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 […]
Author: Tyre Sperling
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, […]
Playing your part
The economy is down and workers are concerned. Military men and women remain in distant countries and families are worried. Endeavors to explore distant planets are being launched and America’s citizens are aggravated. Issues like these are causing some people to take action and get registered to vote. “I just […]
Poets leave lasting impression
Words have power. And when people come face to face with wordsmiths who have learned to harness this power with poetic resilience, the connection becomes more powerful than mere language. Umar Bin Hassan and Abiodun Oyewole, members of “The Last Poets,” have been honing their powers since May 19, 1968, […]
Meaning of
You’ve seen the headlines. You’ve heard it on the TV and the radio. “Child dies after being left in car” “Parent of 10-month old arrested for child abuse” I cannot begin to rationalize what could make a parent endanger a child. As a mother of two, I ask myself “What […]
Alternatives to holiday hype
It is that time of the year again when chocolates in heart-shaped boxes are piled on shelves and Valentine’s Day cards from Walgreen’s are in heavy demand. But the monotony of this old routine is encouraging some students to find a new approach. This year, some students are opting to […]
Men need to feel special too
The Spring 2004 semester is quickly coming into full swing. And with the spring comes the familiar feelings of excitement and rebirth that time of year brings. One day in particular accentuates the sentiment of the season, Valentine’s Day. Now that Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, the […]