My column’s absence was due to me being diagnosed with what doctor’s say 50 year olds usually get. While I considered myself very healthy—always being the overly active one at my overnight job at Wal-Mart by running and jumping—it scared me to see myself in a wheelchair for a short […]
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Unique Thanksgiving Recipe
Tired of your traditional holiday menu? Spice up those yams with a new recipe, or add some kick to the turkey with this easy to make, modern side dish. Recipes provided by www.Reader’sDigest.com A spin on yams: Herbed-Scallop Yams You Will Need1 1/2 pounds yams, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch […]
A “Classic” battle. Live Blog
Please refresh frequently, all updates will come with real time time-stamps. 1:30 On my way up here, I heard a ticket counter call this game the “Superbowl of black colleges.” Based off the atmosphere you’d think you were at the Superbowl. Or at least at a high-profile championship game. We are […]
Rattlers bounce back, roll over Wildcats
Injuries on the offensive end were not enough to stall the Florida A&M University Rattlers. The Rattlers put their defeat at the hands of the Hampton University Pirates behind them to show up strong at the 30th Annual Florida Classic in Orlando, and defeat the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats 42-6. With this […]
Interest and number of students studying abroad increases
China, Kenya and the Dominican Republic are just a few places that students are choosing to go and study abroad. The Study Abroad Program has something to offer for every level of interest and the opportunity can put students ahead of their competitors for certain jobs. FAMU’s Office of […]
Introductory course helps students interested in the music industry
Have you heard the melodic sounds of vocals, instruments and bass coming from the second floor of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication? These loud noises are actually students enrolled in the Introduction to Music Recording course who are receiving hands-on training in music recording. Instructors Glenn Hutchinson, JR […]
Living on a budget beneficial to students
When is the last time you sat down and created a personal financial budget? Having a planned budget can help students keep track of their expenses and allow them to set financial goals. Jaren Jones, 19, a second-year business student from Indianapolis, Ind., learned the hard way that he needed […]
U.S. Airman of Note to perform at Lee Hall
Not going to the Florida Classic this weekend? Check out The United States Airman of Note’s performance Friday at 8 p.m. in Lee Hall Auditorium. According to Usafband.af.mil, the Airman of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Air Force. They are world-renowned and have played in […]
FAMU joins Test 1 Million initiative
Florida A&M University has teamed up with the Black AIDS Institute in the Test 1 million Campaign. The initiative’s aim is to test 1 million black for HIV/AIDS by June 27, 2010. According to the Black AIDS Institute Web Site, this campaign builds upon the National Black AIDS Mobilization: a call to […]
Restaurant offers a healthy variety
In the past year, a number of new dining options have opened on campus; Glen’s Island Retreat is one of them. Glen’s Island Retreat is a small eatery located in the Florida A&M University recreation center. Effective this semester, two sisters Collisa and Glenda Salmon, are the new owners of […]