Former King of Orange and Green, Travis Roberts, lost his crown due to failure to meet academic requirements of the royal court. According to Roberts, the criterion to maintain the crown is having a 2.5 grade point average from the time of election until the end of the upcoming school […]
Author: Alexia McKay
Old FAMU DRS gets new occupants
The building that once held grade school students in its classrooms is now replaced with college students from Tucker hall. The old FAMU Developmental Research School has become the temporary holding spot for Tucker Hall classrooms and offices while construction is being done to improve the building. David Jackson, chairman […]
Games bring weapons
Within an hour after the conclusion of the first FAMU home football game, three victims, ranging in age from 14 to 20-years-old suffered from gunshot injuries. FAMU football player Lonvontae Page suffered injuries to his shoulder. Page’s 14-year-old cousin suffered injuries on his chin. “I was with his family leaving […]
Reaves coverage taken too far
Being a member of the press, I am all for freedom of speech. I have been known to ruffle some feathers with what some may deem “racy” or “tasteless” editorials. But the aforementioned are my opinions.Things are different when I am acting in the role of a reporter. My ethics […]
Should there be a curfew for Leon County minors?
Recently, the Leon County police department has looked into instituting a curfew for minors, or “persons aged 17 and under.” This curfew is meant to keep the younger generations off the streets when they should be home, safe and away from potential harm.It could also be argued that the curfew […]
American mission unclear
For nearly eight years America has occupied Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Thursday the war is worth fighting and the U.S. may send more troops to Afghanistan after months of publicly resisting an increase. He sounds confused. President Obama campaigned on ending the war but ordered an additional 21,000 […]
Obama’s address to students encourages discipline
#8220;If you quit on school – you’re quitting on your country,” President Barack Obama said in an address to America’s schoolchildren yesterday afternoon. I’m not sure if I missed the part where Obama brainwashed America’s schoolchildren, but it sounded like a pretty inspirational speech, even for college students. Since the […]
Art collection showcases black history
Florida A&M University students will get a taste of culture and find ancient artifacts within the personal art collection of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey at the Mary Brogan Museum of Art & Science starting September 11. The museum will host, The Kinsey Collection: Shared Treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey, […]
Local theatre stages classic production
There will be shining lights, alluring acts, and spectacular performances as Tallahassee Little Theatre puts on a community production of “The Producers.” The 2005 critically acclaimed musical was originally performed on Broadway starring actors Nathan Lane, Mathew Broderick and Uma Thurman. “The Producers” was a groundbreaking hit. The 2001 play […]
Maximize your wardrobe to stay in style
The recession is taking a toll on students who want to stay fashionable in these trying times. Staying in style does not have to break the wallet. Some stores, like Ross, offer up to 60 percent off department store prices. Ross carries an abundance of brand name apparel and shoes […]