First it was Just Dance, then Paparazzi and now Telephone. Stefani Germanotta otherwise known as “Lady Gaga” has once again captivated audiences with the release of the highly anticipated video to her hit Telephone featuring Beyoncé Knowles. The dynamic duo teamed up with director Jonas Akerlund to create a nine-minute […]
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Alabama shooting highlights race-crime disparities
Amy Bishop “went postal” at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. On Jan. 26, the Harvard educated biology professor received a termination letter from the dean of the college of sciences. This apparently did not go over well with Bishop, because on Feb. 12, the day that her termination from the University […]
After so many fashion faux pas, it might be time for FAMU reinforce a dress code for its students
As college students, most are vulnerable to fall into the grips of mainstream culture. We fall victim to ridiculous fashions and fads, often forgetting how senseless they are until it is too late. The infamous jheri curl hairstyle of the 1980’s and early 1990’s is a prime example of a […]
Scouts look at FAMU talent
An atmosphere of heavy anticipation mixed with excitement accompanied the damp chillthat settled over the practice field Thursday afternoon. Florida A&M’s potential National Football League prospects determinedly traipsed onto the field, ready to impress who they hoped would be thier future employers. It was the first NFL Pro Day ever […]
FAMU Census makes it count
Plans are underway to increase participation in the 2010 Census. On Saturday, Census Ambassadors visited “Hard-to-Count” neighborhoods surrounding Florida A&M’s campus with help from the student body. These neighborhoods house mostly minority families who tend to leave these important census documents to catch dust on the countertops. Some people don’t […]
FAMU Way continues to expand
Driving to Florida A&M’s campus could be much different by the year 2013. The FAMU Way road extension project would invest in the south side community, with both residents and students possibly benefi ting. The project is currently in the planning phase. The City of Tallahassee is busy giving tours […]
Arrests put early stop to spring break
Bikinis, beaches, martinis and wait-handcuffs? Imagine walking down the Panama City Beach strip and a police offi cer asks for your ID-but you left it in the car. “Click” is the sound of handcuffs and an early end to spring break. This year Panama City Beach police have curtailed a […]
Sunshine Week stresses rights
Last week was full of sunshine, minus the weatherman. This past week was nationally recognized as Sunshine Week. According to sunshineweek.org, Sunshine Week is a national initiative to open a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Led by the American Society of News Editors, Sunshine […]
College of Engineering Sciences Technology and Agriculture receives horses
Veterinary students have a better way to prepare them for their animalscience careers. Two racehorses have found a new home at the Animal Complex and Facility at the university’s Research and Development Center in Quincy, Fla. New York stallion, Smooth Jazz, and Florida stallion, Alysweep, were donated to the FAMU […]
Florida State University offers low cost health coverage
Florida State University offi cials are encouraging other universities to join them in make healthcare insurance mandatory and affordable for uninsured college students. “We insure our cars because it’s mandatory,” said Lesley Sacher, director of FSU’s Healthcare Department. “Why not look at our bodies the same way?” FSU has been […]