After three weeks of slack, I had to increase my exercise regimen. I hit the gym three times last week. I did 30 to 60 minutes on the elliptical, ten minutes on the rowing machine, and 20 minutes using the free weights. Finally, I felt like I was accomplishing something. […]
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Abortion law just, needs no reform
Abortion is difficult for a woman to come to grips with, and the decision is more problematic when she has no financial and emotional support. Nevertheless, whatever the woman decides, the choice is ultimately hers. This election will have a significant impact on the historical Roe vs. Wade case. If […]
Students march, cast early votes
On Monday, over 1,000 Florida A&M University students participated in the Wake up the Vote March. The march aimed to get students to vote early and encourage the local community to get involved in the political process. Student body president Andrew Collins said, “There were so many students that I […]
Keep religious views away from journalism
Journalists are expected to be unbiased and objective when producing the news. Although everyone has personal beliefs and values, journalists must produce the news without particular bias for any organizations. If a news entity makes an effort to hire people who belong to any specific religion, this is unethical. A […]
Ballot machines a problem
Will Florida stop being known as the state with the voting problems? Chances of that becoming a reality are now relatively slim. With the presidential election only several days away, early voting has officially begun. Unfortunately, disaster has struck once again. On Oct. 22, four early voting sites opened in […]
Food frenzy breaks out in university cafeteria
In the Florida A&M University Café, plates, cups, and silverware were scattered among the tables as students engaged in a full-fledged food fight on Tuesday afternoon. The chaos forced operators to shut down the Café and order the students to leave. Café staff declined to comment on the closure. Alexia […]
PUMP IT UP
Students will be displaying their benching pressing skills in the eighth annual John Cotton Bench Press Competition held Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. in the Recreation Center. Senior fitness instructor Anthony Harvey, said the first bench press competition was held in the 1980s. There are a total of three judges. […]
Burglary, sex crimes go up
The Florida A&M University Public Safety Crime Log reports over 50 burglary offenses thus far since January which is a slight jump compared to last years total of 46. Among the burglaries that have taken place this year, a number of them involve cars break-ins at the campus parking garage […]
Emphasis on voter education
A new voter education initiative has hit the campus of Florida A&M University. The voter’s project “The Urgency of Now,” was created to educate students about the voting process. Event organizer Vincent Evans said the importance of the student vote in Florida made organizations like this so important. “We are […]
Class leaders ready for new challenges
It was a mere coincidence that color helped spark an instant connection. “Amir was wearing a green shirt and I was wearing an orange shirt,” first-year pharmacy student Caleb Reaves said of his running mate. Amir Webb and Reaves shared more than wearing Florida A&M University’s school colors. They held […]