The university is awaiting a decision by Gov. Charlie Crist concerning the removal of a board of directors trustee. The decision could have a major affect on the presidency of the university. Jesse J. Tyson, Exxon Mobil Inter-America Inc. president and sales director, was selected for a position on the […]

The lovely ladies of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. present their spring 2007 book scholarship. They will be awarding five $200 scholarships. Please see their Web site, www.thebadst.com, for the application, which is due Jan. 19. Contact Mary Underwood at Msmaryu@hotmail.com.

The FAMU women’s track team will be holding a jogging and stretching seminar Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. on FAMU’s track. The seminar will include the proper way to jog and stretch. We will also give participants at-home work-outs they can do, including ab work-outs. For more information, contact Jeanne Dorcelin […]

Camp Adventure Youth Service Inc. will conduct interviews at its annual Leadership Assessment Center beginning promptly at 9 a.m. in FAMU DRS Cafeteria. Dress comfortably; wear tennis shoes and no jewelry. Contact Tia Smith at 561-2989 or famu@campadventure.com for additional information.

Every four years, there is always that one question that lingers in the minds of citizens who yearn for change. There’s one thing that, if it ever happens, could change the tide of the country and thought process of Americans forever. It’s the final element to equality: a minority president. […]

This is the second time for the Florida A&M University Marching 100. The second time they get to hit one of the world’s biggest stages with a musical genius. In 2006, the famed band joined award-winning rapper and producer Kanye West at the Grammys. And Feb. 4, the 100 will […]

I am a 1976 FAMU graduate. My children chose to get their education at FAMU as well. For the past six years, my children have had to put up with being labeled aliens. They have had to wait six to 15 weeks, and even at times, until the end of […]

Many people consider college the place where one sheds the immaturity of adolescence and becomes a mature adult. In some cases, that is true. But when will other people realize they need to grow up? Last week while walking to the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, I witnessed a […]

With a team high average of 11.4 points per game, Q’vaunda “Q” Curry, 20, a junior business administration student from Quincy, is having a breakout season for the Lady Rattlers basketball team. After sitting out part of the 2005-2006 season because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Curry helped the […]

When the NFL playoffs started two weeks ago, hype surrounded the San Diego Chargers, who finished the regular season with a 14-2 record. MVP candidate LaDainian Tomlinson was riding high on a record-setting 31 touchdown season. However, there was no happy ending for Marty Schottenheimer’s squad as they bowed out […]