Will Smith tries to eat breakfast at least three times a week. But on those days when he can’t, he’ll go into the afternoon without any food. “Sometimes I don’t have the time or money to eat,” said the fourth-year computer information systems student from Flint, Mich. “That’s when I […]
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‘Barbershop’ in need of shape-up for dull humor
When Sunshine Anderson came on the scene with “Heard It All Before,” who knew that she would foresee the anthem for the No. 1 grossing film, “Barbershop,” an abysmal comedy about big-butt jokes, fried chicken and women with bad blonde weaves? Ice Cube is Calvin, the son of longtime barber […]
Start small for better exercise results
Dietitians and fitness advocates have been abuzz about the new guidelines for nutrition and exercise released by the National Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Medicine on Sept. 5. The guidelines recommend people should participate in an hour of moderate physical activity every day to maintain good health. That is twice […]
Contamination plagues meat industry
Unhealthy, bacteria-laden meat has been implicated in so many deaths and illnesses, it should be on the FBI’s Most Wanted List.Just last month, Minneapolis-based GFI American Inc. recalled 717,000 pounds of frozen ground-beef products nationwide because of possible E. coli contamination. GFI’s recall comes right on the heels of ConAgra […]
Florida flounders election again
Once again Florida reigns supreme as the only state in the nation that doesn’t seem to want to get their election right. It hasn’t even been two years since Florida officials realized that they needed to step into the 21st century and put some funds toward updating the more than […]
Financial woes grow with time
By the time you get to your fourth year at FAMU, many things seem to be expected. But you come back after every summer away thinking the same thing.Maybe this is that 4.0 semester.Maybe my roommate will pay his or her bills this time.Maybe my net check will come on […]
Athletes give their lives to the game
Ferris State linebacker Matt Sklom died Wednesday after collapsing during a routine practice. The 18-year-old was a walk-on, who had been practicing with the team for a couple of weeks. Sklom was participating in a tackling drill when he collapsed on the field. Reports indicate that his death was due […]
Campus athletes to undergo drug testing this year
This year is the first year that the school will randomly test its athletes for performance-enhancing drugs. Although the NCAA tests for performance-enhancing drugs at their championships, individual universities are not required to test their athletes. “[Drug testing] has been going on for a while in football and track and […]
Sushi cafe develops new appeal
If you like it raw, Jasmine Cafe & Lounge may just be just the place for you. The sushi restaurant is striving to be “Tallahassee’s New Eclectic Hotspot,” according to flyers being placed around town. Complete with trendy Asian-inspired design; a college-friendly atmosphere and an assortment of menu options, the […]
Campus Notes
Phi Beta Sigma in conjunction with students activities will be hosting a Monday Night Football Social today in the Rattler’s Den at 8 p.m. For more information, call Chad Burkhalter at 219-7845 or 284-4561. Meet the Greeks today at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom. They will present their history […]