From your face to your toes, glowing, soft skin is something that many people try to achieve. But because there are some many products, it may be hard to give your skin the special time and attention it needs to achieve that healthy look. According to http://health.yahoo. com, “Essence Book […]
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Kappa chapter suspended
Florida A&M University announced the final ruling on the length of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.’s suspension Monday. The suspension that was issued March 22, is in effect until 2013. This decision came in the aftermath of the alleged hazing of Marcus Jones, 20, a […]
Wasting time leads to failing academic standings
It’s 11 p.m. on a Thursday when I realize I have exactly one hour to complete my assessment quiz on Blackboard. Immediately, I begin to panic and wonder why I didn’t complete this assignment earlier. I was told about this quiz a week in advance and simply waited until the […]
Snooper Alert: dubious friends derail couples
I never thought I could fall prey to the infamous, manipulative snooper on a mission, but I did. All of us have experienced a snooper at least once in our lives; whether you have been successfully defeated or not. You know who it is. That friend your significant other has […]
Legislature passes tax-free bill on textbooks
The House Colleges and University Committee unanimously passed a bill March 21 that could exempt college students from paying sales tax on textbooks effective July 1. “Sales tax is not a tremendous burden on students but everything adds up,” said Bill Edmonds, director of communication for the Board of Governors. […]
GPS tracking done by phone
Police and cell phone companies have joined forces to create the ability to locate cell phone users through Global Positioning System tracking devices. Now that more than 80 percent of U.S. citizens have cell phones, the companies have begun updating the GPS tracking devices in cell phones so that they […]
Students see different ‘hill’ at the Capitol
Joining forces to give Florida A&M University students the opportunity to see what a day in the House of Representatives is like, Rep. Terry Fields, D-Jacksonville, and brothers Yusuf and Mike Mosley, CEO’s of Motivating Minority Minds, sponsored “College Day on the Hill at the Capitol,” Monday afternoon. According to […]
Professor dies of heart attack
Theodore Hemmingway, 64, a full professor of African-American history at Florida A&M University, died Monday evening of a massive heart attack. In 1972, Hemmingway started working at FAMU while finishing his dissertation at the University of South Carolina. David Jackson, the chairman of the department of History, Geography and African-American […]
SBI challenges students to think ‘oil’
ExxonMobil recently announced annual net income of $36 billion, the highest profit ever reported by an American Corporation. At the same time, gas prices are putting the squeeze on Americans. Is there anything wrong with the oil companies making a profit? Are there any ethical issues involved? Recently the Florida […]
Hustling can be used for positive purposes
Hustle, hustle then hustle some more is what we young people do in today’s society. You hear about it in hip-hop all the time. People hustle just to make a living. They sell drugs, sell their independent CDs and even work a dead-end job just to make ends meet. But […]