The Florida A&M men’s cross country team participated in the Florida State Invitational on Fri., Sept. 23 at Appalachee Regional Park, gathering up 346 points and a 12th place finish. This week’s overall performance did not exactly live up to the team’s elevated expectations. “We didn’t compete as well as […]
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FAMU Women Rank in Top 40 at Invitational Races
Florida A&M’s women’s cross country team competed in the Florida State Invitational Friday at Appalachee Regional Park. The Lady Rattlers had runners to rank in the top 40, and had times under 20 minutes. Despite big name universities, and humid conditions, the team performed well. Sophomore Chandelic Jackson finished first […]
Canadian ‘Black Face Tribute’ Reminiscent of Jim Crow
During an Olympic themed event at Montreal University last week, business students decided to “honor” Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt by spreading black paint on their faces and bodies, wearing Rastafarian hats, monkey printed boxers and carrying a stuffed monkey. At the event, the students were filmed yelling “Ya Mon!” and […]
Kristin vs. Jason Face-Off: Is Corporal Punishment Necessary?
My grandmother always said, when they started making these child abuse laws, that’s when black children started losing their minds. No wonder my mother believed that sparing the rod would spoil the child. Because of it, I am a very respectful young lady who knows how to carry herself at […]
Labor Stats: Unemployment Low in Leon County
Leon County’s unemployment rate is among the lowest in the state. According to the most recent report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Florida’s unemployment rate of 10.7 percent is higher than the national average of 9.1 percent. As of July, Leon County’s unemployment rate hovered just below the national […]
FAMU President Interviews for VP of University Relations
Last month, five candidates were interviewed by President James Ammons and his staff for the vice president for university relations position. Anthony Holloman, Harriet Davis, Getchel Caldwell II, Thomas Haynes Jr. and Shereitte Stokes III are all waiting for the president to make a decision about which one of them […]
FAMU Oaks in Line for Designation
Fliers aren’t the only thing littering FAMUs campus nowadays. Due to the amount of falling limbs during storms on campus, FAMUs plant operations and maintenance is on a mission: to designate all oak trees on campus. The designation of oak trees on campus is for the betterment and safety of […]
Jason vs. Kristin Face-Off: Is Corporal Punishment Necessary?
The question of whether corporal punishment is a valid form of discipline for children has been a pressing issue in the circles of many psychologists for decades. Some claim it is detrimental because it directly correlates with adult aggressive behavior. Others find it permissible, so long as it is done […]
Students Must Get Politically Active
Seems like just yesterday Barack Obama was elected into office. Now, it’s about time to vote for America’s 45th president. For some reason, I am not as confident that we will have the record turnout of votes as we did in 2008. Am I optimistic? A little, but reality seems […]
‘Q’Pon Queens’ Help Students Cut Costs
On Tuesday, Sept. 27 the founder of “Q’Pon Queens” Vonda Gainer will host the College Coupon Connection at the Palmetto Phase III Apartments from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Co-hosts of the event are Kimberley Williams, director of business development for the Q’Pon Queens and Gainer’s son, Logan Evans, a […]