In an effort to provide transportation for students who live near campus, a new bus route has been added to FAMUs on-campus shuttle system. Route 48, FAMU Venom Express III was added to accommodate the student residents of University Gardens at Putnam Drive between Meridian and South Monroe streets, and […]
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Perseverance
The speakers and musical performers at Friday’s Founder’s Day Convocation celebrated FAMU’s history of perseverance. State Rep. Curtis D. Richardson, master of ceremonies for the event, spoke about his appreciation and respect for the services FAMU provides to the state and its students on what marked the university’s 116th anniversary. […]
War reasons still unknown
The United States attacked Iraq based solely on what it thought that country might someday want to do to them. But so far, President Bush’s prewar assertion is one of many that has not been validated with discoveries. For months, Bush’s critics have questioned his rationale for waging war against […]
Girls must be held accountable
The last time I checked, rape was defined as the crime of engaging in a sexual act with a person who has not consented.So, can somebody please explain to me why men all over the United States are being prosecuted as sex offenders for sex that is consensual?I think it’s […]
FAMU Intramural Standings
Intramural Flag Football League Standings Perry League: Gainous League:1.Platinum Plus (3-0) 1.Mafia (3-0)2. Head Bussas (2-1) 2. Team Diesel (2-1)3.Team Duval (2-1) 3. Grimey 3 (2-1) Humphries League: Lee League:1. Lynch Mob (3-0) 1. Omegas (2-1)2. Double Up (3-0) 2. Bout Business (2-1)3. Army II (3-0) 3. Army III (2-1) […]
Journey travels to new destinations
Whoever said change wasn’t a good thing hasn’t talked to FAMU students about the latest edition of Journey magazine. The magazine’s September/October 2003 issue uses a different approach to attract readers than it has in the past. Notable changes include “In Retrospect,” which catalogs historical moments from the university’s history […]
Overrated award goes to Limbaugh
You know, people like Rush Limbaugh are why no one likes journalists in this country. Which is sad because, actually, Limbaugh is not a journalist. He is simply a personality. Last Sunday on ESPN’s NFL Countdown, Limbaugh said Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb was overrated and the only reason he gets […]
No time to wait
The shakeup of college football conferences has produced a domino effect that could help FAMU in a big way. That is, if we act quickly enough. A big decision in our move to Division 1-A involves conference affiliation. Conference USA, the Sun Belt Conference and football independence are the three […]
FAMU week of sports
Mon. 10/6Men’s cross country (Gator Invite), all day Thu. 10/9Men’s Golf (Mission Inn Classic), all day Fri. 10/10Volleyball vs. Norfolk St., 7 (SHOULD BE BOLDED)Men’s Golf (Mission Inn Classic), all dayMen’s Tennis (Hasting Memorial tourney), all dayWomen’s Tennis (Jacksonville Invite), all daySwimming vs. Miami, 5 (SHOULD BE BOLDED) Sat. 10/11Football […]
Football Midseason Report Card
Run OffenseLet’s not forget that before the season, the rushing attack was supposed to be promising. Miami transfer running back Alfonso Mounts was going to team up with returners Rashard Pompey and Devvin Richardson to make one heck of a ground game. Unfortunately, the same NCAA ruling that took away […]