On Thursday, FAMU’s National PanHellenic Council will hold the Greek Extravaganza, which is a showcase and party for students to meet and greet with the fraternities and sororities. The Greek Extravaganza will replace the Greek Step Show of past homecomings. Although the event will still hold a step portion, it […]
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Budget control app gives students a voice
The app provides a snapshot of the U.S.’s spending in Social Security, health programs, domestic programs, defense spending and education. Users must select various budget proposals that will show impact in hopes to balance the budget by 2021. Also, “users will be able to see the impact of their changes […]
Seminole County judge allows use of academic and social media records
Judge Debra Nelson will allow Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, to access Martin’s academic and disciplinary records as well as information on his deactivated Twitter and Facebook accounts. Martin’s older brother, 22-year-old Jahvaris Fulton, said that the family respects the court and its decisions but contended that these records are […]
Amendment 3
The League of Women Voters of Florida, a nonpartisan political group, “encourages informed and active participation in government. It also works to increase understanding of major public policy issues. And influences public policy through education and advocacy,” according to its website, which also provides voters the opportunity to view a […]
Local author hosts book signing
Dr. Barbara Thompson, a local author, is hosting a book-signing event this Thursday. AuthorHouse has published her book, The Gospel According to Apostle Barack – In Search of a More Perfect Political Union as Heaven Here on Earth, just a few weeks ago. The book covers Obama’s political stance. […]
FAMU students shuttled for early voting
With election season coming to a close in less than a week, Organize for America has taken residence at Florida A&M to give students no reason not to vote. As part of its border state initiative, volunteers from outside of Florida have been dispatched to assist students in following […]
“Cha-Ching’s” low budget costumes
As a college student, Halloween is my favorite holiday. The idea of becoming another character with no restrictions or care for anyone’s opinion is the best part. I can be as crazy, sexy or cool as I want to be. Remembering that I am in college, being crazy, sexy […]
Breast cancer awareness ball raises $1,000
Closing out the month-long breast cancer awareness efforts was the Pink Tie Ball, an event that raised over $1,000 Saturday. Although there was a lack of guests, the event served its purpose. There was a musical performance by a fairly new band organization M.E.I.S.A; two breast cancer survivors also […]
Leave childish things to children
Just imagine, or remember, toilet paper draped across the swaying, moss-covered branches and the fine, earthy smell of freshly thrown eggs hanging in the air. All you can think about is the aching in your side from the unstoppable laughter, yet you are breaking the law at the expense […]
How old is too old when celebrating Halloween?
Gladys Murray Correspondent Halloween allows children to rise to the occasion. They dress up in cute costumes and go door-to-door with playmates and parents. As a minor, I always wondered when my peers would stop trick-or-treating. Elementary school passed, then middle school passed and I was expecting everyone […]