In case anyone was mistaken prejudice against blacks still exists in the new millennium. During the 2001 U.S. Open, #1 seeded Martina Hingis made racist comments against the Williams sisters, stating: “Being black only helps [the Williams sisters]. Many times they get sponsors because they are black. And they have […]

With Barrera/Morales II, De La Hoya/Vargas and Mosley/Forrest fights on the horizon in the coming weeks, it looks like it will be a strong year for championship boxing. Promoters in Mississippi, riding the trend, had matched a pair of notable heavy-heavyweights, Eric “Butterbean” Esch and William “Refrigerator” Perry, to a […]

Friday 1/18Women’s Indoor Track and Field: McNeese State Invitational Lake Charles, LASaturday 1/19Women’s Basketball vs. Morgan State 2:00 pmMen’s Basketball vs. Morgan State 4:00pmSwimming and Diving @ Florida Atlantic 2:00pm Men’s Indoor Track and Field: McNeese State Invitational Lake Charles, LAMen’s Tennis vs. Jacksonville 1:00pm Jacksonville, FL Sunday 1/20Men’s Tennis […]

In the sports universe, everything has its place. Players play, coaches coach, and fans cheer. In the complicated world that we live in, this simplicity is refreshing. Everyone knows their place. No one element of this order controls sports, but combined, it creates something special. That’s what makes sports so […]

#8220;Many Shores…Many Rhythms” is the title of Orchesis Contemporary Dance Theatre’s first performance of the spring. The title of the concert fully reflects the dance styles that will be featured. The works feature choreographers from Africa, India, Mexico, Brazil and Haiti. Abass Badji represents Casamance, Senegal. Badji’s version of “Balante” […]

Muhammad Ali is and forever will be the greatest. Too bad “Ali”, the movie does not live up to the name. The movie was intended to be an insightful look into Ali’s phenomenal life. Instead, it did more in giving its audience insight into Ali the fighter, not the man. […]

Looking for a place to stay where your class could be across the street? And no, it’s not a dormitory. It’s not even university housing. Hillside Apartments, located on the corner of Eugenia and Wahnish Way, have completed the first of several units and are ready to move in apartment […]

At the beginning of each year so many students commit to changes and worthy goals to be accomplished in the next 12 months. But, they’re disappointed by the following Dec. 31, when they that achieving those goals is no more attainable than it was on Jan. 1. The problem with […]

The sweet smell of recognition fills the air while an edgy music industry and the anxious city of Hollywood collectively hold their breath. This anticipation could only mean that the 2002 award season is well underway. From the American Music Awards to the Grammys, the pre-production of music award shows […]

Last semester FAMU was hit with a series of car break-ins and other delinquent acts. This semester FAMU Police are taking the safety of FAMU to a whole new level. “We’re taking all levels of accessibility and visibility to a new level,” said Assistant Police Chief John Earst for the […]