On a campus that boasts stellar social organizations and community service groups that benefit our people, there are a number of co-ed business fraternities that put another spin on it all. The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Pi Sigma Epsilon showed just this, last weekend at their South/West Regional Conference in […]
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Live Blog: Time to Ball
7:10 pm 6 minutes have gone by and the Rattlers have yet to score a basket, Ouch! Rattlers 4 Tigers 4 14:00 left in the First Quarter. 7:16 pm Number 22, Amin Stevens, limps off the court with what appears to be an ankle injury. 7:19 pm I’m shocked at […]
The crown jewel of every newsroom
In this age of fast news and life in a country full of folks who need voices to instruct them, editorialists are more important than ever. And not just any op-ed writers, but those who use sound judgment while practicing the highest standard of investigative journalism; those who do […]
The History of the Florida Classic
It’s Florida Classic time. But every student’s favorite game of the year doesn’t come without a little history. While I’m sure everyone is loading their cars with paraphernalia for the trip down to Orlando, and hoping teachers are canceling classes, here are some notes you might want to […]
Card game sparks freshman gathering
Two freshman cousins split the $50 prize awarded at the second Gibbs Hall Spades Tournament, hosted by the Junior Class of 2012. The juniors used the popular game of spades to reach out to freshmen. The event is a part of FAMU Junior Week 2010. Approximately 30 students ranging […]
FAMU’s strategic plan could bring more to the table
FAMU’s 2010-2020 Strategic Plan has a lot in store for this decade. The Board of Trustees approved a five-pronged approach, addressing everything from student life to the school’s international presence. The last segment of the third “Strategic Initiative” caught my eye; it promised to, “Systematically plan for growth of […]
Student mother inspires classmates
AnquillaDennard, a 25-year-old senior theater performance student from Belle Glade, Fla., said to do lists are the only thing that help her manage her time and keep her myriad of responsibilities in order. However, missing tests or class because of unforeseen circumstances is something Dennard has learned to deal with since […]
CeDAR gives root to students’ success
Looking at someone’s face, you may never be able to tell if he or she has a disability. Disabilities are not just physical. From dyslexia to legal blindness, the Center for Disability Access and Resources (CeDAR) serves them all. CeDAR provides support, accommodations and empowerment to disabled Florida A&M students. […]
Domestic violence forum to help encourage awareness
Domestic violence is a common but taboo issue that many students on FAMU’s campus suffer from in silence. This inspired a seminar on campus to discuss these issues in an honest and open setting. On Monday, Nov. 22, Active Minds and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., will hold a […]
Anxiety disorders have a new target: college students.
College students make up more than seven percent of adults suffering from anxiety, according to the National Mental Health Association website. Over the last five decades, statistics have revealed that there has been an increase in students struggling with anxiety, but only half of the 19 million Americans struggling with […]