The time to pick up grade point averages that were dropped last semester and get serious about school is now. However, many students have a problem when they start great at the beginning of the semester and then fall by the wasteside. “To be a student means to study,” said […]

At 6’3, with agile footwork and a soft shooting touch in the lane, Kim Watson should be one of the dominant interior players in the MEAC. The fact that she is not befuddles head coach Debra Clark. “She’ll have 20 points one night and then Monday, we’re not sure what […]

#8220;The Black Church” was this year’s theme for the 25th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation. Local black churches and organizations were honored for their roles during the civil rights movement. The religious tone was set before the program began when the symphonic band played “We Fall Down.” Tricia Collins, […]

When most people think of college, they think of a relaxed, carefree four years. But for some students, a college career can also be very stressful. School, financial aid, relationships are just a few factors that contribute to students being stressed. Zachary A. James, 20, a sophomore electrical engineering student […]

BRISTOL, R.I. _ About 1,650 letters left the Roger Williams University mailroom on Friday as part of the school’s recent announcement that it is challenging all institutions of higher learning nationwide to follow its lead and offer academic scholarships to Afghan women. The letters are addressed to the editors of […]

Library Staffing: FAMU is requesting $200,000 to increase the library’s staff so the hours can be extended. FAMU wants the library, which now closes at 2 a.m., to stay open until 3 a.m. Security guards and more workers are needed during the extended hours. Matching Funds for NSF HBCU-UP Award: […]

My WisdomI am your Understanding.Beautiful black skin,brown skin,and sometimes tan.Beautiful black woman;my reflectionóI place my heart in your hands.Give me yours and I will take itgrasping it gently.With you in my arms and I in yours,we stand on Godís shouldersó and find destiny. As one we will awaken a dreamthat […]

Students who attended Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first performance of the spring semester experienced the heart and soul of Africa through music and dance. The show was captivating from the opening piece, “Tapestry,” until the finale, “Balante.” Dancers in “Tapestry” were accompanied by a single African drum and playful xylophone. […]

There is a church in Atlanta that has been standing for 79 years. Today, it serves as one of the most visited tourist attractions in the nation. This church is known as Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a member. King was baptized there, he sang […]

I know this is the MLK issue of the Famuan, and I know Dr. King fought and died for integration, but I have to be honest. When I applied for college back in 1999, only HBCUs were on my list. I chose to attend Florida A&M because the white population […]