There is nothing odd about seeing a student or two walk around campus with bloodshot eyes, unless that student spends his time reaching new depths instead of new highs. But that is what exemplifies swimmer Gui Bryant, he’s a man who is not afraid to be himself. “He’s unique, whether […]

It’s time to return some dignity to FAMU’s name and heritage. It’s time for President Gainous to step up, get involved and bring closure to what is taking place in the athletic department. With J.R.E. Lee III gone, Gainous has named his special assistant, Joseph Ramsey III, to oversee the […]

I’ve been on some sort of registration hold almost every semester since I enrolled at FAMU. Which is why I wasn’t the least bit surprised to hear President Fred Gainous recommended to delay the University’s move to Division I-A football. Why should this move forward be any different than my […]

For some reason it is difficult for me to make it to my first class every day. No matter what time it is being held, 7:05 a.m. or 11:15 a.m., it is always a struggle. But once I get started for the day I’m generally in attendance, unless I get […]

After a thorough investigation of the Feb. 4, Tucker Hall bomb threats, FAMU Police Department made an arrest. Joel Floyd was arrested late Tuesday afternoon for calling in a bomb threat to the FAMUPD, which shut down Tucker Hall for two hours. “I am innocent until proven guilty,” said Floyd, […]

The uproar has quieted and the dust has settled following Tuesday’s decision by the University’s Board of Trustees to delay the move to Division I-A. Now students and administrators are left with questions and disappointment. “This decision is a big letdown …,” said Rashaund King, a history education student from […]

Top 5 Gospel 1. Bring It All To Him – Georgia Mass Choir 2. Praise Is What I Do – Skekinah Glory 3. The Prayer – Donnie McClurkin & Yolanda Adams 4. In The Presence Of The Lord – Byron Cage 5. Use Me As You Please – Boys Choir […]

Habitat For Humanity will hold a general body meeting at 8 p.m. in Perry Paige Room 410. For more information, contact Lauren at 915-5594. The College of Engineering Science, Technology, and Agriculture will hold a career forum Monday through Wednesday in the Grand Ballroom of the H. Manning Efferson Student […]

The Essential Theatre is known for its Afro centric theater productions. Its list of accomplishments includes plays such as “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enough” and “Zooman and the Sign.” However, the theater opened their doors to introduce students to a more diverse experience […]

The African Holocaust, the institution of slavery, was dehumanizing. But other than names and traditions, perhaps the most essential aspect of African culture that was stripped was language. Since families and tribes were broken up, it became harder to communicate. Attempting to read and write was forbidden in the South, […]