The Oscars are trying to loosen up this year by adding a new category for best-animated feature.”Shrek,” “Monsters, Inc.” and “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” are all vying for the golden boy.That’s a good start, but if I were in charge of the Oscars, I’d make a lot more changes to […]
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Forget the hype, skating’s just as hardcore as boxing
As I reflect on this past week’s figure skating controversy in Salt Lake City, it’s interesting to note the similarities between this disgraced sport and boxing. I never realized figure skating permitted such wanton, anarchic violence. The suspicious pre-competition collision between Russian skater Anton Sikharulidze, a vicious product of the […]
Restored grandeur needed for DRS
FAMU HIGH seems to be a forgotten school. They have suffered from declining test scores and slumping enrollment for years. On statewide standardized tests, FAMU DRS has received a “D” grade the past two years. Trustee James Corbin described the school as “an absolute dump” in the Tallahassee Democrat.There have […]
Rattlers revisit times of Harlem Renaissance
Prepare to be taken back to the time of the Harlem Renaissance. “Harlem Nights” is a festival hosted by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., that celebrates the Harlem Renaissance period. The event was founded by Chelsea Andrews, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Andrews, a senior business administration […]
No Doubt ‘rocks steady’ with new CD
The latest effort by alternative band No Doubt entitled Rock Steady is sure to have its strong fan base doing the same. The Anaheim, Calif., natives have come a long way since being an opening act for groups like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Urban Dance Squad, and Fishbone. With […]
Miss and Mr. FAMU Candidates
Jermaine Jack is a third-year criminal justice/ sociology student from Baton Rouge, La.Co-founder of LEADMember of Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Member of Louisiana Club Paddyfoote Step Team AdvisorVolunteer for Miracle Hill Nursing HomeBoys Scouts of AmericaChairperson for Project Alpha- Male Mentorship InitiativeMonthly Rap Sessions: Student […]
Philly births new musical talent, Jaguar Wright
Is there something in Philly’s water? The city that has recently given us greats like Jill Scott, the Roots, Musiq, Bilal and Res, has released yet another “golden child,” Jaguar Wright. Wright, who has been a favorite on the local R&B scene for years, finally graced us with her debut […]
Electoral Commission Candidates
Campus Leadership Executive Assistant to the Freshman Class President Volunteer for the Student Government Association Founder and President of PAAC (Program Activities in Action Council Current director of Host Bureau within the Executive Branch of SGA
SGA President and Vice Presidential Candidates
Hammel is a junior political science student from Mitchellville, Md. Holley is a junior health and fitness/physical education student from Temple Hills, Md. Student Body VIce President(2001-2002) Freshman SenatorSophomore SenatorStudent Relation Committee Student ChairmanPresidential Advisory Search Committee PresidentYouth Leader of South LakeParliamentarian of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.Junior Attendant (2001-2002)Founder […]
Miss. & Mr. FAMU Candidates
Talitha V. Coverson is a fourth- year business/ theater student from Tampa by way of Atlanta.Oratorical Contest (1998)Miss McGuinn Hall (1998)Prevention Through Prayer (founder) “A History In Song”, (author/playwright) Youth Theater program, Pearsell Productions “The IT” Cast Member (2001) TRUTH: The Platform for FAMUTeaching the importance of diverse culturesRestoring spiritualityUplifting […]