It took the jury a mere 12 minutes to decide that Marissa Alexander was guilty for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after firing a warning shot at her abusive husband. Alexander pleaded self-defense and sought protection under the controversial “Stand Your Ground” law but was denied and sentenced to […]
Author: Precious Dorch-Robinson
Students forced to move out
On-campus residents at Florida A&M are outraged due to the closing of Paddyfote’s buildings A and B. “We’re a family,” said Terrell Jefferson, a first-year pre-nursing student from Tampa. “We’ve connected. There’s a bond, and now we have to split up.” Jefferson said it was crazy and unfair for him […]
Construction complete
Workers laid the final shingles on the roof of Florida A&M’s Sunshine Manor on Friday after weeks of renovations. The new roof is a more water resistant sheath that will be more durable and keep the building protected from the elements. With the hurricane season coming to a close, the […]
‘Shrek: the musical’ premieres in Quincy
#8220;Shrek: The Musical” premiered at the Quincy Music Theatre this weekend. The Broadway show wrapped a love story, fairy tales and comedy into a two-act musical for all ages. For many audience members such as Kristen Zinker, “Shrek: The Musical” was their first show at the Quincy Music Theatre, but […]
Freshmen elections
A few lucky freshmen have already made their mark as new Rattlers at Florida A&M by way of student leadership. Late Tuesday evening, the FAMU Electoral Commission posted the results of the 2013-2014 freshmen elections. Keenan Williams and Destini Webster are the new freshmen president and vice president. The pair […]
‘For Virgins’ challenges beliefs about sexuality
Dimmed lights and jazz music set a relaxing tone as audience members waited in anticipation for the monologue play to begin. “For Virgins Who Considered Fornication … When Masturbation Isn’t Enough” had its debut at Nefetari’s Fine Cuisine on Sunday evening. The play included a series of monologues, which focused […]
Tallahassee residents jam to ‘Jazz on Gaines Street’
Hundreds of people came out to celebrate “Jazz on Gaines Street” Sunday evening. Boulevard Park echoed soothing jazz rhythms from local talent such as Carlton Williams & The Legend Band, Mercy Jaye and saxophonist Chuck Crawford. The free jazz event was sponsored by R&B Ministries Inc. Denise Adams, director of […]
Nefetari’s to host ‘For Virgins…’ play
“For Virgins Who Considered Fornication … When Masturbation Isn’t Enough” will debut tonight at Nefetari’s. The series of monologues focuses on four virgins in their 30s: the paranoid virgin, the Christian virgin, the cocky virgin and the experienced virgin. As they reveal their struggles with lust, loneliness, desire and heartbreak, […]
Nefetari’s to host ‘For Virgins…’ play
#8220;For Virgins Who Considered Fornication … When Masturbation Isn’t Enough” will debut tonight at Nefetari’s. The series of monologues focuses on four virgins in their 30s: the paranoid virgin, the Christian virgin, the cocky virgin and the experienced virgin. As they reveal their struggles with lust, loneliness, desire and heartbreak, […]
We can’t take more standardized testing
Just when students thought they were freed from the nightmares of standardized testing in high school, the tests are now following them to college. A 2010 survey conducted for the Association of American Colleges and Universities found that only one in four employers thought colleges were doing an adequate job […]