Allow me to blow the dust off the game station control counter, insert a quarter or two and remind a few people why arcades are still relevant.Congratulations, you are now reading an article from a guy who can go into an arcade room with a $1.50 and be there all […]

Comedy fans are awaiting the movie debut of “Death at a Funeral,” the remake to the 2007 British film of the same name directed by Frank Oz.The movie features a predominantly African-American cast and includes popular comedians such as Martin Lawrence, Chris Rock and Tracy Morgan.When a disfunctional family reunites […]

Let’s get one thing straight. I love video games. I’ve pwned n00bs, caught ‘em all, finished the fight, gotten tactical, collected COG tags and found that air-headed princess that was always in another castle across various platforms for years. Arcades and consoles have provided equal amounts of entertainment for me. […]

Florida A&M students are encouraged to support the Hip-Hop Caucus, National Wildlife Federation, Green Coalition and the FAMU Environment and Sustainability Council in an attempt to enhance the environment.  There will be two live DJs spinning hip-hop music and a rally in support of clean energy and climate legislation. Special […]

Squads form and strategize. Safely in the courtyard, at least for now, they load weapons and discuss movement plans. The sun is long gone. The only visible light comes from lampposts and cellular phones of zombies calling for backup. The humans are cornered. The “Massacre at Ragan’s” is imminent.“We were […]

During its four-year run, ABC’s “Ugly Betty” skewered the New York fashion world, nabbing celebrity cameos from the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Shakira and Isaac Mizrahi. It turned America Ferrera, who played the plucky but style-challenged Betty Suarez, into a household name. And it landed a prestigious Peabody Award. As […]

With effortless precision, DanceBrazil captivated the audience with its storytelling in Lee Hall Saturday night. Dancers used a fusion of Afro-Brazilian movement, contemporary dance and capoeira to paint a beautiful picture inspired by the cultural tapestry of Brazil. “I loved the performance; at one point it seemed like a love […]

A rap music smackdown looms in a federal courtroom between oft-troubled impresario Marion “Suge” Knight and controversial star Kanye West over a shooting at a star-studded Miami Beach party. Knight, founder of Death Row Records and promoter of some of rap’s biggest acts, was shot in the right leg in […]

Florida A&M hosted “PUSH” a forum for Black Women that focuses on the empowerment of African-American women Thursday evening. “It was very enlightening to hear from women who have been where we are and I love that they were so open and real,” said Chantel Johnson, third-year psychology student from […]

There has been an influx of student patients at Florida A&M’s counseling center this semester. Sources attribute the rise to stress-related issues. Allison Lockard, a counselor at FAMU’s Sunshine Manor, said stress is very common among college-aged individuals. “Stress is an issue for students because they are trying to juggle […]