Because of its murderous connotation, abortion is a taboo subject in the black community. Consequently, in attempting to acquire interviews on this subject, I found myself surrounded by a sea of potential prospects reluctant to share their testimonies with those other than their closest friends. This reticence that exists among […]

Candidates campaign on campus, hoping to become “the next big thing.” However, the democratic process at FAMU has become a cruel joke. The absurdity of campaigning has made FAMU’s political landscape comparable to a parade of hustlers. The SGA needs to take a serious look into campaign reform in order […]

On senior night, FAMU honored Moses White, Demarcus Wilkins and Terrence Woods for their contributions throughout their career. In their last home game at Gaither Gymnasium, the trio looked to cap their tenures at FAMU with a victory, but a South Carolina State University junior had other plans in mind. […]

With moviegoers wanting to see what the fuss is all about, Mel Gibson’s new film has fulfilled its expectation of being a “must see” movie. “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box office hit in the United States, bringing in more than $76 million in its debut. The […]

In “Twisted,” homicide detective Jessica Shepard, played by Ashley Judd, stumbles upon her one-night stands, who have been murdered. But viewers get thrown for a loop when she becomes her own prime suspect. The movie’s plot seemed promising, but it leaves the audience in suspense for almost the entire film […]

Although the Florida Comprehension Assessment Test is administered to students in the 3rd through 10th grades, high school students may have the most to lose if they perform poorly on the exam. High school students must pass the standardized examination before they are allowed to graduate. From the beginning of […]

In an effort to call attention to the 2004 presidential election, state and local leaders joined forces with everyday Floridians Tuesday to march to the old state capitol. “Today’s purpose was to re-awaken Floridians to concerns about the state of our state and nation that are often times whitewashed in […]

Students exhausted from the week of campaigning, chanting, and giveaways can breathe a sigh of relief, as several candidates were elected and run-off candidates for the 2004 student body elections were announced Tuesday night. Virgil Miller, 22, a public health student from West Palm Beach and Keneshia Grant, 20, a […]

The College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosted its 27th Annual Clinical Pharmacy Symposium and celebrated the grand opening of the new pharmacy building. On Friday, officials from the school opened the weekend with health care and drug therapy for elders. The first day’s events closed with the opening of […]

After a gunshot echoed throughout Paddyfote Complex Wednesday at about 8:30 p.m., students erupted into a frenzy, and within twenty minutes, the flashing lights of Tallahassee Police Department squad cars highlighted Wahnish Way. “There was a student who was shot in the buttocks a little after 8:30,” confirmed Calvin Ross, […]