Florida A&M freshman receiver Cardan Alexander grew up before the eyes of 22,159 in Bragg Memorial Stadium. Trailing 14-9 with six seconds remaining, FAMU (3-2) quarterback Ben Dougherty threw a 13-yard fade pattern to Alexander in the back of the end zone, who tipped it to himself and made a […]
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New group sets sights high
Pro-Creative Productions plans to give students in Tallahassee the opportunity to broadcast their talent through media productions. The brainchild of the new student-run organization 21-year-old public relations student Krystal Lynn Cox, has future hopes of producing music videos for FAMU and localstudents as well as producing digital public service announcements […]
Water aerobics
FAMU’s swimming and diving team held its annual Orange and Green meet Saturday. The Green Team was victorious with 900 points, while the Orange Team trailed behind with 769 points. According to Coach Mark Howell, the meet was an opportunity for the swimmers to see what times they have posted […]
Career Fair Draws Large Turnout
The Tallahassee Leon County Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall was filled with enthusiastic recruiters and eager students Wednesday. They met up for the students to get jobs – and for employers to fill positions. “I think I was very successful in looking for a internship for the spring semester,” said Cheri […]
SBI, Merger talks Clarified
FAMU SGA President Larry O. Rivers asked members of FAMU’s Board of Trustees to put an end to rumors that President Fred Gainous plans to merge FAMU with Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College. Rivers, a member of the board, was referring to a letter sent to trustees last […]
‘UnderWorld’ Overrated
Take Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo Juliet”, remove the pesky sunshine, add werewolves and vampires, take out the romantic chemistry in the love story, and ladies and gents that’s Underworld. Kate Beckinsale stars as Selene, in a film about the events that surround a centuries-old war between vampires and lycans (werewolves). As […]
FAMU Strives to Accomodate all Students
Being physically or mentally disabled could be an awkward situation, especiallywhen surrounded by people who don’t fully understand the situation.Because of this difficulty, several campus and state organizations offerservices to assist disabled students. The Equal Opportunity Program is one of many campus outlets that provideservices for the physically and learning […]
Senate Bill Raises Questions
A bill passed unanimously by the SGA Student Senate in Monday’s meeting gives power to a committee within the group to say who can and cannot be appointed to a position within the association. It came shortly before SGA president Larry O. Rivers was impeached for making an appointment to […]
Personal issues overrun senate
At a senate meeting held Monday night, Student Government President Larry Rivers was impeached by a senate charged with looking out for the best interests of the students. Unfortunately, this latest debacle is simply another step in the wrong direction. The funny thing is, the whole scenario sounds a little […]
Absence of African Americans in Movies and Television
You only have to turn on the television to see that the content is designed by white people and aimed at white audiences. However, African-Americans are not invisible. We are on television and in movies, but we tend to dominate only sports and the talk show circuit. Mainstream America would […]