According to students at FAMU and Florida State, men’s health is either not being focused on, or readers are just not interested. And black men, in particular, are not aware of their health and fitness needs. Deidra Moody, 22, a biology student at FSU, is convinced that “men’s health is […]

I used to like NFL football. There was nothing better than sitting down in front of the TV on a Sunday afternoon and watching the gridiron battles. As long as the games were entertaining, it didn’t really matter who won or lost – except when the Washington Redskins were playing. […]

More black males are in jail than are enrolled in colleges or universities. This is one of the findings in a recent study done by the Justice Policy Institute, a prison alternatives advocate group based in Washington, D.C. The institute found that in 2000, 791,600 black men were in prison […]

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Terrell Freeman, coordinator of student affairs at FAMU’s Sunshine Manor, said within the past five years, depression has increased in males although they tend not to seek help. “Males with signs of depression tend not to come in for counseling,” Freeman said. “Depression may be associated with an imbalance of […]

Appearing live at the Leon County Civic Center Friday night as part of Florida States University’s homecoming event, the Original King of Comedy, Cedric the Entertainer, had some audience members holding the sides of their stomachs, side effects from constant laughter. “You know us black people, we loved Bill Clinton, […]

Tyrra’s Waffles-N-Cream, known for its signature dish of homemade Belgian waffles and ice cream, located on Railroad Avenue, closed its doors last Friday because of financial problems. The owner Tyrra Carter, a 1997 graduate of FAMU’s School of Business and Industry, said after many calculations, she and her husband could […]

After much debate, the Student Senate confirmed Chris Griffin as Director Of Student Lobbying Monday night. The senate voted 22-7 in favor of Griffin. Griffin, a third year political science student from Sacramento, Calif., came before the Senate seeking confirmation for the second time in a month. Griffin was declined […]

With bodybuilding becoming increasingly popular, many students are finding it quite expensive to attain the “ideal” body. Trying to achieve an Adonis-like physique, some students opt for gym memberships. Located on N. Monroe, Legends Fitness Club offers a flat rate of $39 a month, but also include 6 month, 9 […]

Fans have watched Jay-Z grow up quickly over the span of his career. The multi-million dollar rapper has come a long way and fast. He first presented himself as a young, hungry, charismatic MC in 1996 with “Reasonable Doubt.” A couple of years later he ascended to his throne with […]