I cannot stand construction, especially when it has to do with the roads. While I agree that Gaines Street is in DESPERATE need of repair, the inconvenience of the construction doesn’t seem worth it. My morning commute is already quite hectic as I fight my way onto Tallahassee’s busy streets, […]
Author: Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez
Blues-Classical Fusion Comes to Tallahassee
Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues concert is coming on Thursday at the Thomasville Center of the Arts. This evening will be a night of relaxation featuring the smooth and rhythmic sounds of the blues “juxtaposed” with classical music. Corky Siegel, the founder of the Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, does not like […]
Malcolm X is My Hero
As an African-American growing up in upper middle class suburbs, I was raised in a predominately white neighborhood. From the soccer and tennis teams to the various social functions, white people surrounded me. In elementary school and high school I went to predominately white schools where I was typically the […]
Lady Rattlers Get to Win Number-14
Offensive spark by Kimberly Sparkman was all the Lady Rattlers needed, as her 19 points paved the way to their 14th straight victory. The women’s basketball team (17-5, 10-0 MEAC) skated past the North Carolina A&T Aggies (10-13, 5-5 MEAC) 68-63 Monday night in the Al Lawson Center. The Aggies’ […]
Lady Rattlers Softball Goes to Clermont for Season Opener
The Lady Rattler Softball team will have a chance to improve its away-game performance right away, as it will play its season-opener on the road. The Florida A&M softball team will begin the 2012 season during the Dot Richardson Tournament against the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Friday in Clermont, Fla. […]
Everything Better in Pairs: Twin Births Double for Women over 30
One in every 30 babies is born with a twin, an all-time high that is almost double the birthrate of twins in the 70s and 80s, according to a study by the Center of Disease Control. Twin births among every ethnicity have jumped, including the African-American community, which have always […]
Men’s Tennis Seeks Redemption in Nicholls State Showdown
Looking to redeem itself after a 4-0 loss to South Alabama on Sunday, the Florida A&M men’s tennis team is rebuilding its focus as its match against Nicholls State nears. The coaches and players said they are rebuilding their focus as their match against Nicholls State on Saturday nears. FAMU […]
Shaker Heights Robbery Leaves One Dead
What police say was a possible drug deal gone wrong left one dead, others injured and the deceased’s cousin charged with homicide. On Sunday afternoon, officers from the Tallahassee Police Department responded to an incident at Shaker Heights apartment complex on Wahnish Way where at least one person had been […]
Baseball is more than just a sport; it’s life
I am a happy man. I have neither fallen into a large sum of money, nor have I found the love of my life. No, I am happy because finally after a long, mysteriously warm winter, football season is over and the real sports, baseball and basketball, are thrust into […]
Men’s Tennis Overthrows Tulane 5-2
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team (3-3) had a rough start on the season but is slowly creating team chemistry. With a winning mindset, the Rattlers left nothing but net against the Tulane University Green Wave Friday (2-3), earning a 5-2 victory. This feat marked FAMU’s third consecutive victory, as […]