Author: Sean Jensen

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Randy Moss makes public apology

During an emotional nine-minute news conference on Thursday afternoon, Vikings receiver Randy Moss was somber and apologetic about the recent incident involving a Minneapolis traffic official, though he did not apologize to her. “It’s been a real long couple of days for me,” he said. “I am human. I am […]

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Fines increase for not wearing seatbelts

Students can face a $60 fine for not wearing their seatbelt according to the Tallahassee Police Department. These new penalties are part of the Buckle Up Florida, “Click it or Ticket” campaign in the state. Last year the “Click It or Ticket” campaign led to 30,000 citations statewide along with […]

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Arm kids with sex education

One out of every eight teenagers is pregnant, according to The Times Mirror Company. That is a problem. So how can eradicating sexuality education from the public schools even be an issue? According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the pregnancy rate for teenagers 15-19 has decreased 22 percent […]

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Know your roles, ladies, gentlemen

You hear the thudding of a trunk attempting to stay shut against the heavy vibrations underneath. You see brightly colored patches of boxer shorts underneath pants slipping further than they should in the name of fashion. You hear the calls of, “Hey, girl!” Any zoologist can tell you, these are […]

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Clubs promote registration

With intensity mounting as the deadline to register to vote approaches for the Nov. 5 general election, campus organizations are doing all they can to get students registered. Teaming up in pairs, members of the NAACP went to The Moon, Late Night Library, BW3 and The Grove last week with […]

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Adoption law brands scarlet letter on mothers

#8220;Barbara Wire, 23, black hair, brown eyes, medium height, in search of 60-something man, gray hair, hazel eyes who lodged in Motel Roachey in Chattahoochie, Wisc., Oct.5, 2001. May have fathered child.” Ever placed an ad like that? If you have tried to give up your child for adoption in […]

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FSU begins search for new leader

In its first meeting since Florida State University President Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte announced his resignation, the transition committee discussed proposing Search Advisory Committee members and guidelines for selecting a new president. The transition committee, which is comprised of several trustees, will make recommendations to the full board at a later […]

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Venom victimizes TSU Tigers

The Rattlers made a statement to Tennessee State and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Saturday, beating the Tigers 37-24 in the annual Atlanta Football Classic. Although FAMU starting quarterback Casey Printers missed his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury, backup quarterback Reggie Hayes was spectacular. He accounted for […]

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India.Arie’s ‘Voyage’ enlightens

On her “Voyage to India” she found love and happiness. India.Arie’s sophomore album, “Voyage to India,” is a velvety wave of romantic reassurance. In her debut album “Acoustic Soul,” she was “Ready for Love” and- from the sounds of this latest release – she’s found it. Six of the 12 […]

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Millennium museum exhibits ‘Ice Age’

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science is bringing a little of the past to the present with its “After the Dinosaur Prehistoric Beasts” exhibit. The museum has transformed its first floor into the Ice Age using skylights, sound effects and plants. “It is a great opportunity for kids […]