Student body presidents from twelve universities in Florida learned more about the New Florida initiative in a meeting with Gov. Charlie Crist after the Capitol’s rally. Crist informed the student leaders in the hour-long meeting about the initiative and what it will bring to the table to help universities deal […]
Author: Matthew Richardson
Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County fight for Gretna’s citizens safety
#8220;We’re going to incinerate our way to the future,” James Maloy, the president of Concerned Citizens of Gadsden County, said in yesterday’s Florida A& M Green Coalition meeting. Dr. Edward Holifield, a Tallahassee cardiologist, pointed out a sad reality that many in the audience did not know. ” Statistics show […]
Digital camera a lifestyle necessity for the 21st century society
Everyone is in need of a good digital camera. Grandmothers need to keep track of every minute detail of what goes on around them. Moms need to chronicle their children’s lives. Dads need to take pictures of sports. College students need to do a multitude of things that involve photography […]
FAMU Haiti Relief program continues strong one month later
Florida A&M established a Haiti Relief program for residents affected by the island’s devastating earthquake on Jan.12, 2010. There has been much effort made by FAMU to assist Haiti during their time of misfortune and adversity. After the quake FAMU quickly created a program to help victims in Haiti as […]
Rally in Tally
On Thursday, the Florida Students Association sponsored an event to promote the New Florida Initiative, which is designed to increase university funding. FSA is requesting the appropriation of $100 million for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. This is designed to be a five to seven year plan for long-term investment in […]
Toyota’s cars malfunction seems to not affect customers loyalty
Although some Florida Toyota owners say the company’s recent recalls initially left them confused and upset, Toyota’s customer service and rapid response has eased their stress. “Toyota has really been on top of reaching out to all customers swiftly, and I applaud them for that,” said Justin Harris, 21, a […]
Women’s right of abortion in risk
Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in the United States. Roe v. Wade (1973) made it possible for women to legally abort their pregnancies for any reason as long as the fetus is not viable. Rep. Charles Van Zant has made it known that he is anti-abortion and […]
Florida lawmakers want to ban the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
Florida lawmakers are working to faze out the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test from the state’s primary schools. The test is given to students in grades thirds thru tenth, but only determines promotion for third, eighth and tenth graders. The test has been under scrutiny for being too critical of students […]
College students in spiritual dilemma
Throughout college, many students focus so much on building their resumes that everything else slips their mind. The thrill of coming to college and entering a new environment causes some students to put their spiritual lives on the backburner. Many students do not go to church, so some try reading […]
Raheem DeVaughn releases ” The Love & War Master Peace”
The album was released on March 2, and features guest appearances by various artists. Ludacris and Jill Scott loaned their vocal talent alongside DeVaughn. The album is packed with artists that contrast in a nice blended way. “Bulletproof” is the first single from the album. It was released on Sept.22 […]