After seeing “The Ring,” “The Ring Two” just doesn’t meet expectations. “The Ring Two” fails to rise to the same level of terror as the first movie. However, the sequel triumphs, leaving viewers ready for a sequel to “The Ring Two. “ There are some scenes that put fear in […]
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Residents speak out on freeze
The financial issues and a new plan by FAMU Interim President Castell V. Bryant has stirred remarks throughout the capital city. Last week, Bryant issued a moratorium freezing all school spending. The exceptions to the plan include previous construction contracts, medical supplies, insurance and postal services. All of these areas […]
Spring break-up infuriates
Of Florida’s 11 state universities, four had spring break during the week of March 7. Florida State University and FAMU were among those four. Due to the scattering of spring breaks throughout the state, many students and parents are upset because they did not get to enjoy spring break as […]
Road work deterring motorists
Current road closures and construction activities on campus are affecting students and faculty members. Construction crews are working on projects in front of Lee Hall and McGuinn Hall. Some construction on campus deals with improving utilities. However, the construction in front of Lee Hall is a beautification project. “We are […]
Relay For Life honors child survivor
#8220;Pains in my stomach,” is what she told her mother, but the doctor saw no problems. More pains in the stomach spawned another doctor visit. It was then that 4-year-old KeAirra Richardson was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor, the most common type of kidney cancer in children. Immediately, KeAirra’s mother thought […]
Students need to take charge
The emergency townhall meeting addressing Student Activities was a joke. No real questions were answered and it seems that the meeting was thrown together to placate the student body or at least Student Government Association officials. The room was filled with students eager to gain information about the actions of […]
Students not biting meal plan excuses
It is a shame students are being slighted once again. The administration decided that students cannot use their equivalency meal plan in the Presidential Dining Room. According to Auxiliary Services Director Michael Smith, the faculty complained about students eating in the Presidential Dining Room because the students were “unruly.” All […]
Weekend filled with games for Rattler sports teams
1. Freshman pitcher Michae tavernier’s last pitch of Sunday’s game forced a double play and gave the Rattlers their second win in the weekend’s three-game series. 2. No. 1 singles player Pfungwa Mahefu beat out Arya Vafaei of Mercer 7-6, 4-6, 10-3 although the team lost 4-3. 3. After being […]
Blacks still not equally represented in Senate
The United States of America has been in existence for 229 years. In those 229 years, there have only been six black U.S. senators. A problem? I think so. Former NAACP president Kweisi Mfume announced Tuesday he plans to run for the vacant Maryland Senate position in the next election. […]
Popular shoe spawns odd behavior
After the Saturday release date of the Air Jordan Retro 13, the recent celebration of the 20-year anniversary of Michael Jordan’s first sneaker, as well as the Air Jordan XX recently released in mid-February, fans and consumers of “His Airness” are beginning to question many things. In a time where […]