you have any questions contact Augustus Jones at (321) 271-8487.

Experts agree a well-balanced diet, full of nutrients and minerals, is important for maintaining good health. In today’s fast-paced world, some students and other on-the-go Americans have found themselves replacing entire sections of the food pyramid with vitamins. “Vitamins control essential body functions,” Sanchez Emmanuel said. Emmanuel, a 28-year-old junior […]

For women who typically borrow one another’s makeup during those Friday night rushes to hit the town, the activity may not be as safe as most think. “It’s normal for friends to use each other’s makeup when they’re getting ready to go out. It’s almost seen as part of the […]

The Master of Science Program at the University is coming up for continuing accreditation and will be visited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission from Jan. 30 – Feb 1. The School of Nursing will host a meeting for the public so that comments about the program may […]