In a Face-Off column published Oct. 31, Quidara Russell wrote that the newly implemented NBA dress code “is obviously another way that corporate white NBA is trying to regulate black players and their culture.”Is professionalism not a part of black culture? To imply do-rags and chains are a part of […]

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., along with the Surgeon General of the Student Government Association, hosted the fifth Annual Night Out for breast cancer Thursday Oct. 27th. Greeted by smiles, signs and donation envelopes sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the event was filled with […]

In 2004, Florida A&M University’s Police Department had reports of two rapes, four robberies, nine assaults and 41 burglaries. Students who don’t keep up with FAMU crime statistics may not have known about these crimes even if they happened next door. FAMU PD disseminates information about campus crime through the […]

After almost a week of accepting numerous newspaper coupons for free ice cream, the Cold Stone Creamery at 1444 W. Tennessee St. stopped accepting them before the coupons expired. The Famuan ran a Cold Stone advertisement containing two coupons Oct. 21. One coupon was for a free “Like It” or […]

Although Florida State University celebrated its homecoming last week, some minority students who attend the predominantly white university said they have school spirit, but Florida A&M University’s homecoming festivities had more to offer them. This year’s FSU homecoming theme was “Live for the Garnet and Gold.” “(Homecoming) doesn’t seem like […]

I’ve heard students say, “I’m not into reading or reading is boring.” Well, I implore reading and learning is not only a means of educating oneself, but it’s a way of protecting ourselves as a people. This is black history, our history. I believe if people don’t study their past […]

Whether or not building a coal plant in Taylor County, near Leon County, is a good idea for the citizens of Tallahassee is a matter of opinion. According to a City of Tallahassee Citizen’s Guide on the North Florida Power Project, Mayor John Marks said, “If people vote “no,” then […]

Former Senator and 2004 vice presidential candidate, John Edwards, visited FAMU’s campus Thursday, as a part of his college tour. Unfortunately, few seemed to care. Of the 10 colleges on his tour, our campus is the only HBCU, which we should have been proud of. A lot of effort was […]

Just two weeks ago I received instruction to cover the Millions More Movement for the Capital Outlook. I knew that this assignment would be huge, but I never realized how immense the impact of the actual event would have on my life. The trip itself was a long ride. I […]

Should Stanley “Tookie” Williams be put to death? Should the courts give him another chance? For those who don’t know, Williams is one of the most famous deathrow inmates in the United States. In 1979, Williams, co-founder of the Crips street gang, was convicted of murdering four people. Two years […]