JERUSALEM–Israel defied international calls for a fast withdrawal of troops from the West Bank on Tuesday as 13 Israeli soldiers died in an explosion in the Jenin refugee camp and another died in Nablus, the most casualties in a single day since Israel began its offensive eleven days ago. Israeli […]

Lt. Louis Wichers said the Florida A&M University hazing and hospitalization case of former Marching 100 band member Marcus Parker is not closed. Wichers, of the Criminal Investigation Unit for the FAMU Police Department, said he is looking for another suspect involved in aggravated battery against Parker. The hazing took […]

The FAMU SGA newly elected leaders said they have ambitious goals for 2002-2003. Andre Hammel, 20, political science student from Mitchellville, Md. and Tisa Holley, 21, a physical education student from Temple Hills, Md. said they try not to limit themselves. “We’re visionaries,” said Hammel, president elect. “When they were […]

Next week, the five FAMU presidential finalists will be on campus, available for questions from students, faculty, alumni and all other concerned parties. On the surface, with the presidential search now in its eighth month, it would appear all pertinent questions regarding the FAMU presidency have been asked. Still, since […]

I don’t party much, but all my girls were going to Gorilla Thrilla and I heard it was supposed to be the best event of the year besides Kappa Luau. I have no idea what was going on at the front of the line at the Thrilla. I guess somebody […]

Sometimes the prejudice of some people in the United States amazes me. But I am not so much amazed, but ashamed of the feelings of some African Americans when it comes to gay and lesbian adoptions.While having a discussion in one of my classes – which arose from a debate […]

In Joe Durant’s 11 previous years as head coach, FAMU baseball teams have reached the .500 mark only once, in 1991. With a 19-19 record heading into Wednesday’s game against South Alabama, the Rattlers have turned to an unusual source-strong starting pitching -in their bid for a winning record and […]

I see beaches from here… waves collapse on my eardrumsShuggie Otis is playing I envision beauty and want to smell her from the inside out Trapped in this world of poetry I must close my eyes Deny what I seeSuch vision makes it hard for me to go outsideand walk […]

Everyone in the NFL covets a mobile quarterback – but no one seems to covet two of the most mobile quarterbacks the college game has ever produced. Eric Crouch of Nebraska and Antwaan Randle El of Indiana will get the chance to continue their football careers as professionals. But Crouch, […]

The FSU softball team has apparently shed its tolerance for close games with FAMU. Pushed to the brink in a recent 2-1 win on FAMU’s home field, the Seminoles swept the Rattlerettes at home in convincing fashion. After a 6-0 win in the opener, FSU pounded FAMU 18-3 in the […]