Opinion: We Need a Public Safety Campus Redo

Opinion: We Need a Public Safety Campus Redo

Nothing about moving forward with the city’s proposed Public Safety Campus feels right to me. This opinion is based on the fact, that after doing some research, it appears there are no answers in the public record to major questions about the project. For starters, we do not know how much it is going to […]

Why Choose Tallahassee Classical School?

Why Choose Tallahassee Classical School?

By Priscilla West This August, approximately 450 students will begin studies at Tallahassee Classical School, Leon County’s newest tuition-free public charter school. With the first admissions lottery, my husband and I find ourselves in the fortunate position to choose whether our children will be among them. Charter schools justify their existence by offering alternative teaching […]

In the Arena: Gillum’s Past and Future?

In the Arena:  Gillum’s Past and Future?

Andrew Gillum is an ambitious person.  He ran to be the Chair of the Florida Democratic Party but lost to Ron Smith of Alachua County.  He wanted to run for Congress, but Al Lawson declared for the position so he did not run.  Lawson won the seat. Mr. Gillum decided to run for Governor.  He […]

Parker’s Perspective: The High Cost of Playing Sports to Earn An Education

Parker’s Perspective: The High Cost of Playing Sports to Earn An Education

With the news that Deondre Francois is returning to Florida State University for his last year, my immediate thoughts regarded how much more damage this young quarterback can endure. Francois not only missed an entire season to injury, a review of the highlight reel will show him being pummeled on numerous occasions, including sustaining concussions. […]

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