The southeast’s largest source for history regarding the African Diaspora has been awarded a $149,454 renewal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Carrie Meek-James Eaton Black Archives and Museum, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Graduate Studies, is […]
Author: Alisa Routh
‘School House’ Launches FAMU Line at Bookstore
Rattler pride is splattered everywhere on the campus when it comes to looking for school supplies and Rattler apparel. Fortunately for the fashionable Rattlers, the bookstore has introduced a new clothing line called School House. School House is a collegiate brand for students looking for more than just the average […]
Lady Rattlers Crush Argonauts in Exhibition
Consistency on defense was key for the Florida A&M women’s basketball team during its exhibition match-up against the University of West Florida. The Rattlers defeated the Argonauts 85-64 in the Al Lawson Center on Friday. “I’m very impressed with our defensive effort,” head coach LeDawn Gibson said. “I thought the […]
Naval Officers Dine on Tradition
Shiny shoes, proper attire, neatly pressed uniforms and beautiful dates were all a requirement for the night. On Saturday, the Florida A&M ROTC Naval unit hosted their historical “Dining Out” Ceremony at the Tallahassee Antique Car Museum. Every year the unit hosts “Dining Out,” which is a tradition that has […]
Fashion Icon Steve Madden Visits Tallahassee
Footwear fashionistas flocked to Governor’s Square Mall on Saturday for an appearance from shoe mogul Steve Madden at Dillard’s. The designer responsible for brands like Steve Madden, Steven by Steve Madden, Madden Girl and Stevies was welcomed with open arms by shoe lovers. Hundreds waited in anticipation for Madden to […]
Bible-Belt State Challenges Abortion
In Mississippi, citizens will vote today on Amendment 26. This amendment “would amend the Mississippi Constitution to define the word “person” or “persons,” as those terms are used in Article III of the state constitution, to include every human being from the moment of fertilization, cloning, or the functional equivalent […]
Lawyer: Tallahassee Cops Make Too Many DUI Arrests, Ulterior Motives Suspected
Tallahassee defense attorney Matt Willard thinks officers who are able to make a reasonable amount of DUI arrests should be commended for their public service. But for those few officers who have made more than 100 DUI arrests throughout one year to become part of what has been dubbed the […]
Florida AG Plans to Cut Down on ‘Crack Babies’ in State
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a plan to drastically reduce the number of “crack babies” born in the state. In 2010, more than 25 percent of the babies at a Tampa hospital were born with neonatal withdrawal syndrome, according to an investigation conducted by News Press. Most of […]
Heart Disease: the Number One Killer of Black Men in U.S.
Heart disease takes more lives than HIV/AIDS, cancer and crime combined, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number one killer of black men in the U.S. is heart disease, which is irreversible but preventable. More than 1.1 million Floridians were admitted to hospitals with heart […]
New Coach New Style: Live Blog
7:57 p.m. The Rattlers are killing themselves with all the turnovers, but Yannick Crowder is keeping Albany State at bay with his paint presence. 8:01 p.m. This game is moving at a much faster pace than any of the games from last year. The team is flying up and down […]