In an effort to inform the community about the North Florida Power Project, Pastor Calvin McFadden, the Rev. John Green and Mayor Pro-Tem Andrew Gillum hosted an informational meeting Monday at Pineview Elementary School. During the meeting Gillum said: “The coal plant will be built whether Leon County participates or […]

Research from the Selig Center for Economic Growth indicates that the nation’s black buying power will surge from $688 billion in 2002 to $921 billion in 2008. This means that almost nine cents of every dollar spent will be from a black consumer.  “Young African-Americans are splurging their money on […]

The “5 Days 4 Hours 3 HBCU’s” fundraising blitz to support HBCU’s affected by hurricane Katrina will be held Oct. 11-14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Money collected will be donated to the Tom Joyner Relief Fund. For more information contact Kristin Taylor at Taykris@ameritech.net The FAMU Essential Theatre […]

FAMU students do not need the Kanye West workout plan to get a body that makes others jealous. Located in the Student Union Building, the Rattler Fitness Center patiently waits to get students in shape. The center, although small, has a great influence among students. When students enter through the […]

Legal issues could prove to be a problem for Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest pharmaceutical company. According to a recent New York Times article, Pfizer is being sued for some of the marketing it provided for its anti-cholesterol drug Lipitor. The Teamsters and a consumer group filed the lawsuit, citing […]

Led by senior Omar Osborne, the Men’s Cross Country team finished sixth out of 30 teams in Saturday’s Disney Cross Country Classic at Walt Disney’s Wide World of Sports, in Lake Beuna Vista, Fla., with the team crown going to the University of Florida. In any event held at Walt […]

When most people think of the Florida A & M University Developmental Research School, or DRS, they may know it as “that school next to the University.” However, it is much more than that; in particular, the sports program, which has produced Sam Madison, cornerback for the Miami Dolphins and […]

Atlanta Braves rookies, Brian McCann and Jeff Francoeur, really are living the dream. The Athens, Ga. natives and current roommates can say that they not only got a chance to play for their childhood favorites, but they both had an immediate impact on the team. Francoeur took all of the […]

Think then shoot. No, let’s change that order. Shoot then think. Yes, that’s a little bit better. I know the logical choice is to think first then act accordingly. However, according to the new Florida Legislature, Floridians will be able to shoot first and ask questions a little bit later. […]

If one ever gets a chance to pass by Doak Campbell on a Saturday morning, you’ll witness the flaming spear of Chief Osceola. The torch of the bronze statue illuminates the entire early morning sky. The sculpture is one that insinuates the undying will of a true Seminole. However, it […]