The spirit-filled Homecoming week usually culminates in the annual SGA Homecoming Concert —but not this year. Though no official explanation has been given concerning the blank space on the homecoming itinerary where the student-funded concert should be, 2010 is as good a time as any to fill that void with […]
Opinions
Winning the lottery is not all that it’s cut out to be
It is no secret that the average college student is constantly strapped for cash; when finances are scarce people often look for ways to make a quick buck. A rational person would get a part-time job or cut back on spending, but a fair number of people do not always […]
HBCUs failing in financial aid accountability
Historically black colleges and universitieshave been the cornerstone in black education since the founding of the first HBCU, Cheney University, in Pennsylvania in 1837. Because of the prevalence of black colleges, black youth get the opportunity to attend institutions of higher learning with those who look like them. However, HBCUs […]
Schools need a facelift
Education is a hot topic for both Rick Scott and Alex Sink, who are in the race to become Florida’s next governor. Scott feels that more students should attend charter and private schools, while Sink argues more money should be given to public schools. Sink’s position is particularly vague and […]
The legacy still continues
In 123 years, FAMU has spawned thousands of success stories through sacrifice and dedication. The “college of love and charity,” words echoed by numerous generations are poised to resound for years to come. If the original founders, Thomas DeSaille Tucker and Nathan B. Young, could see what was at one […]
All I want is food, not attitude
Her eyes roll and gums smack as she flips her candy-colored hair to the side and prepares to take yet another order from a frustrated student. I’m pretty sure I ran into her at the Moon last week, but that might be the girl making breadsticks. She seems frustrated with […]
Conference call with President Obama
President Obama participated in a conference call with student-journalists on Monday to discuss issues affecting young Americans. More than 100 college and university media outlets took part in the conference call. During the discussion, Obama touched on hot-button issues like the Affordable Health Care for America Act and the economy. […]
Law students set the BAR high
The Florida Supreme Court and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners released bar examination statistical information for July 2010. The results? As expected, the usual suspects had the highest bar passage rates. The University of Florida had the highest bar passage rate for first-time examinees at 86.8 percent. Running a […]
Trees are good for our overall well-being
Of the many benefits offered by planting trees, the social aspect is most vital to the well-being of the campus. More trees on campus would improve the physical appearance of FAMU and supply a recreational setting. Trees in urban areas, such as FAMU’s campus, have many social benefits. The addition […]
Nothing to Bragg about
We all know that Bragg Memorial Stadium is a stronghold in the rich legacy that is Florida A&M athletics. We’ve witnessed the joys of victory and the heartbreak of defeat in “Our House.” These images have blinded the student body from the obvious modifications that need to be made to […]