According to the Tallahassee Democrat, a federal judge will decide on Oct. 7 whether the Federal Emergency Management Agency should disclose the names and addresses of those who received nearly $5.3 billion in payments after last year’s hurricanes. A group of newspapers filed suit after FEMA refused to disclose that […]
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Food lovers can please their palates locally
While Tallahassee isn’t known for its big city appeal, it is known for some of the best cuisines. Although restaurants like the Olive Garden and Carrabba’s Italian Grill are already popular, I want to introduce you to some of the best food in Tallahassee. Our first stop is India. Reangthai […]
Investing now could mean fortunes later
Presently, there are a wide variety of investment opportunities available to an individual seeking to generate money for themselves outside of their annual income. One difficulty that young professional might face upon beginning their career is the best way to utilize these options. “One thing I plan on investing in […]
Pompey sets sights on record
Rashard Pompey is not only in a hurry; he’s in a rush. The senior is in a hurry to be the no. 1 all-time Florida A&M University running back and he only has to rush 1,398 more yards the rest to get there. Rashard Pompey is a senior, star running […]
Black and minimalism unite to give birth to a new trend in fashion
Minimalizing in Black is Back Have you ever heard the phrase, “Who’s that in all that BLACK?” This fall you will. What embodies this hot trend are the enduring color black and the timeless concept of minimalism. Minimalism is a fashion concept based on using little to no accessories or […]
Athlete reflects on experience
It was an eerie silence although the gigantic stadium was sold out. Out of the silence came my coach’s voice echoing,”Interception Corey…We need an interception!” It felt as if things were operating in slow motion as I watched the opposing quarterback throw the football. While keeping my eyes on the […]
Financial aid isn’t customer friendly
he Financial Aid Department at FAMU does not have the greatest reputation with the student body. Employees in the department have been known to be dishonest, inefficient and unqualified. The negligence of employees has put students in a terrible disposition. In many cases, employees have lost important documents, stolen money […]
Alumni unite to show their creativity and versatility in the film industry
Most of the world has heard the familiar Bible story of the Prodigal Son. However, Florida A&M graduates Rob Hardy and Will Packer have modernized that story and brought it to the big screen with their newest film, “The Gospel.” Scheduled to open in theaters Oct. 7, “The Gospel” features […]
Government to cut spending for relief efforts
As the federal government enters a new fiscal year, legislators search for ways to fund hurricane relief efforts without plunging the national deficit further into the red. The U.S. government has appropriated more than $62 billion to help rebuild the gulf coast that hurricane Katrina destroyed on Aug. 29. That […]
Bill Bennett raises brows
When did personal attacks become the weapon of choice for black pendants, and since when are people’s personal “sensitivities” taken into consideration when deciding if a particular statement is valid? On Bill Bennett’s television show Bill Bennett’s Morning in America, a person called in and made the claim that the […]