Author: Latasha Edwards

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Shoot-outs, thugs have no role in college atmosphere

#8220;They’re shooting!” How many times have you heard this in Tallahassee? Most people seem to have heard this at least once while attending a public event. Even though Tallahassee is a small college city it still has a problem with gun violence at crowded events. Two weeks ago at a […]

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He say, she say: the language of love uncoded

He said:”I don’t know why you didn’t get my call. I called you THREE TIMES and sent you a text message, your phone is just messed up!” He meant: “I was trying to be slick, kickin it with my other girl..” He said:”I can’t come over tonight because I have […]

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Poem: THINKING ABOUT YOU

Thinking about you Dreaming about youBoy you’ve got me going crazyImagining myself with you Each and every dayWanting to be near you In each and every wayWanting just to touch youWanting to hear everything you’ve got to sayWanting to be mad at youWanting to hate youBecause you’re not with meBut […]

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Top 10 Love Songs

1. Luther Vandross, “If This World Was Mine”2. Chaka Khan, “Sweet Thing”3. Teddy Pendergrass, “Turn Off the Lights”4. Luther Vandross, “Always and Forever”5. Whitney Houston, “I Will Always Love You”6. Al Green, “Love and Happiness”7. Shai, “If I Ever Fall in Love”8. Boys II Men, “I’ll Make Love to You”9. […]

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Thongs may cause health problems

The thong has made its way from the beaches of Brazil to college campuses all over the United States. But health professionals question the health effects of this type of underwear. “From a medical standpoint, it’s just not advisable,” said Jamie Hixon, a special registered nurse from the Escambia County […]

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Poem: I LOVE YOU

I love you. Though I’ve never been in love before and don’t actually know what love is and I’m sure I’m not supposed to be feeling it this soon and with you so who knows what Im really talking about when I say it anyway. Yet, I love you. I […]

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Poem: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH

And thus I find myself in love once more, Constantly longing for the one I adore. For all I know I’m jumping head first in a trap, Believing what she says is true while others doubt. And so here I am, doing my best day after day, Trying to please […]

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Poem: HE IS

He kisses my mind and caresses my heart. He loves my presence and adores my smile. He anoints my soul and illuminates my thoughts. He is my strong tower, the rock upon which I look up to kiss away my blues as he explores and smoothes over the curves of […]

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Will ‘Presidential Nine’ grow?

The first football game of the season will be against Delaware State University, and the field is clear to make way for the Marching 100. The FAMU drum majors, better known as the “Presidential Nine,” will walk on field to signal the band and hype up the crowd. But with […]

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Greek graffiti mystery

Certain Greek organizations from the University have garnered negative attention recently. However, University officials and Greek members are puzzled by the recent graffiti spotted on the Greek wall located on Palmer Avenue near Lee Hall. Brandon Alexander, 22, president of the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. […]