How many people would sacrifice a career, a $40 thousand income and a family for Army duty in Iraq? Not many. However, one local citizen is choosing to volunteer in Iraq for a year. His name is Bruce Grant, and when asked why he was willing to give up so […]
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Bryant ineligible for president position
The board gave Interim President Castell Bryant a new two-year contract at their last board meeting following the disclosure of her positive performance evaluation. Bryant’s charter states that she is not eligible for a permanent presidency. As a rule, interim presidents are not allowed to apply for a permanent position. […]
Tracking services trap students
When 20-year-old Jennifer Smith walked towards the parking lot of the library where she remembered parking her car, she was surprised when it wasn’t there. Smith, a junior political science student from Cleveland, immediately knew that her car had been towed: “I was running late for class,” Smith said. “I […]
Changes aim to revamp University website
The university website may soon undergo some changes to give it a more professional and uniform design. According to Florida A&M University’s Web Master Raymond Lanier, it is a “desperately needed” change. The web masters have not yet met with Interim President, Castell V. Bryant about the new design, but […]
Student heals after shooting
LaMichael Turner, the victim of a shooting early Sunday morning at Baja’s Beach Club on Pensacola Street, is in stable condition at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital recovering from two gun wounds in his back. Turner’s mother said Wednesday that her son’s health was improving and Turner, 20, a sophomore general studies […]
College relationships require more trust and respect
A relationship can be fun, relaxing and give a person the confidence that they always needed; but like anything in life a relationship takes work. It takes understanding, caring, compromise and first and for most trust and respect. If you have no respect or trust in your relationship you have […]
Car injures student in accident
A vehicle hit and injured a Florida A&M University student Friday night on Wahnish Way near the Café. Lt. Angela Kirkland of the FAMU Police Department said the accident was not life-threatening, but the victim went to the hospital. A number of students came to the area to witness what […]
Americans may have forgotten the true reason for the season
The holiday season is here and many Americans are fretting over the use of the words “Merry Christmas” and many seem to be confused about the reason for the season. “Christmas” is a federal holiday in the United States and many Americans will agree that December is the month to […]
Hampton University’s behavior is proof of loss of activist spirit
Hampton is proof. The University thought of possibly expelling students who protested against George W. Bush by participating in a nation-wide student walkout against Bush’s administration and the war in Iraq, it is proof that the spirit of the Civil Rights era is a distant memory. Many blacks detract from […]
Reality show reflects inequality in our society
Is it just me or is reality TV becoming more and more realistic by the day? After watching the season finale of “America’s Next Top Model,” I am convinced that white society always wins when it comes to the media. For those who don’t watch the show, it was about […]