Just days after members of the Beta Nu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. repainted their plots, after vandals defaced them with red spray paint, the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. may soon be doing the same. The AKAs arrived to campus Wednesday morning to find that […]
Author: Sidney Wright
Vandals must be punished
Once again, immaturity has reared its ugly head. This time, it can be seen on the plot for the Beta Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. in splashes of red and purple paint. The question remains as to why it came back to the Hill. This latest act […]
Institute to close doors
The Florida A&M University student body is no stranger to change this semester. Interim President Castell V. Bryant announced Wednesday that she is suspending the operations of the Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce. A press release issued by the Bryant stated that she met with the Institute’s 23 staff […]
Dougherty looks forward to draft
FAMU’s former starting quarterback is being scouted by several teams for the NFL draft, which will be Saturday and Sunday. Between student teaching at Lincoln high school, planning for his May 5 wedding and getting ready for his April 30 graduation, Ben Dougherty is also awaiting the results of the […]
Living wills give closure
Recognition of living wills has risen and there is a way to become more educated about taking advantage of this document. Living wills are legal documents in which you state the kind of care you want in cases of serious injury. It also states the type of care that you […]
Omegas unleash newest ‘Que Dawgs
Greeks should bring campus about unity not division
For the past couple of weeks, Greek organizations have been introducing their new members to FAMU’s campus. Not only did these events bring joy and excitement to the campus, they also brought division within FAMU’s student body. This division led to the vandalism of Greek walls and plots. Vandalism is […]
Four years of prayers, friendships
Well, what can I say… it has been a bumpy four years here on the Hill. I have gained and lost so many friends from freshman year until now. Let me send some thank yous to the people who have made my FAMU experience memorable. I will start with my […]
‘Staying Power’ is key aspect of great president
In order for FAMU to continue to nurture students, faculty must take a stand for strong, accountable leadership with a lasting presence and a strong vision. As a graduating senior, I have come to the realization that I have witnessed the administrations of four different presidents in my four years […]
The new pope: old issue or just plain old
Catholics rejoice! Benedict XVI is ready to serve as your Sovereign of the Vatican City State, Archbishop and Metropolitan of the Province of Rome, Primate of Italy, Patriarch of the West and Supreme Pontiff of the worldwide Catholic Church in union with Rome. In other words, he’s the infallible guy […]