In a room full of city and state employees getting a dose of racial sensitivity training, I heard the word “cracker,” as it refers to a Caucasian person. I widened my eyes at the sound of the racial slur and briefly skimmed the room for the slightest responsive gesture […]
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Tips on how to be a good wingman this homecoming
Although FAMU doesn’t have an official fall break, each year, the last week in October unofficially serves as our first semester spring break. When homecoming hits “the Hill,” people from all over the country flock to Tallahassee for this one event. Like most Rattlers, I too have visitors coming in […]
Tasty foods of concessions are not as good for our health as they are for our taste buds
Concession stands boasting fried catfish and french fries, pork ribs drenched in barbecue and mustard-based sauce, diabetic lemonade, sweet tea and smoothies and deep-fried funnel cakes slathered in bleached, refined powdered sugar will cluster Wahnish Way in honor of FAMU’s homecoming week. Mouth-watering dishes at ridiculously low prices in […]
The Pros and Cons of FAMU’s Homecoming
1. Pro: Unity. Its nice to see the older an newer generations of Rattlers coming together for a common cause. 2. Con: Random Creepers. Homecoming wold be complete without an influx of random non-students or alumni. 3. Pro: Class Cancellations. Even though class is not in session on the Friday […]
Don’t ask don’t tell ruling still far off
On Sept. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips, ruled that the U.S. Military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was unconstitutional. Following this ruling another major step has been made in the fight for equality for gays and lesbians in the armed services. According to Defense.gov, Oct. 19, “The Pentagon […]
NRA out shooting the American public
The National Rifle Association has scored one of its landmark victories with the recent enactment of laws allowing for the possession of loaded handguns into bars in four states, Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia. This wouldn’t be so horrifying if it weren’t for common sense and the long-established two-way correlation […]
Financial Aid: It’s not all their fault
No one can deny that money has long been a source of frustration for both students and faculty at FAMU. As October ushers in midterm season, some students still have not received financial aid disbursement and some teachers have only recently received payment for working the summer semester. However, while […]
Why vote ‘no’ on Amendment 4?
Amendment 4 is arguably the most divisive issue on Florida election ballots this November. The mandate would grant taxpayers the right to vote on whether a local government can adopt new comprehensive land use plans, allowing for residential and commercial development. The prevalence of both has plagued Florida. Amendment […]
Delta Kappa Epsilon fouls up again
The Delta Kappa Epsilon International Fraternity has come under fire again. This week, the Yale University chapter of DKE was asked to suspend all pledge activities after having pledges chant obscenities against women on campus. According to the Associated Press, The chants included phrases such as “No means yes, yes […]
Tyler Perry’s movies follow the same format
When a new Tyler Perry movie is coming out, it is not a matter of who will see it in the black community-it is a matter of when. Black people support black business, especially in places where there aren’t many blacks present, like the movies. It is exciting and refreshing […]