It is 8 o’ clock on a Wednesday morning, a group of three girls talk about their amazing weekend and everything seems friendly. Suddenly, one leaves to go to the bathroom. The other two change their conversation… “Oh my gosh, she is so dumb. It is so embarrassing to be […]
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FAMU Recreational Center leadership looks for increasing the number of alumni membership
From the first day the doors opened at Florida A&M’s Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Recreation Center, director Robert Carroll had one goal in mind – to reel in the alumni. His quest to have more alumni utilize the $9 million state- of- the- art facility has been fulfilled. Alumni membership […]
FAMU baseball demolishes Selma College
Florida A&M’s baseball team looked to pick themselves up after dropping three games to Bethune Cookman University in lopsided losses last weekend. The Rattlers went up against Selma College in a double header on Thursday. The orange and green took the field wearing their white home jersey’s and with a […]
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Brogan Museum exhibit showcases Haitian art
Original Haitian artwork, music, poetry, dance was showcased yesterday at the opening reception titled Night at the Museum: Haiti Benefit Showcase. The reception featured the personal art collection of Joseph Ducasse on the life, culture, and natural environment of the island and the Haitian people. The oil on canvas paintings […]
How low can politics go?
Have politics sunk to an all time low? As Obama’s tenure as president moves forward, the world of politics seems to become more controversial. On March 20, Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga), Rep. Andre Carson (D-Ind) along with other black staffers were walking out of the U.S. Capitol’s Cannon building when […]
More women fight for their dreams and concerns
What was once a distant dream is now a vibrant reality. After almost a century, President Barack Obama signed the Health Care Reform Bill into law on Tuesday. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, also a strong advocate for health care reform and women’s issues, is credited with getting the […]
Life in China gets easier when you know the language
I’d like to say that I have reached mastery in the Chinese language after only five weeks, and I can now rival mall cuisine with my version of ‘chao fan’ (fried rice). In reality, my accomplishments, although less monumental, have been useful. I can start a simple conversation with anyone […]
FAMU offers counseling services to students affected by earthquake
Since the earthquake in Haiti, various organizations and schools within the university are finding ways to help with relief efforts. A free service that is often overlooked is the university’s counseling services. The office said they have seen a spike in visitations since the Haiti earthquake. Allison Lockard, the assistant […]
Obama’s new plan prompts different responses
Members of Congress experienced more hurdles in Washington D.C. Local Tea Party protesters got ugly by shouting out racial slurs and spitting on some members of Congress. With the divide widening on issues such as healthcare, the economy and employment, many angry Americans are finding new ways to get their […]