Upon hearing the words, “sorority” or “fraternity,” many people may think of hype parties and probate shows. But, Greek organizations are not limited to hosting social events. For 15 years, the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has been dedicated to improving the social and economic conditions […]

The student senate voted to override SGA President Larry O. Rivers’ veto of its 2004-2005 Activities and Services budget Wednesday. The budget that had been approved by the senate two weeks ago was sent back by Rivers late last week. Rivers said he sent the budget back with a few […]

Members of modeling troupes are often thought of as runway-strutting, action-posing, inventive clothing-wearing fashion statements. Their extravagant shows normally attract a large number of people. However, compared to other campus organizations, some students said modeling troupes do nothing more than put on a show. Rosalynne Jones, 18, said modeling troupes […]

You would think a movie with the comedic flair of Cedric the Entertainer, the refined experience of Vanessa L. Williams and the pop appeal of rapper Bow Wow and Solange Knowles would have a unique blend of wit and wisdom. But “Johnson’s Family Vacation” takes a turn for the worse […]

SGA is accepting applications for a senior senator position for the 2004-2005 school year. For more information call Alex Harris at 228-0999 or 599-3624. FAMU Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is collecting empty ink cartridges for the remainder of the semester. Please look for baskets to place empty cartridges in […]

University President Fred Gainous, faculty and students gathered in Lee Hall Auditorium Monday night for a town hall meeting to discuss the state of the University. At the meeting, organized by the Men of Distinction and hosted by the Student Government Association, students heard from President Gainous, SGA President Larry […]

The Tallahassee Fire Department and FAMU Police Department were called to an emergency in the PaddyFote dormitory on Monday night. The urgent situation however was not the usual fire or medical crisis. Freshman Bruce Chapman and his seven friends were watching “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie” on video when […]

Tallahassee is a surreal city for dating for young black women, but I’m not sure if they know it. And they don’t seem to be taking advantage of it. During the 1999-2000 school year, FAMU was only 56 percent female, according to blackexcel.org, so it’s almost a 1:1 ratio. Comparably, […]

In SGA President Larry O. Rivers’ state of the student body address, he made a plea for students to get as excited about town hall meetings as they are about Homecoming and Be Out Day concerts. Admittedly, students need to take a more proactive stance about their University and begin […]

In countless hip-hop magazines, Web sites and periodicals there is a phrase that is being repeated and is far from the truth. Well-known and respected hip-hop artists such as Q-Tip and Andre 3000 have uttered the infamous phrase, “Hip Hop is dead.” Hip Hop is exploited by major corporations, diluted […]