The 2011 Florida Classic didn’t go the way Florida A&M had hoped. As the final seconds ticked off the scoreboard Saturday night at the Citrus Bowl, jubilation was on one sideline while disbelief was on the other. Bethune-Cookman snapped a three-game Florida Classic losing streak, beating FAMU 26-16. Last season, […]
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FAMUAN Face-Off: Waterboarding is Torture
There is a bag on your head, you can hardly breathe, every breath you take burns, and every time you think it is over you feel the pressure from the water pouring onto your face, and you believe the end is near. Waterboarding is not a technique, it is torture, […]
FAMUAN Face-Off: If It Keeps Our Country Safe, then I’m for It
Recently, the Republican presidential candidates discussed the issue of waterboarding in a debate and it left me wondering what my stance was on the issue. Before the debate, I had never really given it much thought. With issues like abortion, gay marriage and the economy being thrown around the most, […]
TPD Offers Tips to Make Holiday Safe
The Tallahassee Police Department has released holiday safety and security tips to help keep crime and traffic accidents from spoiling the spirit of the holiday season. With Thanksgiving and Christmas break right around the corner, many students from Florida A&M, Florida State and Tallahassee Community College will be traveling to visit loved ones for […]
Ammons Close to Getting Record Enrollment
Florida A&M surpassed its goal of 14,000 students in summer 2011 by more than 700 students, just 300 shy of 15,000 students enrolled. Finishing its fiscal year ending (FYE) in July 2011 with 14,702 students, and increase of 1,418 from Fall 2010’s enrollment. With an official head count of 13,209 […]
True Face of Mormon Religion Raises Eyebrows for Black Community
Mormons vary in clothing, race and color. Outside of Doak Campbell Stadium is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Inside the church are Mormon members that transcend the common presumption. Black Mormons. A black Mormon seems contradictory because of Mormon doctrine, but they have been around since […]
One More Reason to Unite
This wasn’t how I imagined spending my Classic weekend. Hundreds of frantic phone calls to friends, countless tears shed and questions later, students all over the campus of Florida A&M are mourning the sudden death of Marching ‘100′ drum major and student Robert Champion. This isn’t the first death of […]
Mexican Restaurant Benefits from New Location
Old restaurant reaps benefits of new location The smell of peppers and ground beef fill the room as one walks in. The sound of laughter and applause marinate the air as the servers entertain their guests. The newest El Jalisco’s location, a local Mexican restaurant has opened its doors for […]
Big Sales in Store for ‘Black Friday’
This “Black Friday,” Governor’s Square Mall is giving people more of an incentive to come out and shop. This year, not only will shoppers receive retailer discounts, but also free gifts from stores inside the mall is expected to draw even more shoppers. For every $100 spent that morning, the […]
Dwayne Scantlebury: Leading from the Middle
Dwayne Scantlebury has been playing soccer since he was eight years old. He played almost every position on the pitch, but likes playing center midfielder the most. From that position, he said, he can control how the game goes. “I can honestly play anywhere on the field,” said Scantlebury. “I […]