As Americans, it can be difficult at times to understand the priorities of the rest of the world. Granted, we live within the 6-inch iron walls of the U.S. Constitution (even if they may be a little porous at times). Since the publication of a Danish political cartoon thousands of […]

This week at the funeral services for Mrs. Coretta Scott King, President “Curious” George Bush was allowed to not only be in attendance, but he got to speak at the event. No disrespect to Mrs. King or her family, but how does someone like “Curious” George Bush get to attend […]

Hall-of-Fame sports broadcaster Red Barber once said, “There is no one like you, so don’t water your wine.” The quote is one of over 150 that I have written on index cards and posted on a wall of my room. Friends who have seen my room, have looked in surprise […]

Florida A&M University is working toward a better recruitment plan to attract a more diverse student body. On the Nov. 2, 2005, a general faculty Microsoft PowerPoint presentation was posted to the FAMU Web site by University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Debra Austin, it was noted that […]

The people of Haiti waited with much anticipation as the vote counting began Wednesday. Former president, Rene Preval has the lead in the counting of the votes, winning over 60 percent of the 359,000 votes that had been counted so far. A former protegé of the exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, […]

The Florida A&M University e-mail accounts are intended for both social and academic communication. The accounts are an alternative way for financial aid to contact students with valuable information regarding their award summaries. Book vouchers, direct deposit requests and inquiries can be confirmed through FAMU e-mail accounts. This is because […]

During a time when a gallon of gas costs nearly $2.50 per gallon, stretching a dollar can sometimes seem impossible. But on the bottom of one of Tallahassee’s many hills, nestled close behind Tallahassee Mall, is the Cinemark Movies 8, located on 2810 Sharer Road.Its low movie rates have made […]

Most often, trips to the nail salon and day spa are associated with women and are frowned upon by men. Recently, I built up the courage, and decided to check out this phenomenon for myself. For the sake of male counterparts and those that have come before me, I challenged […]

After bringing Kevin Lyles, Lyfe Jennings, and Young Jeezy to campus, Endusty Power Players is adding to the list the second annual “Survival of The Fittest: City vs. City.” Tonight at 7 p.m., Lee Hall will be filled with young and fresh talent, ready for display. This isn’t the conventional […]

The Rattlers enter Saturday’s contest against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (7-13, 5-5 MEAC) with a sense of urgency. The team (11-12, 7-4 MEAC) split their two-game road trip and returned to Tallahassee still in the hunt for regular season supremacy. The men’s squad looks to protect Gaither Gym in […]