The athletic department at Florida A&M University was issued the consequences and repercussions for nearly 200 NCAA violations. In short, the NCAA put the department on probation for four years, which ends Jan. 31, 2010. The decision also decreases scholarships and grants for the teams involved, which include track and […]

BALTIMORE, Md.-The Coppin State Eagles knocked down six three-pointers in the second half to help hold off the Florida A&M Rattlers, 68-57 at the Coppin Center Monday night. FAMU (11-12, 7-4) fell from its second place perch with the loss Monday, while Coppin State (8-14, 8-3) gained sole possession of […]

College may be the first time some students are on their own, and the companionship of a pet can offer many advantages – and disadvantages. “Pets are a lot of responsibility,” said Erin Strong, director of Pet Nursing and Banfield Pet Hospital. “Students should consider three factors before purchasing a […]

The day after the big game, millions come to work unfocused and hungover. Some just call in sick. The big loser? The nation’s economy. At kickoff on Super Bowl Sunday, more than 90 million Americans tuned in to the festivities in Detroit. The following morning, however, leaves Super Bowl partygoers […]

There are no ironclad protection that guarantees that you’ll never fall victim to some form of identity theft. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, many of which are rather simple: 1. Destroy private records and statements. Tear up – or, if you prefer, shred – credit […]

Last year’s Millions More Movement inspired this year’s The Movement panel discussion held Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Dyson Pharmacy Building. The six-member panel included: Nathaniel Johnson, a Florida A&M University economics professor; Brother Quinton X, a local representative of Minister Louis Farrakhan; Genyne Henry Boston, FAMU English department […]

The ladies of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. presented a candlelight vigil to commemorate the late Coretta Scott King at the Eternal Flame Monday night. An honorary member of AKA, King’s life was memorialized through a prayer, a poem and a brief summary of her […]

In a month of remembrance for fallen brothers who gave their lives for the freedom of their brothers and sisters, we march on. In a month when we identify the stains on the cloth of our culture, we march on. In a time when our very existence is threatened day-to-day […]

Never does the logic of the old adage “think before you speak” reverberate louder than in times of tragedy. Tuesday, Coretta Scott King was permanently laid to rest. Everyone from catholic priests to former presidents to popular gospel and R&B artists gathered at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Lithonia, […]

BALTIMORE, Md.-League-leading Coppin State used a hot-shooting second half to defeat the upset-minded Florida A&M women’s basketball team, 53-38, in a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference contest Monday evening at the Coppin Center. FAMU (8-12, 4-7), suffered its third straight conference loss Monday, dropping a full seven games back in eighth place. […]