If someone told me a couple of years ago that I would be traveling to Africa, I probably would have thought they had lost their mind. Depictions of the magnitude of xenophobic attacks, danger, and hunger in countries like Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa deterred my interest in the continent. […]

It was like a knife to the heart to hear someone close to me was no longer here. I remember him telling me, “You gotta stay on your grind lil sis.” His regular, once a month phone call would be an update about what he was doing and encouragement for […]

Six concerned students gathered inside Lee Hall Tuesday afternoon to ask Florida A&M University president James Ammons why they and 24 other Concert Choir members were still waiting for their financial aid. They did not hear from Ammons, but their wait might be over soon. During several visits to administrative […]

Gaffes at the voting polls came early this election season. Some machines rejected the state-approved 14 inch ballots on Monday. The ones used in the August primary were 11 inches. Supervisor of elections, Ion Sancho, said the state of Florida had problems with the OSX Optical Scanner on the first […]

Following a year long investigation into illegal grade changes, three Florida A&M University students were indicted on federal charges after being accused of gaining unauthorized access to FAMU computer records. Marcus Barrington, 23, Christopher Jacquette, 27, and Lawrence Secrease, 22, were charged with five counts including conspiracy to commit wire […]

Each year a new student fee schedule goes into effectat the beginning of the fall semester. The schedule determines the dollar amount a student will be charged for each fee.  The fees charged to a student’s account is determined by Florida statutes, approved by the University’s board of trustees and […]

The significance of disability awareness supports the principle of, if a person knows better, they do better. October is Disability Awareness Month and acknowledges people with disabilities and their contributions to society, while fighting discrimination and recognizing their needs and rights. Disability Awareness Month began in October 1945 as a […]

All things considered, the suitable shirt and tie on a man is key to completing the total look. When it comes to this, there are simple rules to follow and with these guidelines the look will be proper and smart. The shirt should always be fitted. The excess baggy parachute […]

At this point in the season last year, the Florida A&M University’s football record was 2-5, the complete opposite of their current 5-2 record.  They have proven that they are not the same team, and head football coach Joe Taylor credits their success to discipline. “They bought into the idea […]

The first Monday of the NFL season I told everyone, “The Cowboys are garbage!” After they beat down the Cleveland Browns 28-10, it seemed as if I did not know what I was talking about. But, I knew the Cowboys were a Hollywood team. The blinding lights reflecting off of […]