College students are always typing papers, doing research, using social media, networking and applying for jobs. But what are the long-term effects of this excessive computer usage? The Gesta Report from the Research Institute of Lighthouse International reports that 83 percent of students use computers daily and 57 percent of […]
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Senioritis: Constructive criticism made me who I am today
Last week, Shawn Abel, a Memphis high school football coach and AP calculus teacher was fired after his profanity-ridden tirade at his players for not being a cohesive unit on the gridiron. And of course, it follows that one of the players thought-it-not-robbery to record his coach’s rant and […]
A dedicated few
I was in the kitchen kneading dough for a pizza last night, when my favorite E.I.C calls and says, “Robin, you trippin’ with the staff ed.” Oh, carp! I had to kick out another editorial before 10:00p.m. and it was 8:55 p.m. There I was, slapping […]
University Raises Fearless Public Speakers
Malcolm McFarlane recites 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 to himself before presenting in front of an audience to prevent stage fright. Like McFarlane, many students dislike doing class presentations because they must speak in front of an audience. With sweaty hands and trembling legs, students are often challenged with public speaking assignments. […]
On-Campus Musicians Revive String Orchestra
After the program was cut more than 40 years ago, the Florida A&M Department of Music has revamped its string orchestra ensemble. Since the late 1960s, there has been no string orchestra ensemble housed on campus. Although the music department offers string technique courses, it hasn’t had an ensemble that […]
App Helps Students Track Steps
Students and faculty may be exercising more often than they think. They can credit RunKeeper, an Apple application that uses a GPS to track fitness activity. Apple employee Andrea Gailet said the app serves many purpose, and is worth the memory space. “This app is free and would save you […]
Top ‘Ten’ Halloween Movies
10 scariest movies: When I saw these movies, it made me think…. 1. “Candyman” “…Ooooooohhh is all I can say!” -Aaron Tillman […]
Let’s Just Be Friends
Hello everyone, this week I would like to focus on friendships. It has occurred to me that there are so many people who don’t know what true friendship is or have never experienced it. Many think because you work with someone or go to school with them that this is […]
Let’s Just Be Friends First
Hello everyone, this week I would like to focus on friendships. It has occurred to me that there are so many people who don’t know what true friendship is or have never experienced it. Many think because you work with someone or go to school with them that this is […]
Survivor Recalls Struggle with Breast Cancer
#8220;It’s kind of a strange story of how it happened,” said Kirkland. “I was putting some putting some boxes in a warehouse, and I fell and hit my breast.” “I’ve got this little lump right here about the size of an acorn,” Kirkland recalled telling the nurse. “They never did […]