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Driscoll journeys back to the field

After the South Carolina State loss, FAMU Head Coach Rubin Carter told reporters he was optimistic that quarterback Josh Driscoll, a 23 year-old senior from Ft. Smith, Ark., would be healthy and back in uniform for the homecoming game. He was. After being out for over a month, Driscoll, a […]

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Rattler wrestlers not driven by recognition

In a sport where success is measured by determination and earned respect as opposed to fame and a sizeable paycheck, the FAMU wrestling club has thrived and has big plans for the future of the sport at our University. “It’s not about the glory,” said senior construction engineer major, and […]

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Shannon Holt EP strikes a high note with music lovers

We first met Shannon Holt, up and coming recording artist, at the State of The Black Student Summit last month where she shared her views on higher education, women, the black race and politics as she sang “One Nation Under,” which she co-wrote and produced. On her album entitled “The […]

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Dreams of FAMU Four in sight

The great Langston Hughes once pondered the results of a dream deferred. Though the dreams of the FAMU Four may now be delayed, they are no longer denied. Men’s golf, men’s tennis, and men and women’s swimming/diving are slated to return to action. Golfer Jason Still, a junior business administration […]

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Rosa Parks: The Life of a Legend

Rosa Parks was unarguably one of the most influential people of the Civil Rights Movement, and thus, American history. Her contributions extend far beyond refusing to get off of a bus. That one moment in time is just a very, very small fragment of decades of service and incomparable hard […]

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Fair provides faculty insurance options

The Florida A&M University Office of Human Resources and the Florida Division of State Group Insurance joined forces Tuesday to host the FAMU Benefits Fair. The fair, which was held in the Grand Ballroom, aimed to make University employees more knowledgeable about available health insurance options. “This fair is giving […]

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DRS to open new school in 2007

FAMU Developmental Research School will soon move to a new building. Although the exact dates are undetermined, DRS will be relocating with updated technology and equipment to better serve its students. Some current problems in the school endanger the safety of the students who attend. “When it’s hot, the school’s […]

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TiVo fails to cover-up major glitch

The technology section of CNN’s website released an article Sept. 22, on the latest controversy regarding TiVo. The article titled, “TiVo Users Fear Recording Restrictions,” documents the fears of some of the 3.6 million users of TiVo. According to the article, TiVo’s latest software upgrade has the “ability to allow […]

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Bush says death is necessary

There will be more deaths needed to ensure peace with Iraq. Well, this is what President George W. Bush says. With the death poll slightly over 2,000, the invasion of Iraq will likely lead to more fatalities. In a speech at Bolling Air Force Base, Bush said the “heroes” of […]

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U.S. has legacy of interference

I am not surprised anymore by the things that come out of George W. Bush’s mouth. In my opinion, he says some very dumb things and, like most presidents, has told some outright lies. But I must admit that I was shocked when Bloomberg News reported Tuesday that Bush said […]