I don’t know why the thought of recession surprises people. News networks like CNN have been conducting polls and bringing in all kinds of so-called economic experts and business specialists to explain why America’s national and global economy are so messed up. These experts, who are usually balding white men […]

Some black people may consider Barack Obama unworthy of being U.S. president because he talks about hope and has little experience. But have blacks forgotten that it was hope and a vision that carried us through slavery, the Jim Crow Era and countless other trials? Blacks are so busy working […]

This week’s “Focus the Nation: Global Warming Solutions for America” initiatives are receiving more support from Florida A&M University, including an official letter of endorsement from President James H. Ammons and keen interest from various student organization leaders. A part of the Ammons’ letter addressed to Jacqueline Hightower, adviser of […]

Due to limited funding, the hours for the campus recreation center at have changed. The center hours will open at 10 a.m. and close 8 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays.  The hours before were 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. […]

FAMU students filed into the Career Expo Wednesday looking to use the two-day event to build networks for job opportunities. The annual event, held at the Leon County Civic Center, featured more than 100 businesses looking to hire prospective employees. Delores Dean, the director of FAMU’s Career Center, has played […]

Florida A&M University student is making history in the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps. It has been more than four years since a Battalion Naval Commander Officer has been a black male. Eric James, this semester’s NROTC battalion commander said last semester, people who are active in military duty and […]

The television game show “Jeopardy!” will visit Florida A&M University to recruit FAMU administrators, faculty, staff and students to be contestants for both the College Championship and regular shows. On Jan. 29 and 30, “Jeopardy!” executives and staff members will be on campus to find prospective contestants to compete on […]

A reformation of state funding for public universities was the hot topic of the Board of Governors meeting Thursday. The board gathered in the Grand Ballroom of Florida A&M University to discuss the state of the University. The meeting lasted for most of the day, as the BOG covered topics […]

Contrary to popular belief, the American government is very hypocritical. America can be a disturbing example of what true freedom and equality are. For a long time, our country has proudly promoted the ideals of security, liberty, equality and prosperity. Historic events like the Civil Rights Movement and the Feminist […]

A Florida A&M University employee was arrested Wednesday by the FAMU Police Department on charges of grand theft. Police allege that Teria Coverson, an administrative assistant at the University for nearly five years, has been stealing money from the pharmacy clinic. According to investigations conducted by the FAMU Division of […]