Kiara Hall knew this was bad. This is, arguably, one of the most exciting times in her life, but instead of adjusting to life as a college freshman, she was sitting on one of the stiff chairs in Florida A&M University’s health clinic. “I knew I had the flu when […]

This past summer, California rap duo the New Boyz, gave the regional phenomenon known as “Jerkin’” its first crossover hit. The group’s first single, “You’re a Jerk,” was an instant hit. The upbeat single peaked at #24 on Billboard’s Top 100 and #13 on the R&B/Hip-Hop singles chart. “Everybody was […]

According to education-portal.com, 75 percent to 98 percent of college students have admitted to being dishonest academically.   The stigma of cheating seems to be almost non-existent among college students today.  “Cheating is not cheating if you don’t get caught,” said J.R. Simmons, 19, a sophomore business administration student from Ocala.   However, […]

Download the original attachment Whitney Houston is no longer shouting out her love for the infamous Bobby Brown in courtrooms; instead, she’s blowing out lyrical melodies on her much-anticipated album, “I Look to You.”   Do not call it a comeback because she’s been here for years. Since her last album […]

Everybody has an It factor ,which is the ability to capture the attention of audiences and wow them with unspeakable talent. This It factor for Porche Anthony is the art of dance. The 22-year-old Florida A&M University graduate is a member of the D.C. based hip-hop dance crew Beat Ya […]

On August 27, Florida A&M University track and field coach, Walter McCoy, formally resigned from his position as head coach.       Former coach McCoy was arrested and charged with unemployment comp fraud by the Tallahassee Police Department on August 24, but was released to his home the same day.        The resignation […]

Hundreds of people poured into the glass and wooden doors of Bethel A.M.E. church on Sunday morning. The sounds of an energetic and soul-stirring choir rang in the ears of those attending yesterday’s 11 a.m. service.  The church was in such an awesome overflow that some members and visitors in […]

While growing up, I have always hidden something from my parents; something that I fell in love with ever since my older brother introduced me to it when I was in grade school.  Unlike some teens, which may hide dirty magazines, alcohol, or cigarettes, my vice was hip-hop music.         “Why […]

Walking into Florida A&M University’s Student Health Clinic, it is not easy to ignore the roped off section of students coughing into the fabric of light blue surgical masks, secured tightly behind their ears.       As predicted by the university’s administration and health officials, the H1N1 virus, also known as swine […]

There may soon be a change in the traditional way students acquire textbooks at Florida A&M University and on other university campuses Chegg.com, a website that rents textbooks to college students, offers new and used textbooks through alternative methods.  “I’d rather buy online because the bookstore is just too expensive,” […]