After years of ranking first and second in recruiting National Merit Scholars, FAMU has dropped to fifth place with only 27 recruits, the lowest since 1989. According to Rudolph Slaughter, director of recruitment and scholarships, change in administration as well as rising questions of the scholarship program were factors in […]
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Studies research lying process
The last refuge of secrets and lies – the brain – may be about to reveal all. Scientists are finding ways to use the brain’s activity to expose truths a person may try to hide. The techniques could revolutionize police work, improve national security, and threaten personal privacy. “It’s the […]
Junk e-mail raises flags
E-mail is fast becoming more of a nuisance than a convenience. When inboxes aren’t overflowing with sales pitches and pornography, they’re socked with viruses and worms attached to e-mails that can appear to be from co-workers. The growing glut threatens to force a dramatic change in the free flow of […]
Rattlerettes dominate Morgan State
As their trek towards another Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship continues, the Rattlerettes have improved their record to 16-4 with Friday’s win over Morgan State University. This victory catapulted the team into a great position for obtaining the conference title. “Every game’s important because we’re getting ready for the conference,” said […]
Industry on edge after rapper’s murder
NEW YORK – Fearing a new rap war, police brass ordered cops Thursday to watch over hip-hop figures following the mysterious killing of Jam Master Jay, law-enforcement sources said. The clampdown – engineered by a new NYPD unit that monitors the hip-hop world – came as cops struggled to find […]
Women have sports savvy too
Why is it that so many people think in order for a woman to stand on the sidelines at a football game she must be either in a cheerleading skirt, carrying a water bottle or tossing balls to the officials. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with being in […]
Game signifies numerous milestones
Saturday’s match-up against Hampton was more than just another football game – it was a contest filled with firsts and lasts. The Rattlers’ 25-13 homecoming win over the Pirates marked the last home game of the 2002 regular season, the final game in Bragg Stadium for 20 seniors and the […]
Research issues, candidates before you vote
Elections are fast approaching and yet the same question still remains. Who you wit’? Stop and think about that statement and how it applies to you for a second. Do you know who your representatives are? Do you know what their voting records are? How about a little closer to […]
Broken promises
As voting day approaches, many concerns are being raised about the confusion that will probably occur. Without nationwide guidelines regulating the country’s voting system, disturbances have and will continue to take place. Evidenced in Florida’s September preliminary elections, voters saw how decrepit the voting system has become. They had to […]
Gala honors standout faculty
FAMU honored three of its outstanding educational leaders Thursday at the 2002 Homecoming Gala. The annual event, held at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, recognized Margaret Williams Lewis, dean of the School of Nursing, Sybil Collins Mobley, dean of the School of Business and Industry and Henry Lewis III, dean […]