While the nation’s military engages in action abroad and Americans struggle to get back to some semblance of a daily routine, one time-tested routine seems to never take a day off. That routine is racism. The routine of racism manifested itself most recently on Auburn University’s campus at a Halloween […]
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Plane crashes in New York
NEW YORK – An American Airlines jetliner bound for the Dominican Republic from New York with 260 people aboard plunged into a seaside neighborhood moments after takeoff Monday morning, tormenting an already grieving city, raising fears of another terrorist act and again rattling the shaken airline industry. The cause of […]
Diversity in dating includes dark-skinned
People who have reasons that do not support interracial dating are looked at as “haters.” But for me, interracial dating is not the problem. The problem is the reaoning behind why people do it. I usually think of diversity, experimenting, generalizing, cultural differences and exclusivity when I think of dating […]
Poor faculty attendance plagues students
According to students, professors not showing up to class is a common occurrence on campus, with the highest number of complaints directed at the College of Arts and Sciences. Alison Gaines, 19, a junior elementary education student from Atlanta, said she took a history course where the professor only showed […]
Citizens favor peaceful solution to war
As a Vietnam veteran long active in Tallahassee’s social justice circles, Tom Baxter demonstrated locally in the 1980’s against South Africa’s apartheid government and the funding of Contra troops in Nicaragua. Polls show most Americans support military action as a response to the Sept. 11 attacks in Washington and New […]
Unauthorized faculty absences lack explanation
The lack of a professor attendance policy could be a reason why students are experiencing frequent professor absences. According to David Voss, assistant to the vice-president of Academic Affairs, during a 15-week semester there is no limit on the number of days faculty can miss. Voss said the normal expectation […]
Rattlerettes intend to spike their way to third MEAC title
The women’s volleyball team has done it again. The team is on its way to its third straight Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference title, and for the first time, is ranked ninth in regional polls. The Rattlerettes dominated this season with a record of 23-2. The team had high goals and prominent […]
Rattlerettes prepare for Auburn
The scene repeated itself throughout the first half. An Albany State player threw up an errant shot and her undersized teammates raced to the basket as FAMU players watched. The Rattlerettes took a pounding on the boards from a team with no player over six feet. “That concerns me,” said […]
Black university tests positive for anthrax
There can be no more assumption that anthrax is only effecting the government buildings in Washington. Howard University, a historically black college and university, tested positive for trace amounts contamination from the deadly bacteria. When the anthrax epidemic began, people were scared. When they realized that only governmental facilities were […]
Insensitive images unacceptable
One afternoon I got a craving for some seafood. My hunger drove me to visit the downtown location of Po’ Boys Creole Café. I met with a friend there and start skimming the menu. Jambalaya, gumbo and other tasty foods from the bayou tantalized my taste buds. During my meal, […]