A bill created to eliminate the theft of valuable metals is moving fast through legislation because legislators do not want to lose more businesses or lives. The bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Norman, R-Tampa, increases penalties for copper theft that damages or interrupts utilities or communication services. If Gov. Rick […]
Author: Spencer Henderson
Green light for energy fund
Tuesday Rattlers were given the chance to vote to further Florida A&M’s status as a green university. The question: “Would you support a small per credit hour student renewable energy fee between 25 cents and $1, which could only be used for energy efficiency and renewable energy on […]
The Perfect vintage Find
The Other Side Vintage, which has been family owned and operated for 13 years, has become a staple in the Railroad Square community. As customers walk, bike and drive into the square, it is the first store to greet them. The products that the store offers have attracted customers […]
Nearly A Decade Of Artists; Gone But Not Forgotten
With the death of two legends from the music industry during Black History Month, it came natural for me to briefly talk about some other music greats who died. In the past nine years death has claimed the lives of many unique voices from the music industry. There are […]
Pioneers Gala to honor notable Tallahassee citizens
The John G. Riley Center and Museum of African-American History and Culture, “Riley House” is celebrating black History Month by honoring African-American mid wives from the 19th and mid 20th century. The eighth Annual Cufflinks and Pearls Applause for the Pioneers Gala is scheduled for Friday Feb. 24 from 8 […]
Voting Polls Are A Joke
With all the hype of the elections around campus, my curiosity got the best of me. Candidates, as well as their entourages, were out in droves passing out colorful fliers, T-shirts and doughnuts. Campaigns included a wide range of unique displays of singing melodies to elaborate orange and green […]
International Education Week
The Office of International Education and Development will be hosting International Week Feb. 27 to March 2. The 2012 International Week, called Globalization: A Reality for 21st Century Students, is geared toward informing students about international opportunities and internships. The week of events begins Monday with the Roll Call […]
Mercer Bears Steamroll Baseball Team 19-1
The rain delay would not be enough stop to the scoring attack of the Mercer Bears, as they offered the Rattler baseball team a tough defeat by a 19-1 margin Wednesday afternoon at the Moore-Kittles baseball complex. The Rattlers drop to an early 1-3 on the season, while the Bears […]
Students rally for “Yes” on non-discrimination referendum
Students and community supports gathered at the Eternal Flame in the Florida A&M quadrangle to celebrate the passing of an LGBT non-discrimination referendum Thursday. Originally scheduled to happen before the referendum was passed, the rally was meant the let students know about the LGBT presence on FAMU’s campus. The […]
A Different World: Welcome to My Life
Born in the heart of Detroit, I am the oldest of three children and a hopeful survivor of my parent’s legacy. By no stroke of anyone’s imagination was my family wealthy. My parents were teenagers who struggled to finish high school with two children. After witnessing the death of my […]