Imagine leaving a store, but to your surprise, your car will not start. Many people experience situations such as this after neglecting their car. Michael Covington, a senior physics student from Miami, had this experience firsthand and learned from it. “I thought replacing the battery would help, but after […]
Author: William Pitts
New restaurant brings seafood galore
A new seafood restaurant has found its home in Tallahassee. The Front Porch, developed by Hunter and Harp, opened Oct. 30. The restaurant provides a unique experience with its raw bar, which features fresh locally sourced seafood, such as shellfish and crustacean. It also offers Florida lobster tails and […]
Parking availability aggravates students
Finding parking on campus is a challenge that Florida A&M student drivers experience regularly. It may be easy and convenient on some occasions, but for most students, it often becomes a hunt. The sufficiency of the condition, location and spacing of various parking spots are a controversial concern. “I don’t […]
Too much public affection
The kissing, the hugging, the constant body-to-body contact, might be acceptable behind closed doors, but when it’s flaunted in public, it becomes a problem. Public displays of affection (PDA) can be driven by many things. In some instances, the couple is so “in love” and unaware of who is […]
SGA funds Florida Classic trip for students
Florida A&M students registered on Thursday to attend the Florida Blue Florida Classic this weekend. The student senate allocated funds on Nov. 5 to provide 204 students with lodging and transportation for the price of a $10.75 game ticket. Students were notified via social media, text and email with […]
Reform SGA, by any means necessary
The election confetti has settled and Florida A&M students are left with the harsh reality of now. As I watched history being made again, I was left wondering what it will take for FAMU students to hold our elected Student Government Association officials accountable. Several students coordinated an early […]
Lady Rattlers Prepare for the MEAC Tournament
The Florida A&M Lady Rattlers volleyball team is two years removed from a Mid-Eastern Conference Athletic Championship (MEAC). The Lady Rattlers are looking to get back to the top this weekend in the MEAC tournament and earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Tanio Trifonov has his […]
Does the early bird always get the worm?
Waking up early and being a college student for some are two words that should never go together. Though many feel that waking up early has its benefits, there are some who see it as a negative. So one has to ask which is better, morning classes or night […]
Professor back to work after medical emergency
An adjunct history professor at Florida A&M who was taken to the hospital late last week appears to be okay. Danielle Buchanan, a public relations representative from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital said that there was no record of professor Jean Deese in the hospital’s patient system. “He could have come […]
Diet helps combat holiday pounds
As some students prepare for graduation and others for the holidays, the pressure of shedding a few pounds is still weighing heavy on the brain. With the stresses of 16-hour schedules, part time jobs and internships to maintain, healthy eating gets thrown out of the window. As a result, […]