This season’s batch of Vh1’s “Celebreality” brought us “Flavor of Love” spin-off “I Love New York.” And actually… I do love this show, but a recent episode was a little scary. It also confirmed a theory I’ve had for awhile. In an effort to determine which of the contestants vying […]
Author: Driadonna Roland
SGA split disturbs activities board
Some members of the Campus Activities Board are upset because as the University goes through a transitional period, it is changing the role of CAB and its past informal interaction with the Student Government Association. George Olokun, a 21-year-old senior political science student from Atlanta, serves as the chair of […]
‘Talented Tenth’ theory may be for women only
This being Black History Month, it is fitting to revisit an important theory of black culture – W.E.B. DuBois’ idea of the Talented Tenth. It speaks of a top tier of the black race who would supposedly attain success, then reach back to uplift their communities. But with more black […]
Essence Does Care
Susan L. Taylor, editorial director of Essence magazine, met student leaders Tuesday to issue a call to action to secure our youth. She has a goal to register 2.5 million students to join the mentoring organization Essence Cares. Taylor, along with representatives from MAD DADS Inc, Men Against Destruction-Defending Against […]
Gulf students flock to FAMU
Many educational institutions nationwide are doing all they can to help displaced students affected by Hurricane Katrina. According to the Florida Department of Education’s website, more than 30 colleges and universities in the Gulf Coast areas of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi were damaged, displacing thousands of students from institutions that […]
Stars’ loose lips often do no service
By now, everyone with access to any form of media has heard the now-famous line spoken by Kanye West: “George Bush doesn’t care about black people.” During a nationally aired telethon, West spoke passionately about his views on the portrayal of black Hurricane Katrina victims and slow government relief efforts. […]
‘Confused’ jury prolongs Kappa hazing soap opera
On Monday, the judge in the Kappa hazing trial declared a mistrial, further prolonging the saga. Apparently, the jury could not decide on a definition of “serious bodily injury” and was therefore unable to determine if the alleged assailants seriously injured defendant Marcus Jones.A story in the March 10 Tallahassee […]
Student government gives to needy children for the holidays
The Florida A&M University Student Government Association is working to spread holiday cheer in the Tallahassee community and beyond. SGA is engaged in several community service projects that are designed to help needy children and families. The Christmas Angel Tree Project is Secretary of Community Affairs Lakia Scott’s initiative. Scott […]
Media neglects black women
In Toni Morrison’s book, “The Bluest Eye,” a little girl named Pecola is teased because she has a very dark complexion. Pecola is treated so horribly, she thinks something is wrong with her. But she feels all her problems would be solved if she had blue eyes. I believe there […]
Students should always remember to give thanks
Perhaps this article is a week late. The nation told us Thursday was the day to give thanks. It was the day we were supposed to stop everything – work, school and such – travel home to be with our loved ones, and count our blessings. If you don’t mind, […]