To step into the Sick Boy vintage clothing store is to take a trip back in time to the unforgettable 1960s and ‘70s. The bright red and leopard-print curtains, pastel-colored walls, and black-and-white tile flooring remind the customer of this classic period. As you approach the checkout counter, you may […]
Author: Kenethia Watts
Movie lacks intensity and speed in fourth installment
#8220;Get ready for a NOS-packed action movie,” or “Buckle-up for the movie of a lifetime” are two expressions that may come to mind when thinking of “Fast & Furious,” but those metaphors aren’t needed because the movie sucked. The tagline, “new model, original parts” is sort of true because right […]
Holidays bring back old church attendees
Christianity is a prominent religion in the United States, three out of four adults identify as Christians. Yet many do not consistently attend church. According to www.barna.com, 59 percent of people who consider themselves a Christian do not attend church services regularly. Barna Group refers to people who may have […]
Love shouldn’t have boundaries
Sometimes my people can be so ignorant. Even the educated individuals. Recently, there was a relationship seminar held on Florida A&M University’s campus. During the discussion, the question about black men and white women created tension in the room. Some people argued that blacks should not date outside their race. […]
Violent ex-leaders seek amnesty from officials
In Zimbabwe, an African nation still stinging from political transition, Joint Operations Command is attempting to make a stealthy getaway at the expense of a terrorized people. Joint Operations Command is an 11-member group of President Robert Mugabe’s top official lieutenants. According to an article in the New York Times, […]
Perpetual violence ruins society
It is a catch phrase that is often uttered in times of stress – six simple words that form a question that should instantly solve everyone’s problems. Can’t we all just get along? Apparently not. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, a third man was arrested in the gang-related shootout at […]
University officials devise a plan to pull the athletic department out of the red
University officials said they have a plan to clear the $5.7 million deficit in the athletic department. This ongoing five-year plan will consist of direct mail appeals, E-solicitation, phone-a-thon, golf tournaments, one-on-one meetings and corporate advertising according to Carla S. Willis, vice president of university relations and executive director of […]
10 SJGC professors cut from classroom posts
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools made a recommendation the week of March 29 not to renew the contracts of any professors within the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication who do not have a master’s degree. SJGC Dean James Hawkins said he understands a master’s degree is […]
Gym’s grand opening
Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 kicked off the grand opening of The Multipurpose Center Teaching Gymnasium Wednesday with triumphant music as students, faculty, and public officials gathered to unwraps the newest attraction on campus. “This FAMU multipurpose center is just another quality asset that will bring much needed value to […]
Web site fails to grade all teachers accurately
Before anyone logs onto the Web site ratemyprofessor.com they should know exactly what they are getting into. After browsing for my professors on this Web site and enrolling in their class, I was surprised to find out that this spring semester would be the most difficult one yet. The problem […]