Note: This story was written on a previous date. Florida A & M men’s basketball team added another win to its record Saturday, against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 63-55. The Rattlers were led by senior forward Larry Jackson having 18 points, 14 of which were at the free-throw line. […]
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Kirby to SGA: Resign
Come next Senate meeting, a few more empty seats might be available. Twelve members of SGA were notified by Dean of Students Henry Kirby to relinquish their position due to poor grades and/or insufficient credit hours. “We just got the grade point averages back from the registrar’s office yesterday and […]
Rattlers Win Again
Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team added another win to its record Saturday against the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks 63-55. The Rattlers were led by senior forward Larry Jackson scoring 18 points, 14 of which were at the free-throw line. “I’ve been putting a lot of practice at the free-throw line, which […]
They are not ignorant, you just don’t agree with them
What is the difference between ignorance and something the majority just doesn’t want to hear? The dictionary defines ignorance as a “lack of knowledge, education, or awareness.” To call someone ignorant is to challenge his or her awareness on a certain situation. You are basically saying that person should not […]
We should encourage our kids, not discourage them
As we marvel at the notion of having a black president we are still dealing with realities of our black youth partaking in numerous criminal acts. Blacks bear most of the burden or shame of violent criminal acts in our country. We are always considered the most violent and angry people. But […]
Rick Scott’s 7-7-7 plan and what it means to us
Last week Governor Rick Scott released his budget proposal for the state. Called the 7-7-7 plan, it proposes acceleration in the total job growth in Florida, along with an increase in the number of new business start-ups and growing wages and salaries. Of course these promises seem encouraging, but how will […]
Aaron Arnold: On His Way to Being FAMU’s Next Super Success
Aaron Arnold, a Chicago native and CEO of Music Is My Business, is on his way to becoming the next member of Florida A&M’s extensive list of powerful, successful, alumni. His company, Music Is My Business, works in brand development, producing, writing and creating music as well as music videos. […]
Low GPAs Could Oust FAMU Student Representatives
Election season is underway and the grade point averages of student senators, attendants and royal court members are being called into question. If they do not meet the academic requirements, these students cause lose their positions, with no exceptions. Most elected officials are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA. Those […]
Turner: Renovations to ‘Jones Hall’ Make Building Like New
After a little more than a month of being unofficially open, the renovated Jones Hall received a formal introduction Thursday. Renovations had been underway in the the building since Spring 2010. Since 1953, Jones Hall has served as the gateway building for those pursuing degrees in chemistry, physics and biology […]
FAMU Trashes Recycling Program
Recycling on campus has become as normal as a trip to the Cafe, but it may soon become obsolete. Due to budget cuts, an employee of the Environmental Health & Safety Department was relieved of his duties. This faculty member just so happened to be the head of the recycling […]