Recently, the Catholic Church released a statement saying that in the past 52 years, there have been over 4,000 priests accused of sexual misconduct against children. There is no excuse for such a blatant betrayal of trust and absence of decency, especially by someone like a priest who is the […]
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WANM 90.5 Top Lists
Top 5 Gospel 1. “Praise Is What I Do” – Shekinah Glory Ministries2. “Make Me Over” – Tonex3. “Sufficient” – Dorian4. “Blessing Medley” – VIP Mass Choir featuring John P. Kee5. “Use Me As You Please” – Tallahassee Boys Choir Top 5 Jazz 1. “Put A Spell On You” – […]
Strikers display ‘Past, Present, Future’
The Strikers are not just your regular group, they have appeared on the Apollo, and are known for their “striking” dance moves. For the past few months, they have been waiting for their big event. Now, the day has finally come. Tonight in Lee Hall Auditorium, the FAMU Strikers Dance […]
Rattlers poised to take title
FAMU’s men’s team is ready to heat up the track. After winning the MEAC indoor Championships, their first title in five years, the men’s track team has their eyes set on a heftier prize – the 2004 outdoor conference championships. James Amune, the pilot of the team that keeps this […]
Be Out Day offers end of semester fun
With finals around the corner, dreams of spending free time enjoying free food, entertainment, games and hanging out with fellow Rattlers sound pretty far-fetched. Fortunately for students on the Hill, Be Out Day 2004 will give them exactly what they need- a chance to relax before the end of the […]
Coleman tries new system
Coleman Library is attempting to implement a new system that would allow current students and faculty remote access to the library’s databases. Easy Proxy was purchased by the library system last spring, and when complemented, will only require that students enter a number listed on their school identification card to […]
Students, faculty prepare for dean interviews
Students and faculty assembled Thursday in Lee Hall to discuss the process of selecting the next dean for the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications. Chanta M. Haywood, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and the dean search committee chair, informed more than 100 students and faculty on their […]
Budget poses bias to blacks
t still seems that we as blacks in America are treating racism as if it is a mirage. U.S. Rep. Mike Ross, D-Arkansas, joined several Democratic lawmakers March 24 to criticize President George W. Bush’s 2005 budget for “shortchanging” blacks. “It’s all about priorities and President Bush’s priorities are misplaced,” […]
‘Proliferation’ starts at home
It has been one year since the Bush administration invaded Iraq on the premise that the country had weapons of mass destruction. In that time, those four words have brought many thoughts to the minds of people here in America and elsewhere in the world. But does anyone really understand […]
University asks State for funds
FAMU has asked the Legislature for more than $1 million in funding for Scripps Research Institute and distance learning in partnership with the University of Florida and North Florida Community College. Scripps Research Institute focuses on biomedical research, technology development and drug design. “It would create a new avenue for […]