Author: Pernell Mitchell | Senior Writer

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Protestors fight for transgender students

ldquo;No Hate in my State,” and “No Hate in the White House,” were words expressed on protesters’ boards at Feb. 24’s demonstration for transgender student rights. The lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community of Tallahassee gathered on the steps of The Capitol and protested for transgender student rights. Speakers such […]

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LGBT community connects through Equality Florida

ldquo;We have your back today, tomorrow and forever,” said Hannah Willard, public policy director for Equality Florida, to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. On Feb. 21 at Midtown Caboose, Equality Florida held an event to allow the LBGT community to mingle and connect with one […]

Sports

Rattlers lose in double OT

In what had to be one of the most thrilling games of the season, the Norfolk State Spartans out lasted the Famu Rattlers in double overtime, 77-65. Saturday’s game at the Lawson Center had a fairly thin, but spirited crowd who were all energized during the exciting game, […]

Lifestyles

ART Talks with Florida Highwayman

With the stroke of a brush, some oil paint, and an empty canvas full of opportunity, Curtis Arnett and the Florida Highwaymen are some of the most demanded landscape artists today. The Florida Highwaymen were a group of self-taught African American artists, 25 males and one female, who painted some […]

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Is Black History Month still relevant?

Black History Month is upon us. As the nation prepared for the annual celebration of African-American history, culture, and achievements, the Florida A&M University campus community is conspicuously quiet about the festivities. African-American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson founded Black History Month in 1926. “Negro History Week”, its original name […]

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No. 3 ranked Seminoles down lady Rattlers 5-0

Florida State freshman Cassidy Davis stole the show as the No. 3 Seminoles defeated the Lady Rattlers Wednesday night by a score of 5-0. Davis recorded the win after going six strong innings, allowing zero runs, two hits, and six strikeouts. The freshman star got it done […]