#8220;Barbara Wire, 23, black hair, brown eyes, medium height, in search of 60-something man, gray hair, hazel eyes who lodged in Motel Roachey in Chattahoochie, Wisc., Oct.5, 2001. May have fathered child.” Ever placed an ad like that? If you have tried to give up your child for adoption in […]

In its first meeting since Florida State University President Talbot “Sandy” D’Alemberte announced his resignation, the transition committee discussed proposing Search Advisory Committee members and guidelines for selecting a new president. The transition committee, which is comprised of several trustees, will make recommendations to the full board at a later […]

The Rattlers made a statement to Tennessee State and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference on Saturday, beating the Tigers 37-24 in the annual Atlanta Football Classic. Although FAMU starting quarterback Casey Printers missed his second consecutive game due to an ankle injury, backup quarterback Reggie Hayes was spectacular. He accounted for […]

On her “Voyage to India” she found love and happiness. India.Arie’s sophomore album, “Voyage to India,” is a velvety wave of romantic reassurance. In her debut album “Acoustic Soul,” she was “Ready for Love” and- from the sounds of this latest release – she’s found it. Six of the 12 […]

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science is bringing a little of the past to the present with its “After the Dinosaur Prehistoric Beasts” exhibit. The museum has transformed its first floor into the Ice Age using skylights, sound effects and plants. “It is a great opportunity for kids […]

Haitian Cultural Club will hold the “Apollo Night” interest meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Snake Pit. For more information, call Augustine Rho at 224-3041. Progressive Black Men will be hosting their first bowling social of the year tonight at Galimore Lanes from 6 to 10. For more information, […]

Who put the cyanide in the Kool-Aid? That’s the question The Rev. Jesse Jackson, The Rev. Al Sharpton and others are asking after seeing the smash hit “Barbershop,” a movie surrounding shop owner Calvin Palmer (Ice Cube) and his father’s hand-me-down hair-cutting business. Jackson is outraged at a scene that […]

Michael Jordan, who led the Washington Wizards in scoring, assists and steals last season, announced Thursday that he will drag himself back onto the court for yet another season. Jordan, 39, missed 22 games last season due to knee injuries, particularly in his right knee. Now, after a contemplative off-season, […]

Standing outside of the locker room after the game, with ice taped to his hip, wincing in pain, senior quarterback Reggie Hayes modestly accepted compliments from teammates, fans and coaches. Hayes had completed 15 of 21 pass attempts for 213 yards and three touchdowns in the Rattlers’ 37-24 win over […]

America is a nation gone fat. One in every four children is overweight. According to an article in Time Magazine, the national average, compared to that of other nations, puts America at the top of the list as the most unhealthy country in the world. America appears to be gaining […]