When a new Tyler Perry movie is coming out, it is not a matter of who will see it in the black community-it is a matter of when. Black people support black business, especially in places where there aren’t many blacks present, like the movies. It is exciting and refreshing […]
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Rattlers hit the road to face Norfolk
The Florida A&M football team will hit the road again to take on the Norfolk State Spartans after bouncing back against the Savannah State Tigers last Saturday in Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers face another struggling team in week eight, but are not looking past the Spartans on the way […]
‘Adult twilight’ gorges
I clutched the armrest in the dark, near-empty theater as frightening images bum-rushed my mind. My friend Jaylen nudged me, telling me to quit being so afraid, but all I could think about was the horrific scene I was about to be subjected to. I hate scary movies, so […]
‘Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m OK’
ew outlook on this situation and her visits create such comfort in my life, needed now more than ever. I was fooling myself when I thought it was almost over. I received a phone call at 8:13 p.m. on Oct. 6 from my oncologist. “That biopsy we did shows […]
Intramural football crowns its champ
Da Real Deal defeated Pick 6, 34-13, in the intramural championship game Thursday. The overall success of the flag tournament turned out perfect. According to intramural coordinator Tony Brewington, the players stayed healthy this season and avoided injuries. “There were no injuries, if its not safe its not fun. We […]
Alexis Brown provides consistency, inspires tennis team
Junior Alexis Brown’s winning attitude and fierce play has enabled her to be a force on the tennis court for the Florida A&M women’s tennis team in her hopes to become one of best. Brown’s mother played collegiate tennis at America University in Washington. The Minnesota native gained a true […]
Swim teams will face FSU, Florida Gulf Coast
The Florida A&M men’s and women’s swim teams will dive into action Friday and Saturday as underdogs against neighboring schools. Florida State and the University of Florida Gulf Coast will have their hands full when they face the 18 swimmers of FAMU. Led by Coach Jorge Olavez, who replaced […]
Candlelight vigil for abuse victims
Refuge House is a women and children shelter that has been providing services to survivors and victims of domestic and sexual violence for over twenty years. The shelter is having a candlelight vigil at Tom Brown Park Oct. 20th from 6-8 p.m. “‘The Speak Out’ is to honor survivors […]
FAMU College of Law welcomes student senator
The Florida A&M 40th Student Senate welcomed a new member Monday night as Donnya Banks, a second year student at FAMU College of Law, was sworn in as the FAMU College of Law’s student senator. She joined student senators after making the four-hour drive from the College of […]
Reinventing a tradition
CAPE TOWN, South Africa —Longstreet in Cape Town greets visitors with a diverse, energetic atmosphere that unlike anywhere else in the world. Restaurants, electronics stores and clothing shops peddle their various wares, and soccer fans eager to support their teams roam the streets blowing loud vuvuzelas, a local instrument […]