FAMU’s first “Showtime at the Apollo” may have put talent on stage, but standing in front of critical crowd sent some of the performers back behind the curtain. “It was horrible, said Precious Boone, 19, a sophomore criminal justice student from Miami. “The talent was no good. Everyone got booed.” […]

To injured athletes, rehabilitation once meant resting the injury until it no longer hurt, then simply returning the patient to competition. That was then. After three decades of advancing technology, rehabilitation techniques and prevention methods, athletes are healthier and less exposed to injuries. Arnold Bell, professor of physical therapy, said […]

Whether it’s Fredo and Michael Corleone in the “Godfather” movies or the Late Notorious B.I.G in is drug dealing lesson, “The Ten Crack Commandments,” Seven: this rule is so underrated/Keep your family and business completely separated. The common rule is that family and business just don’t mix. On the contrary, […]

Lebron James should be the National Basketball Association’s Rookie of the Year for the 2003-2004 season. Although, the Cleveland Cavaliers took a nosedive out of contention for the playoffs late in the regular season, James has made himself into one of the most recognizable figures in all of sports. Despite […]

It seems Ludacris, the sultan of often-comedic hip-hop lyrics and Bill O’Reilly, the prince of accusatory conservative tele-crap, are touching gloves again. According to Fox News, hip-hop artist Ludacris recently had his contract with Anheuser-Busch revoked because of an “image” dispute. Almost two years ago, Pepsi gave the same excuse […]

As I sat watching ESPN’s SportsCenter in the wee hours of the morning, I was shocked as I listened to ESPN news anchor Pamela Oliver replay the statement from Notre Dame’s commentator, Paul Hornung’s. “Notre Dame needs to lower their academic standards to accommodate the black athlete.” Undoubtedly, Hornung’s comment […]

In fighting across Iraq over the past week, almost 50 American soldiers and more than 550 Iraqis have been killed. Virtually every day brings another report of a U.S. soldier slain. At least 649 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the war began in March 2003. The president has […]

Deeming himself a scientist, Omar Tyree a New York Times Bestselling Author, spoke to a half-filled Charles Winterwood Theatre Wednesday night. The lecture ranged from books he has written such as “For the Love of Money” and “Single Mom,” to the psychological state of black people in America. Tyree said […]

Cars losing their natural color to a yellow coating and eyes and noses developing a crimson hue are tell-tale signs that pollen season has officially arrived. As a result, students may inhale the airborne pollens of certain trees, grasses and weeds. Ronald Staff, of the Allergy and Asthma Diagnostic Treatment […]

The American get-up-and-go lifestyle has increased the use of cell phones, especially among college students. However, disruptive ringers during class can be annoying for students and professors. Whether it’s a job requirement or parents trying to keep up with children attending school, cell phones are essential for communication in this […]