Atheism is a growing religion in American society today. More and more people are questioning whether or not there is a higher power instead of putting all their faith in one. “People should question all things,” said Ora Wills, a 1956 FAMU graduate from Pensacola. The growth of atheism is […]
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Christianity includes Catholicism
I am a Roman Catholic. I am also a Christian. I see no conflict in this. But, other Christians have told me that Catholics are not Christian. So what is the definition of a Christian and what is Christianity? According to The Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, a Christian is a […]
Hampton University opens new school
A sea of blue and white converged on the new Scripps Howard School of Journalism and Communications for its grand opening at Hampton University and hopes ran high. “I’m excited about the celebration,” said Wynel Marchman, a junior broadcast student. “The Scripps Howard School will tremendously help us. It will […]
Christianity epitomizes abuse
I never thought I’d wind up in an abusive relationship. Everyone I know told me that I would never stand for a man treating me badly. Yet here I am, in a rather sordid love affair with a man I’m too terrified to walk away from. The very thought of […]
FOUNDERS’ DAY
A message of loyalty and pride resonated through song and speech in Lee Hall Auditorium as the university celebrated its 115th birthday Thursday morning at the Founder’s Day Convocation. The celebration was not only a gathering to commemorate the legacy of the founders, Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker; […]
Students to bury capsule
#8220;Leaving our Footprints Behind” was the theme of a twilight time capsule ceremony that paid homage to founders, Thomas Gibbs and Thomas Desalle Tucker. As a part of Founders Week, student government officials, students and a portion of the Marching 100 gathered around the eternal flame Wednesday to celebrate the […]
Single-sex classes benefit students
Smaller class sizes. Higher test scores. Less disciplinary problems. Is it an educational heaven? In the future maybe. Presently, they are just some of the benefits of single-sex classrooms in public schools. Single-sex schools have been around for a long time, but single-sex classrooms are a relatively recent phenomena. In […]
A Dream Deferred
Maintaining tires helps maintain money
Rytonia Johnson didn’t know what hit her tire. “My tire just gave out on me,” said Johnson, 18, a freshman business administration student from Madison. Johnson’s tire blow out could have been caused by under or over-inflation, which are the main factors that cause tire complications, said Steve Wright, sales […]
Rattlerettes shut out Bulldogs
Ram, jam, slam! It’s awesome baby! Those were the feelings of most fans in the Jake Gaither Athletic Center on Sunday after they watched the volleyball team take South Carolina State by storm winning the match in three straight games. The Rattlerettes finished off the Bulldogs in only an hour […]