Prince among nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of FameTwenty-five years after the release of his first album in 1978, Prince is finally on the list of nominees for the 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame along several other first-time nominees. According to the hall of fame, artists […]

At the President’s Convocation, President Gainous announced that any student who had not paid his or her fall tuition fees by Sept. 23 would be unregistered from their classes. When asked if administration would enforce the policy, Patricia Green-Powell, vice president for student affairs confirmed the announcement. “Sept. 23 is […]

It’s a good thing the World Wide Web is around. Otherwise, the Florida A&M volleyball team might not have its star middle blocker Adriana Kostadinova.“I heard about the school from the Internet,” said Kostadinova. “My coach from Bulgaria also helped me learn some, but it was initially through the Internet.”Originally […]

In the spring of 2002 the new women’s golf team adopted the motto “History in the making.” After the university’s move to Division 1-A, the women’s golf team was formed in order to meet the NCAA’s title four requirements.The team held its first official interest meeting Sept. 10. Marvin Green, […]

South Carolina State UniversityThe Lady Bulldogs soccer team were held scoreless for the fourth time this season during Wednesday’s 4-0 loss to UNC-Asheville. According to the SCSU athletics information desk, that game was one of the team’s worst offensive performances because they had no shots on goal. However, the defensive […]

In our most recent convocation, President Fred Gainous told Florida A&M University students that the university wouldn’t tolerate students that haven’t paid their tuition fees by the September 23 deadline. Even if they are out of state students on university-provided scholarships, eighteen hundred students may face cancellation of their classes. […]

There is no doubt in my mind the most beautiful creation ever created is the black woman. What is so beautiful about black women? That’s like asking, “What’s so dazzling about the sun?”  The strength of black women has carried many black men and their light has provided guidance in […]

After fours years of a strained relationship with many student officials, Gov. Jeb Bush is planning this semester to visit campus and speak to students during a lecture series designed by student officials.Sophomore Class President Torey Alston extended the invitation during a meeting with Bush earlier this month. Alston said […]

With second year coach Mark Howell at the helm, the swimming and diving teams are streaming into an area filled with changes and positive developments.Charles Heller, the new assistant coach, joined the team in March to replace former assistant Andre Bailey. Heller has been coaching for 10 years, spending time […]

I was very disappointed in Coach Billy Joe’s comments about FAMU’s loss to University of Florida. Not only did he bring down his own team but he gave the impression that FAMU was an inferior. Here is a quote from Sunday’s edition of the St. Pete Times article, “I was […]