Skin color has been an issue in the black community for years. Hostility between light and dark- skinned African Americans has caused a skin divide within our communities. It was not until the topic, ” I don’t like my hair texture or the color of my skin,” on the Michael […]
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Florida A& M faculty upset by the university’s overpayment error
Several faculty members are furious with the payroll office because of an error that resulted in their overpayment. Some professors at Florida A&M received a letter in 2008 saying that University accidentally overpaid them. Former FAMU Professor Gerald Grow retired in the fall 2009 semester and said he received a […]
Trey Songz, Common and Fabolous will perform to raise money for Haiti
Singer Trey Songz and rappers Common and Fabulous will take the Florida A & M University stage on April 15 to raise funds to support ongoing efforts in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. But what ticket buyers may not realize is that not all of their dollars will […]
Social media is new venue for cyber bullying of children
With the emergence of Facebook, Twitter and even MySpace, bullying has moved from the schoolyard into people’s homes via the Internet. There are more children enduring harsh harassment from their peers that they are deciding to end their lives to escape the verbal and physical abuse. In January, 15-year-old Phoebe […]
Metaphorical video “Window seat” causes turnmoil for Erykah Badu
There has been a lot of buzz in entertainment industry during the past week. Usher released a new album, Nicki Minaj’s Massive Attack music video premiered and more women have come forth about Jesse James’ (husband of actress Sandra Bullock) affairs. However, one woman has shaken the media world more […]
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Florida A& M University plans to do another increase in tuition
Tuition and fees for labs, technology, athletics and miscellaneous others are set to increase in the upcoming 2010-2011 school year. Friday the university’s fee committee met to hear proposals for student fees the committee made several recommendations on student fee proposals by different departments and colleges of the university. Many […]
Construction zone discourages customers from visiting local businesses
When 5 p.m. happy hour ends, St. Michael’s Irish Pub customers face bright floodlights, construction vehicles and loud cranes as they leave Gaines Street. As a result, the pub’s business is suffering. “At 8 o’clock we’re usually busy, but now, well you can see,” saysKeith Moore, a St. Michael’s bartender […]
Children should be liable for their own rowdy behavior
For years, there have been cases involving children committing crimes ranging anywhere from graffiti on walls to massive school shootings. Should the children who commit these crimes be responsible for their actions or should the parents of these children be at fault? Should there be a law holding parents responsible? […]
FAMU students must be aware of current events
How are students on our campus oblivious to the problems that could have a positive or negative effect on them? When someone says the word college, the first thing people think about is partying. College life is a whole new world, full of new experiences and opportunities, but most do […]