According to a recent report in the Tallahassee Democrat, The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences has planned to award $150,000 to the Riley House-sponsored Florida African-American Museums Exchange Project.” It makes us feel good to know that people value our history and culture enough to invest in supporting awareness […]
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Inner-city schools may be deemed safer
Has the nation gone crazy? There have been three schools shooting in the past week. But wait a minute; did any of the shootings happen in inner-city schools? Any in the so-called bad schools? The answer to that question would be, no. It seems that the public tends to view […]
This weekend’s best football match-ups
Friday Louisville at Middle Tennessee State 8 p.m. ESPN2Kick off your weekend with the Louisville Cardinals Friday night. Saturday Arkansas at Auburn Noon CBSThe Auburn Tigers look to stake their claim as the best team in the land. LSU at Florida 3:30 p.m. CBSLSU enters The Swamp looking to spoil […]
More universities invest in latest technology
Florida A&M University has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars obtaining the most up-to- date technology for its students. Many other colleges around the United States are finding new ways to use high-tech gadgets to enhance the educational experience for students as well. While students may complain about the amount […]
Track team clinic
The FAMU Women’s track team will be assisting interested runners in the following events: hurdles, blocks, sprints, throws and jumps. Anyone interested may attend. This event will last from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. if you have any questions please contact Jeanna Dorcelin at (850) 980-0690 or jeannadorcelin@yahoo.com.
School shootings causing new headache
School in America used to be a place where students simply received a general education. Parents were concerned with their children bringing home acceptable grades. Currently, it seems as if both parents and students share a common problem: Will the school be gunned down today? It’s ridiculous that students in […]
Students who tend to hate should learn to change habits
People say it is okay to get your bachelor’s degree, but it is better if you go beyond that and obtain a master’s or doctorate degree. That whole topic is up for discussion… just not this discussion. How come they never mention anyone coming out of college with a P.H.D. […]
Yankees should take the crown
As the MLB playoffs loom, there is only one thing that is for sure. The New York Yankees will enjoy October, mainly because they’ll win the World Series at the end of the month.After six years worth of early exits from the playoffs, it looks like the Bronx Bombers will […]
Real World prospects do not need MTV for self worth
We all know that some people will do or say just about anything in order to get their 15 minutes of fame. But some television hopefuls’ behaviors simply cross the line. On Sunday, MTV’s reality show “The Real World” held an open casting call at Baja’s Beach Club. People of […]
United States needs to help Sudan
Imagine being forced to leave your home every night and walk for miles, only to sleep on the ground surrounded by barbed wire. Could you imagine being terrified to walk outside because you could be raped, mutilated, murdered or captured because of the color of your skin? U.N. officials and […]