After watching Monday’s Democratic debate in South Carolina, we were left confused. Senators Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama had a heated exchange of words about their political practices. Obama argued that Clinton’s husband was too involved in her campaign, while Clinton claimed that Obama hasn’t been a good leader in […]
Author: The Editorial Board
Exercise your power to choose, vote now
The heat is on. The Florida Primary is right around the corner. American citizens are looking to see which presidential campaign will be successful in Florida. Many candidates have invested all their energies in hopes of a victory in the Florida primary. In order to participate in the primary, voters […]
Minors add value to degree
Most colleges and universities are beginning to require students to have minors along with their majors to add value to their degrees and gain a competitive edge in the job market. Declaring a minor requires students to take a certain amount of credit hours in a concentration outside of their […]
FAMU employee arrested for grand theft
A Florida A&M University employee was arrested Wednesday by the FAMU Police Department on charges of grand theft. Police allege that Teria Coverson, an administrative assistant at the University for nearly five years, has been stealing money from the pharmacy clinic. According to investigations conducted by the FAMU Division of […]
U.S government: All are equal until acts deviate from norm
Contrary to popular belief, the American government is very hypocritical. America can be a disturbing example of what true freedom and equality are. For a long time, our country has proudly promoted the ideals of security, liberty, equality and prosperity. Historic events like the Civil Rights Movement and the Feminist […]
Board approves eight-percent tuition increase
A reformation of state funding for public universities was the hot topic of the Board of Governors meeting Thursday. The board gathered in the Grand Ballroom of Florida A&M University to discuss the state of the University. The meeting lasted for most of the day, as the BOG covered topics […]
Trivia Trials: Jeopardy game show searches campus for contestants
The television game show “Jeopardy!” will visit Florida A&M University to recruit FAMU administrators, faculty, staff and students to be contestants for both the College Championship and regular shows. On Jan. 29 and 30, “Jeopardy!” executives and staff members will be on campus to find prospective contestants to compete on […]
Hookah bars gaining popularity
Some Florida A&M University students say hookah bars allow them to enter an environment where they can enjoy music and Middle Eastern cuisine, while smoking a hookah pipe. The Web site www.ehow.com describes hookah, which is Turkish tobacco, as a water pipe filled with flavored tobacco. The prices range from […]
Students bring King Day celebration to Center Pointe’s senior residents
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, several students led by freshman Keisha Faulkner visited the Center Pointe Health and Rehab Center this weekend. The students celebrated the civil rights leader’s birthday with the elderly residents of the center. The group planned numerous activities for the residents to […]
Women’s intramural football a success
Despite the fact that the NFL doesn’t have a women’s league, it certainly hasn’t stopped the FAMU Women’s Intramural Football team from excelling in the sport. The team’s name is “Simply Marvelous,” and its members agree that women can indeed play football. The team traveled to New Orleans for the […]