Dysfunctional families, scandalous secrets and delicious drama seem to be the norm in Tallahassee Little Theatre’s production of “The Lion in Winter.” Written by playwright James Goldman and directed by Charles Olsen, the show boasts a brilliant cast, witty dialogue, beautiful costumes and clever sets–all of the right […]
Author: Jaylen Christie
Florida politicians meet to discuss scholarships
Earlier this month, the House Democratic Caucus joined the Florida Retail Federation in an annual retail industry dinner to discuss the annual budget and educational scholarships. Guests included the president of FRF Rick McAllister, Rep. Alan Williams, Rep. Dwight M. Bullard, and other Florida politicians. Representatives from The Walt Disney […]
Endangered birds relocated to increase survival
Over the past 20 years, the National Forests in Florida have played a critical role in recovering the red-cockaded woodpecker. The red-cockaded woodpecker is a small bird measuring about seven inches long and identified by its white cheek patch and black and white barred back. More than 530 […]
Defense looks to regroup against Hampton on Saturday
The Rattler defense is still looking to hit its stride after nine games into the season. A 7-2 overall record (5-1 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) puts the Rattlers right behind the South Carolina State Bulldogs (8-1, 6-0 in the MEAC). No one on the team believes they have […]
Students and panel discuss real world issues
#8220;Real World, Real Talk” was held Thursday night in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Lecture Hall. The event offered students a lively atmosphere with a very serious undertone. The anticipated event, which is hosted annually by the FAMU Society of Professional Journalists, featured an adult male and […]
Funds for homecoming concert still being questioned
Recent media coverage of the 2009 Homecoming Concert has raised concerns among Florida A&M student body and staff. On Nov. 18, the official financial records of the 2009 Homecoming Concert will be finalized. In an email, Henry L. Kirby, associate vice president for student life and dean of […]
Engineering student wins top honor
Florida A&M has another student to add to its long list of achievers. Shari M. Briggs, a FAMU-FSU mechanical engineering master’s cooperative student, won the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 20th Undergraduate Research Symposium in San Juan, Puerto Rico at the Ana G. Méndez University. Briggs’ address on, “Heat […]
Newly appointed judge in limbo
History is on hold in Gadsden County and the black community is upset. In the only predominantly black county in the state of Florida, Gov. Charlie Crist has placed Kathy Garner’s appointment as the first woman and first black county judge to be appointed for the Gadsden County Courts on […]
Seminoles fall in Death Valley
Going into Saturday’s game against the Clemson Tigers, the FSU Seminoles were still in the hunt for a potential ACC championship bid, amidst the onslaught of issues on the season, but those aspirations came crumbling down. Florida State’s misfortunes during this tumultuous year have been felt both on […]
Young promoter parties for purpose
Mixing fun with fundraising. That is the mission of FAMU alum Joe Womack. Womack, 30, who goes by the name “Joey Digital”, is the mastermind to the Young Alumni Movement and CEO of the social event Web site, DIGITALGUESTLIST. The Mobile, Ala. native and 2003 graduate of the School of […]