A columnist at The Meter, the student newspaper at Tennessee State University, published an opinion piece criticizing the college president for being unaccessible and hypocritical. The writer, Alan C. Beard, referred to him as Daffy Duck. In his tirade, Beard pleaded for funding and equipment for the student newspaper and […]

Celebrity biographies are commonplace, but many are shallow, self-serving puff pieces with little insight or perspective. And often the books are hastily written and lacking in style or even readability. That’s why “Q,” Quincy Jones’ new autobiography, is so remarkable. Not only does he tell a fascinating, moving story of […]

I was born in an ocean as molecules of hydrogen and carbon then became a thick mist spread thinly over a great distance I am the story of poverty, never meant to make it out of those ghetto streets never meant to be of value to a world that makes […]

Hey Dad, Check this out – your birthday is next week and all I can afford to give you is a shout-out in the campus rag. It’s not like this is a surprise – your birthday’s been on the same day for the past 39 years. However, lack of budgeting […]

On Monday afternoon, in a partially crowded Applebee’s restaurant, the volleyball team, coaches and supporters convened together to break bread. They anxiously awaited NCAA officials to announce for the first time on ESPN the teams that will be advancing to the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball […]

Graduate and Evening Examinations: For all classes that meet on weekdays beginning 5 p.m. and after, examinations will be held during regular class meeting. Final Exam Policy All students enrolled in a course requiring a final examination, graduating seniors and graduate students included, are required to take the exam at […]

Just like any other semester our Rattlers and Rattlerettes struck their prey in competition. However, unlike any other semester, the excitement of FAMU sports was overshadowed by the horrific eclipse of tactical terrorism. After Sept. 11, students were no longer attending games to have fun, show school spirit and be […]

Each semester seems to pass by faster than the one before. Fortunately, it also disseminates more knowledge and experience than the one before. This semester took many unexpected turns. One of the first major happenings was becoming editor in chief. All of a sudden, I was a leader again. All […]

Look at me, what do see? you see 360 degreez! A complete circle of a complete woman! Not dressed in the latest fashion but In the newest form of thought. Surrounded by love and guided by He above. Brown eyes brown skin, but my true beauty lies within! 360 degreez […]

In yellow chalk, scrawled across the blackboard, the quote read, “You are a global citizen by birth.” For SBI professor John Warford, it’s a message that can’t be reinforced strongly enough to FAMU’s student body. “One of the last things we want is for students to leave FAMU and go […]