What happens in the bedroom used to be kept a secret, but recently, discussing intimate details about sex has become the new norm. The conversation of when, where and how people have sex seems to roll off everyone’s tongue. However, having that one-on-one conversation with a potential sex partner […]
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College students need to take advantage of resources
College is a place where students go to receive a higher education, but sometimes I wonder if students take their education as seriously as they should. Whether you are a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior, we are in college for one reason: to educate ourselves. Our school offers many resources […]
Caring with excellence? Students want to see change
As students make their way to classes for the first time on Florida A&M’s campus, they are overwhelmed and bursting with excitement at the thought of a new journey. There are new activities, students and professors to meet. But not soon after, there is talk among the students about […]
Obamacare expansion in Florida affects us all
When Gov. Rick Scott held a press conference on Wednesday to announce that he wants Florida to participate in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as “Obamacare,” my heart skipped a beat. Scott, who is running for re-election in 2014, needs this to improve his image with […]
Pay it forward to help future Rattlers
As graduation nears, the recurring question of “will I give back to my beloved institution once I graduate?” continues to arise. I feel this is something all alumni should do after graduation. However, I often feel as if I’m alone in this sentiment. Most of my classmates say they […]
Not another natural hair debate
In the black community, it seems very prevalent that we divide ourselves from one another among mundane issues. One day it’s light skin versus dark skin, the educated versus the uneducated and now popular natural versus relaxed hair. For those unfamiliar with this issue, natural hair is hair that […]
Black women on TV are negatively portrayed
As I turn through TV channels trying to find something decent to watch, I cannot help but think, “Not another angry black woman.” Several broadcasting networks are brining in ratings by displaying a negative stereotype of African-American women. The sad thing about it is, black women are most entertained […]
Don’t count on my vote
Maybe “I just don’t feel like it” isn’t a valid reason to not vote, but it’s one of mine. Every semester (whether it is every semester or every year-it feels like every semester), people get really friendly around Florida A&M’s campus. I don’t dislike it because I’m not from Miami, […]
The rebirth of natural hair
The growing number of black women transitioning from relaxed to natural hair has created a strong movement within the hair care community. It has also created slight divisions between those who opt to stick with chemically treated hair. This is a movement characterized by self-discovery and health. There are […]
The HBCU advantage: Predominately black schools foster self-exploration
Earlier today, I was asked if we really need HBCUs. She wasn’t saying historically black colleges and universities are bad, but she wondered if we really had a need for them. Referencing an NPR interview of John Silvanus Wilson Jr. – who is gearing to be the 11th president […]