The Florida House of Representatives passed a bill unanimously on Thursday requiring students to take civics classes at every grade level until the eighth grade. Students would then be required to pass an end of year exam in order to be promoted to high school, according to a report by […]

Penny-pinching is the story of the lives of so many struggling and independent college students. It is even more a reality for those reluctant to phone home for help. The unstable economy has put unemployment at 9.7 percent, according to the Department of Labor’s March 5 report. This is a […]

Native Hawaiians are close to obtaining their own government separate from Hawaii’s state government. The bill, US.1101, would recognize some 400,000 Native Hawaiians as an official tribe. Tribal designation would grant tax exemptions and other exclusive ethnic-based federal benefits. Independence for Native Hawaiians has been a staple in Washington since […]

Fraternities and sororities are, for some, an integral part of the college experience. Late nights, fun times with friends, five-hour cram sessions are par for the course at any university; students everywhere feel the need to further their experience by joining a Greek organization. Members of Greek organizations will argue […]

Florida lawmakers are working to faze out the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test from the state’s primary schools. The test is given to students in grades thirds thru tenth, but only determines promotion for third, eighth and tenth graders. The test has been under scrutiny for being too critical of students […]

Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in the United States. Roe v. Wade (1973) made it possible for women to legally abort their pregnancies for any reason as long as the fetus is not viable. Rep. Charles Van Zant has made it known that he is anti-abortion and […]

Haiti’s earthquake was a shock to many and the help they received was tremendous. In the Star Phoenix, writer Rory MaClean interviewed Jen Peterson, a Canadian spokesperson for the Red Cross. “Since Jan. 12, the Humanitarian Coalition has jointly raised approximately $13 million, Red Cross more than $120 million across […]

Do your student senators ever thank you for the polo shirts and name badges you purchased for them? Do they thank you for the bus rides, game tickets, and per diem they receive on these trips? The student senate has a direct impact on campus morale. They budget and allocate […]

Shocked. Appalled. Disgusted.Those are the three words used to describe an email my friend opened on Sunday. He wanted to share the latest flick, which allegedly feature FAMU students. I thought that he was talking about the typical gossip reports that seem to get passed around Florida A&M. Imagine the […]

For the past year, the Florida A&M Developmental Research Center has been plagued with a list of misfortunes. With the construction of new buildings and facilities, one would think the school should be operating at full capacity and highly competitive. However, when someone takes a look at FAMU DRS, this […]