November is National American Diabetes Month. It also happens to be right around the corner from the holidays. Many Americans with this disease sometimes look at the holiday season as a time of extra dietary restrictions.”Normally, I don’t change my holiday cooking ingredients,” said Betsy Bell a diabetic patient. “I […]

Adai Ibrahim, coach of the intramural soccer club, met with potential female players at an interest meeting on Monday. The meeting was an effort to spark interest among talented young women who might want to showcase their skills. Previous experience or skill was not a requirement. “If you can dance, […]

WASHINGTON – Warning that Osama bin Laden is seeking nuclear weapons, President Bush pressured allies Tuesday to provide tangible support for the war on terrorism and help the United States defend “civilization itself.””A coalition partner must do more than just express sympathy…,” Bush said as French President Jacques Chirac stood […]

Sasha Huff probably wouldn’t be in school next spring. Tameika Mays would be taking one less class this semester. Their involvement in the Freshman Year Experience program prevented these scenarios from occurring.The program promotes academic success and assists students in making a smooth transition from high school to college. The […]

This Thanksgiving, service hours are available for students looking to improve their college resumes. Students who choose to do community service during the holiday can gain a record of their volunteer hours on their official school transcripts.Many students volunteer their time, but don’t know they can receive a permanent record […]

A statue of Mr. Alonzo “Jake” Gaither was erected outside of the gymnasium named after him. The ceremony took place before the FAMU vs. Southern game, Saturday. If you think about what he meant to this university and to the people who knew him, you wonder how he and other […]

Love is blind, right? Would you date anyone outside of your race or ethnic background? I don’t think there is anything wrong with dating someone of another culture or color. Everyone is always talking about love being blind. If it truly is blind then people wouldn’t have a problem with […]

Ahhh…net checks. Many of you have thought about them at least three times this semester. Of course, what you’re really thinking is: “When are we going to get it?” and “I need that money now!” Well students, I wish I had good news for you. I wish I could tell […]

I was waiting in Sunshine Manor the other day when a sweet young lady asked me out of the clear blue sky: “Do you believe in God?” If she had asked me a less personal question, like do I spit or swallow, I’d have been less offended. To add to […]

College students face future hearing problems from simple things they do now such as attending loud events and listening to loud music. Tad Farrand, a Tallahassee audiologist, said that most college students who have hearing problems now are in denial and that the hearing problems will continue as they get […]