Florida A&M baseball coaches and players hope renovations to their field can help lift school spirit in light of negative press that has recently plagued the university. Since September, on a $4,000 budget, FAMU baseball head coach Willie Brown and his players have been working alongside the maintenance department […]
Author: Brandon Lee
Safety forum addresses the issues
The campus is still mourning the loss of drum major Robert Champion along with fielding the recent allegations of hazing by members of organizations that have come forward. Campus officials continue to take actions against hazing by hosting a two-day forum of anti-hazing and safety meetings. Student Government Association […]
Judicial branch left behind
The judicial branch of Florida A&M’s Student Government Association wants more responsibility. Associate Chief of the judicial branch Louis Jean-Baptiste questioned Monday the senate’s decision to reduce funding to $2,400, and complained that the judicial branch is overlooked, which in turn, he said, hurts students. Speaking at the student senate’s […]
Palmer Goes to Court Jan. 18 to Update City
Like a tale out of a complicated romance novel, two young lovers will share a common day one last time. One will face a judge while the other’s family, friends and former teammates celebrate her death and 21st birthday. On Jan. 18, Starquineshia Palmer and public defender Steven Been will […]
Champion Family Disputes Son was Beaten for Being Gay
The parents of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion Jr. dispelled Tuesday rumors that their son was hazed because he was gay. They also announced plans to sue bus company Fabulous Coach Lines next week. Champion died after he was allegedly beaten in a ritual called "crossing Bus C," which […]
Taking a Chance with Tarot: Student Tries out Fortune-telling Card Game
Do you have a friend that tries anything? Things that make you question your friendship with them? Well, my friend has experienced tarot card reading, and this past First Friday, I paid $10 to do the same. I admit waiting for my turn I felt skeptical and excited, but who […]
His Mission through Music
World-renowned trumpet player Longineu Parsons says out of all the awards he’s received for his talents, teaching at Florida A&M has been the most rewarding. He has performed all over the world, receiving awards of high musical achievement in jazz music, but they fail by comparison. Parsons has been a […]
Adult Comedy Comes to Tallahassee Feb. 13
Throw out your superstitions and join the Tallahassee Little Theatre for a presentation of love, laughter and lust on Friday the 13. For two weeks, the Tallahassee Little Theatre will present The Little Dog Laughed, written by Douglas Carter Beane and directed by Randi Atwood. Nominated for a Tony in […]
Congresswoman to Introduce Anti-Hazing Bill
U.S. Representative Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has announced plans to introduce an anti-hazing bill to the House of Representatives when Congress reconvenes from its winter recess this month. The bill comes after the November death of Robert Champion, 26, who died after being beaten in a hazing ritual following the Florida […]
FAMU Students March to Florida Capitol
Pumped with the energy of last semester’s march to the governor’s mansion, students came together again to rally to the Capitol. Rallying against the voter suppression and cuts to education, students were ready. Ciara Taylor, creator of activist group Grand Theft Education, was filled with excitement to see those that came […]