College has new experiences students look forward to, including the excitement of living on one’s own and meeting roommates. Brendan Lesser, senior customer specialist at Villa Del Lago Apartments on Pensacola Street, said it is important to maintain a good relationship with roommates. Lesser said it is important to be […]
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Actors in the ‘Best Man Holiday’ excited to reprise roles
More than a decade later, college friends are reunited for “The Best Man Holiday.” Malcolm Lee, who wrote and directed the ‘90s film, “The Best Man,” is back with the sequel, “The Best Man Holiday.” The cast, which includes Morris Chestnut, Monica Calhoun, Terrence Howard, Taye Diggs, Sanaa Lathan, Nia […]
His music, his life: Charlie Sky
The 6-foot-9-inch aspiring rapper did not need anyone to push him into the music industry. It was something he wanted to do. James “Charlie Sky” Genwright, a senior business administration student from Jacksonville, believes it is his calling. “I always liked music,” Genwright said. “My dad is a gospel singer, […]
Bowling team rolls to Alabama
The bowling team will take a trip to Alabama this weekend for the Hornets Classic Tournament. The Lady Rattlers are confident heading into the tournament after winning twice against Bethune-Cookman University and North Carolina Central University to go 5-3 at the MEAC Southern Division Tournament this weekend. Lady Rattlers’ team […]
We are silent without free speech
Imagine a dictionary with half of the words blacked out. Imagine turning to the news on television and each channel advocates for governmental affairs, or all papers are written by ruling authorities. To Americans, this nightmare would call for a rally on the White House’s front lawn. Yet, for 63 […]
Arcia helps team dominate conference
Yeisha Arcia led the volleyball team to an undefeated record in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play. Arcia, an outside hitter and second-year biology student from San Juan, Puerto Rico, anchored the team to a 12-game winning streak following a season-ending victory over Bethune-Cookman University. Arcia said she was “surprised and […]
Arcia helps team dominate conference
Yeisha Arcia led the volleyball team to an undefeated record in Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference play. Arcia, an outside hitter and second-year biology student from San Juan, Puerto Rico, anchored the team to a 12-game winning streak following a season-ending victory over Bethune-Cookman University. Arcia said she was “surprised and humbled” […]
Students should take advantage of the Career Center at FAMU
Students cannot complain that they cannot set up a résumé properly, write a cover letter or go into a job interview prepared. There is no excuse. My first thought for those students who do complain is that they have not visited Florida A&M’s Career Center, which has great resources for students. […]
We need to know about GMOs
Many Americans, unfortunately, are unaware of the dangerous effects genetically modified products can have on their health, and because of laws put in place, they don’t even know they are eating them. Genetically modified organisms are products that have been unnaturally altered using DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants […]
Healthy living must be a priority
1. Change within I find that one of the most popular reasons why people are unsuccessful with their health and fitness goals is because they do not want to change their habits. Eating clean and exercising can be very challenging, especially if you have been doing the opposite your entire […]