I lost Wednesday. Well, not completely. Essentially, I was chasing the sun for 15 hours and when I finally caught it, the day was more than half over. I’m sitting in room 2205 at the Ibis Hotel near North Point Ferry Station in downtown Hong Kong. Forty-eight hours ago I […]
Author: Caryn Wilson
Michael Baisden visits Florida A & M and gives exclusive interview to the Famuan
Famuan Correspondent Mcquisha Smith interviewed nationally syndicated radio personality Michael Baisden. Florida A&M welcomed Baisden and his One Million Mentors Campaign to Save Our Kids tour. Baisden said the tour’s purpose is to encourage one million Americans to mentor children in need. The tour launched in Dallas, TX and Baisden […]
Special education teacher killed in Tacoma
Jennifer Paulson, a 30-year-old special education teacher at Birney Elementary School was shot and killed Friday morning in Tacoma, Wash. “She was a very kind, merciful, loving person,” her father, Ken Paulson, said. “That’s probably why she was a special education teacher – because she loved so much.” He said […]
Accountability dead at DRS
For the past year, the Florida A&M Developmental Research Center has been plagued with a list of misfortunes. With the construction of new buildings and facilities, one would think the school should be operating at full capacity and highly competitive. However, when someone takes a look at FAMU DRS, this […]
Men try for strong finish
The Florida A&M men’s basketball team is gaining momentum late in the season. The Rattlers picked up another win Saturday when they cruised pass Winston-Salem State University 75-61. The team is preparing for the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament. Freshman forward Amin Stevens has stepped up his efforts over the last […]
FAMU football has daunting schedule ahead
The 2010 football schedule is out and features a season opener against the University of Miami Hurricanes along with a home opener against reigning Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Champions, the South Carolina State Bulldogs. Although the Rattlers will see their toughest opponent in their first game of the season, head coach […]
Qiana Donald energizes team with strength
At first glance, Qiana Donald might seem a bit intimidating. The nearly 6-foot post player from Jacksonville is currently tied for number one in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference with 11 rebounds per game and takes no prisoners in her strong offensive playing. Donald has been working hard to help […]
FAMU wrestling team grabs 9th place
Despite having injuries and several miscues at the National Collegiate Wrestling Association Southeast Regional Championships Saturday, the Florida A&M wrestling team had four individuals qualify to compete at the NCWA national tournament. The Rattlers took ninth place overall out of 26 teams in the Al Lawson Center Saturday. The Rattlers […]
Michael Baisden visits FAMU campus on Tuesday
On Tuesday at 7 p.m.nationally syndicated radio host Michael Baisden will host a town hall meeting in Lee Hall Auditorium. Doors open at 6 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Baisden (pictured above) will broadcast his show live from 3-7 p.m. at the WANM 90.5 studios.
Zeta Tau Alpha causes controversy after winning the Sprite Step-Off in Atlanta
During this year’s annual Sprite Step-Off in Atlanta, an all white sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha from the University of Arkansas, won over five other groups to take home the grand prize. The controversy surrounding their win was huge, although their title as winner was short-lived. Their performance was inspired by […]