This year, as an incoming freshman, my on-campus dorm living did not meet the standards that I had hoped for. All I expected was a clean and comfortable room with decent space where I can interact with female counterparts. Unfortunately, by living in Paddyfote housing, I received the exact opposite. […]
Author: Aaron Johnson
Staff Ed.: Home Alone or Not?
Spring Break has ended and it is time for Rattlers to get back into the swing of things. While a few of us are looking forward to graduation, the rest of us are looking forward to summer vacation. However, one of the things that most of us need to start […]
2011 Looking Good for Ne-Yo
For Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Shaffer Chimere Smith Jr., better know as Ne-Yo, 2010 was a big year: his fourth album Libra Scale, which he described as a venture into unknown waters, was relased and he saw the birth of his daughter. 2011 looks to be no different. […]
A Taste of Latin America
Replace the silence of Coleman Library with the commotion of flat screen TVs, food sizzling and Latin music playing. The food is being cooked in the kitchen, and all the tables between the restroom and the register are filled with hungry customers ready to eat. While most college students plan […]
Sampson and Young to Reopen in August
Renovations to Sampson and Young hall are set for completion by July. They are scheduled for opening to male students in August. “When I first arrived at FAMU, there was not enough housing for students, I think it is good to add additional housing on campus for students,” said Brian […]
Walking Distance
Apartment hunting season has begun for many college students in the Tallahassee area. For upperclassmen, this is an experience filled with headaches, tough decision-making and a veritable mountain of paper work. Many first-year students, however, are embarking upon a new adventure. One of the first things students consider when scoping […]
Experts Predict Boost to Local Economy from Legislative Session
As the recession continues in Florida, a second boost could impact Tallahassee’s economy this year, following the one it received during the Gubernatorial Inauguration. With the 2011 Florida legislative session underway from March 8, Tallahassee economist and tourism experts are indicating that the local communities could receive a large financial […]
City Postpones Bus-Bike Lane for Tennessee Street
The City of Tallahassee has postponed a pilot project that would add a bus and bike lane to the existing six-lane Tennessee Street. The city’s Long Range Community Based Planning Target Issue Committee has been developing the idea of including a hybrid lane on the one of Tennessee Street between […]
Top Seven Pet Peeves about Roommates
The following list applies to both dorm and apartment living. 1. Taking my things: Just because we are roommates, we may wear the same size, or eat the same foods, does not mean you just up and take my stuff. If you want to keep your fingers I suggest you […]
Two FAMU Graduates Lead Congressional Staffs
Florida A&M graduates Virgil Miller and Tasha Cole are serving as chiefs-of-staff for two lawmakers in Congress. “I think it is good that the graduates have been appointed. Anytime somebody is recognized on a national level it is good for the university,” said Anthony Reel, 19, a sophomore economics student […]