The release of rapper Nas’ 2006 album, Hip Hop is Dead, sparked an intriguing debate among hip-hop’s most avid followers. The artists’ proclamation was met with both concurrence and disdain. Some believe that hip-hop is not dead, but rather experiencing a change in rhythm. “I don’t think hip hop is […]
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Album sales drop during recession
After three back-to-back albums, DJ Khaled released his fourth, Victory. The album was released March 2 through E1 Music and Khaled’s own imprint, We The Best Music Group. Like his first three efforts, the Miami-based DJ’s album is filled with artists collaborations fans would adore. From Diddy to Miami’s up […]
Coach Tony Trifonov reveals how he dominates the conference
The FAMU Volleyball team won their ninth consecutive title MEAC Conference championship this fall. Their consistency has lead to winning records for the past decade. Whether talking to statistic trackers or players about who is to credit for the program’s success, the answer is Head Coach Tanio “Tony” Trifonov. Trifonov, […]
Track team strong after Morehouse Relays
The Florida A&M track teams continued their outdoor dominance at the 39th annual Morehouse Relays held at the Edwin C. Moses Track and Field facility in Atlanta. Both teams placed third at the event. The women’s team tallied a total of 86.16 points in the relays. The men came home […]
Health care legislation signed
Sunday night President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party prevailed in their 13-month battle for healthcare reform. The House of Representatives passed the Affordable Healthcare for America Act,more commonly known as the health care bill, with a vote of 219-212. Over the past year, the House of Representatives and […]
Football former players help train team
As the second day of spring practice ended Tuesday, the Rattlers goal for the 2010 football season was clear, a conference championship. There was no shortage of energy on the field. During drills, players were challenging each other to make plays and put forth their best effort. Head coach Joe […]
Do lesser-known sports feel the love?
Florida A&M University athletic programs are currently in a state of flux. Despite reports of a possible new athletic director, the search continues. When thenew athletic director is formally chosen, he will be the fifth in the last eight years. Florida A&M basketball is currently on the rebound. The men’s […]
Underground artists overlooked
Boy Meets World, Fashawn (2009): This albumis arguably atypical artistry for an early 20-something.Fashawn, a Fresno, Ca., native serves as a shiningexample for his lyrically immature contemporaries tofollow. Ghostdini, Wizard of Poetry in EmeraldCity, Ghostface Killah (2009): Former Wu-Tang member, Ghostface Killah, demonstrates theimportance longevity in hip-hop in his seventh […]
CIA provides job and internship opportunities to students
Representatives from the Central Intelligence Agency were on Florida A&M University’s campus Tuesday, to provide information about job and internship opportunities with the agency. “We offer jobs to 50 different career disciplines,” said Tom A., Retention and Diversity Outreach Coordinator. The CIA supports the president, the National Security Council and […]
Frenchtown Community Credit Union opens in spring
Frenchtown residents said they are looking forward to their first community credit union scheduled to open the end of spring to early summer. Residents expressed great pleasure with the timing of the credit union, which coincides with the continued revitalization of the Frenchtown neighborhood. ‘‘I’m excited about the opening of […]