As a college student, what problems can you possibly have that are best resolved through gunplay? We are at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. No one is fighting over drug turf or intimidating snitches like on “The Wire,” and you do not have to avenge your home boy’s gang-related death. […]
Author: Driadonna Roland
Vendors rake in big green on game day
It is game day. The first home football game of the season. For some students, that means a fresh haircut or new outfit. For alumni, it may mean tailgating and reuniting with old friends. For the team, it’s a chance at revenge from the season-opening loss. The band is ready […]
Accountability is the key
Come on Student Government Association. It’s time to answer the question: Where is the money? The University’s audit committee reported that it could account for every penny spent at FAMU. But our elected student representatives in Student Government Association, a microcosm of the University’s leadership community, cannot do the same. […]
Love should not lead to death
These days it is important to truly know a person before you call him or her your boyfriend or girlfriend. Despite what anyone might say, a couple of dates are not enough involvement to be comfortable. “There was just something different about him (or her); I knew it the first […]
At home salons rake in dollars
Maybe you are the girl in the dorm everyone comes to for a cute Homecoming week hairstyle. Perhaps you used to braid every guy’s hair in your neighborhood. Or, maybe you are the head hairstylist for a TV show, making $1,800 a week. From products to stylists, ethnic hair care […]
Financial aid; four weeks, same story
Although Burger King urges customers to “Have it your way,” and in the old days McDonald’s said, “We love to see you smile,” many students’ description of the customer service at FAMU would probably not be “I’m lovin’ it. “ The Foote-Hilyer Administration Center houses several departments, some of which […]
Rising utility prices distress students
There seems to be no relief in sight for Tallahassee residents. In addition to soaring gas prices, utility bills are rising as well. The City of Tallahassee utility company enacted a price increase for natural gas and electric utilities on Oct. 1. The City of Tallahassee is responsible for providing […]
BET needs a new hustle
I, like many people, was outraged a few years ago when entrepreneur Robert Johnson sold his baby, Black Entertainment Television. Is it just me, or has there been a downward spiral ever since? BET has been assigned to MTV’s leftovers, or rather, MTV’s refuse. As both are owned by parent […]
Tensions rise at senate meeting
The sixth session of the 35th student senate was held Wednesday Oct. 5 in the Senate Chambers, complete with tension and the shedding of tears. When Andrew Collins, a representative from the executive branch, mentioned that Student Government Association President Ramon Alexander would not be attending the luncheon with Governor […]
Blacks’ desire to be accepted fuels dangerous ‘traditions’
Why do we go to church every Sunday?Because it’s tradition. And why do we subject ourselves to degradation, subjugation and physical brutality in the name of joining a Greek organization? Because it’s tradition. Judge Kathleen Dekker sent a message loud and clear Monday. In a case that has set precedent […]