Spring election candidates could be automatically disqualified if caught pre-campaigning. This was the news student senators announced Monday despite the protest of the electoral commissioner during the fifth session of the 37th Student Senate. The Student Government Association operates elections under a point system, assessing demerits for various campaign procedure […]
Author: Matthew Richardson
Grant enhances nursing school
Enrollment at The School of Nursing could see an increase now that the school has acquired a $150,000 grant from the Florida Department of Education. The grant is offered through a SUCCEED Florida grant. Associate professor Delores Lawson said SUCCEED Florida is a “Florida university initiative sponsored by the Department […]
China hurts its own for fame
Despite China winning the nomination to host the 2008 Olympics, promises to improve its human rights policy have fallen short. In a report from news channel 4 in London, journalist Aiden Hartley documented the changes that China is undergoing in preparation for the Olympics. Human Rights Watch, an organization that […]
U.S. imperialism turns foreign allies into enemies
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez stopped selling oil to Exxon. Last month Chavez warned his Latin American allies to withdraw their alliances with the U.S. “We should start to bring our reserves here,” Chavez said during a Venezuelan gathering of world leaders. “Why does (our) money have to be in the […]
Students sell out for election freebies
Campaign week is fast approaching. But free pizza, candy and T-shirts should be the last thing on your mind. Instead focus on which candidates will do the best job for the University’s student population. As students, many of us don’t pay attention to the mission statement of the candidates, but […]
Don’t need a mate to show love
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be a holiday dedicated to love, passion and romance. For people finding themselves single on Feb. 14 or nursing a broken heart back to health, Valentine’s Day can be a holiday full of sadness. Even with this said, there are ways to turn this well-known […]
It’s all roses
Florists who have felt the effect of a tight economy are looking forward to Valentine’s Day to boost their sells. Valentine’s Day has always been the busiest holiday of the year for flower shops, said Janet Davis, owner of Hilly Fields Florists & Gifts; located on Apalachee Parkway. Mother’s Day […]
Top 10: Things to do if you’re lonely
1. Read a book. Do your homework for next week. Keep yourself as busy as possible so you don’t recognize your roommates’ cheer when they come in with gifts. 2. Buy the Keyshia Cole television series and one of her albums. You will see that your love life is not […]
Team hosts first invitational
Fans witnessed history in the making. The intramural wrestling team of Florida A&M University partnered with Florida State University on Saturday to host the first Seminole-Rattler Invitational. The event consisted of various wrestling competitions between FAMU, FSU, the University of Florida, the University of Central Florida, Marion Military Institute, Florida […]
Carribean concert takes a look at the African roots
Taking students through an African voyage, the 14th annual African Caribbean Concert will be held Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. in Lee Hall. It is designed to expose students to the African and Caribbean cultures. Concert director Osubi Craig said the concert has a strong purpose behind it. “Great many […]