Nationally acclaimed speaker and HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis-Thornton is hosting “Real Talk” in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day on Feb. 7 in Lee Hall Auditorium. Lewis-Thornton, a magna cum laude graduate of Northeastern Illinois University, has a first-hand account of what it’s like to live with HIV/AIDS and […]
Author: Stankeisha Burchell
Bush budget raise has other motives
Beginning Oct. 1, Gov. Jeb Bush will begin a 2 percent raise for state employees without raising insurance premiums. This was really surprising seeing that this is an action that is uncharacteristic of Bush. According to the Tallahassee Democrat, “Bush plans to propose that employees using their own cars on […]
University in dire need of mental stimulation
Students eagerly lined the walls, filled the seats and sat on the floor of the auditorium on Wednesday forcing officials to close the doors to those still waiting outside. And surprisingly it wasn’t a dance group or talent show that filled up Lee Hall 30 minutes before the event began…it […]
Back in Black
He wrote over 18 books. He received his doctorate in history from Harvard. An organization that he started in 1915 continues to thrive in 2006. All of these accomplishments are the mark of man who never received an education prior to 5 months of high school. Truly an unparalleled character […]
Winter ball gets strict on dress code
The annual winter formal provides a distinct venue for students attending Florida A&M University. “It’s the most beautiful I’ve ever seen the Grand Ballroom before,” said Candice Elliott, 2o, a junior political science student from Orlando, about the 2005 winter formal. This year the winter formal will be held on […]
Student organization aims to help grade school students improve FCAT scores
With the Florida Comprehension and Assessment Test date approaching, a newly founded organization on campus plans to help students at FAMU DRS pass. Students Studying for Success is an organization started by sophomore Aja Watkins in an effort to mentor and tutor young people for not only the FCAT, but […]
Tate more than ready for Morgan State
Take a look at point guard Tony Tate’s final statistics from the 2004-2005 season: 15 points per game (second in the MEAC), 4.2 assists per game (first in the MEAC) and 2.3 steals per game. These lofty numbers would satisfy even the fiercest competitors. Add the Second Team All-MEAC honor […]
Rattler baseball gets soaked, outscored by Dolphins 18-1
The Florida A&M University baseball team fell to Jacksonville University 18-1 in their season opener at Moore-Kittles Field Wednesday afternoon. JU (1-0) struck first as they scored four runs in the top of the first inning, when Daniel Murphy doubled to score Pete Clifford and Logan James. JU would score […]
Simple Striking
Spring Forward With the spring season approaching, there are some key items you should pick up to ensure that you are looking your best. The spring 2006 fashion season resounds with pale colors, complex patterns and cuts, and eclectic accessories. A usual part of spring collections, electrifying color is toned […]
Former hip-hop groupies exploit rappers for fame
Lately the only thing you have to do to get a best seller is have a few sexual escapades with a well-known rapper and take plenty of notes. The new money making trend is writing tell-all books. Nowadays all you have to do is get some serious baby mama drama […]