Over the hot summer months, students frequently store their belongings as they start their vacation, often using storage units. But in some cases, customers fail to pay their storage bill. This can result in the owners selling the abandoned items at an auction. Na’Porshia Taylor witnessed one of these auctions. […]
Author: Diasha Henley | Staff Reporter
FAMU student launches fashion business
Kerry Hartley Kerry Hartley has always dressed to impress. His goal is to always look his best. Now a senior environmental studies major at Florida A&M University, Hartley knew that fashion was his passion and wanted a way to express his vision. “Fashion has always been something I love to […]
Rattlers lose in the second round of the MEAC tournament
Senior guard, Desmond Williams dribbling the ball down the court during the game. Photo credit: FAMU Athletics. The Florida A&M men’s basketball team managed to get to the second round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference after beating Howard University but came up short against Hampton University 75-71 as they […]
Major renovations coming to Rickards High School this summer
The Leon County School Board has agreed to do sweeping renovations to Rickards High School. For what seems like forever the Rickards community has been asking the School Board for some support in trying to get funds to renovate Rickards High School, most of the schools buildings have had […]
TPD and LCSO fire two officials on sexual assault accusations in a week
Within the last week, both Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Tallahassee Police Department have fired officers on sexual harassment allegations. On the night of February 25th, Officer Vincent Crump, whom had only been with TPD for a year, was accused of sexual battery after a traffic stop on Thomasville […]
COPPS still in search of new dean
Photo credit: pharmacy.famu.edu With 10 members present for the Search & Screening Committee, the table was set for meeting number nine in search of a new dean for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. At approximately 2:45 PM, Dr. Reginald Perry, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and […]
Rain-delayed game leads to extra innings loss for Rattlers
Jackie Miles Jr. played all 11 innings at catcher for the Rattlers against Florida Gulf Coast. Photo credit: Sydne Vigille Pushed back two and a half hours, the Wednesday baseball game between the Florida A&M Rattlers and Florida Gulf Coast began at 6:30 pm. FAMU got off to […]
The Black Panther Celebration Party
Attorney Benjamin Crump, Commissioner Bill Proctor, and Joe Bullard pose with arms crossed as a representation of “Wakanda” in the movie Black Panther. Last Wednesday, Commissioner Bill Proctor, District 1, and Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump hosted “The Black Panther Party” at The Moon nightclub. The Black Panther […]
Are Tallahassee new developments unequal?
Map of all of the major developments undergoing construction in the Tallahassee area. Photo credit: data.tallahassee.com There are not too many places you can go in Tallahassee without seeing some sort of construction site or “coming soon” sign. Florida’s capital has more than 100 new development projects currently in the […]
Students and Alumni gather to celebrate 70 years of FAMU ROTC
Integrity, leadership, and legacy were among the many values recognized during the Florida A&M Army Reserve Officer Training Corps 70th anniversary week held from Feb 24 – Mar 3. Beginning in 1948, The FAMU ROTC was implement as a part of the Florida Normal & Industrial College for Colored […]