The U.S. Secret Service’s North Florida field reports that less than one percent of the currency in circulation in Florida is counterfeit. But one Tallahassee business owner said he is preparing for an increase in the prevalence of fake bills in his store. “This time of year, it actually starts […]
Author: Karl Etters
Bill to Protect Children of Undocumented Residents
Rep. Reggie Fullwood D-Jacksonville, has filed House Bill 441, which would allow children of undocumented parents to pay lower in-state resident tuition costs. The “Resident Status for Tuition Purposes,” bill was filed on Friday, Oct.1 at 11:29 a.m., days after the state was sued by five students who are Florida […]
Top ‘Ten’ Halloween Movies
10 scariest movies: When I saw these movies, it made me think…. 1. “Candyman” “…Ooooooohhh is all I can say!” -Aaron Tillman […]
President Ammons Wants to Reach Out to Students
In between his many speaking engagements and meetings, President James Ammons still finds time to get his hair cut in the Student Union barbershop or eat in the Cafeteria to interact with the student body. Ammons said he thinks it’s important to reach out and hear the needs of his […]
Brothas Call It Jungle Fever, but Sistas Call it Selling Out
Why do some black women have such a problem when black men date outside their race? Well, there are many branches on this tree. Historically, it can be traced back to how black males were constantly depicted as being lust-crazed over white women with the stereotype of the “black brute.” […]
FAMU Cross-Country Men Finish Second in Season
If the Florida A&M Men’s cross-country team was limited to one word to describe the conclusion of the 2011 Mid-Eastern Conference Championship, “storybook” would do it justice. Solidifying their goal, the men walked away from the MEAC Championship at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Md. on […]
Women Race to Second Place Finish
The women’s cross country team held true to its goal of coming in no lower than third in any meet this season. Florida A&M raced to a second place finish in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference cross-country championship on Saturday. The team traveled to the campus of Maryland Eastern Shore in […]
Pink-Tie Ball Highlights Noble Cause
Thursday night, I put on my black dress with ruffles and my hot pink pumps. Pink lipstick, pink blush, pink eye shadow, (but not too much) and my pink ribbon pin as I headed to Hotel Duval Level 8 to enjoy a night of fun and remembrance for the Annual […]
Experiences are Life’s Lessons
For as far back as I can remember, I’ve been interested in the human psyche. I have developed a passion for studying individuals from all walks of life. I’ve concluded that mostly everyone has an ultimate purpose in life. The problem: Many get so distracted with life’s various dilemmas that […]
FAMU Students Tour The White House
Ten Florida A&M students Friday toured The White House, met staffers there and explored the media nexus, the White House briefing room. They also met three Capitol Hill communications professionals who graduated from FAMU’s journalism program. Tiffany K. Bain, 22, Public Relations Graduate, from Miami, Fla.: “The biggest lesson that […]