University dormitories may finally receive cable television access, but what most students wish to know is when this feature will be available. “We haven’t had anything yet,” said Ray Simons, 18, a freshman psychology student from New Jersey. “So far they’ve just being doing all this construction. They had to […]
Author: Matthew Richardson
Ammons calls city to uphold King’s legacy
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church hosted an annual citywide celebration Sunday. The service commemorated the 79th birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and recognized several local humanitarians. Speaker of the evening, Florida A&M University president Dr. James Ammons, asked the question: “What will be your call to action?” […]
Walgreens donation to fund pharmacy student scholarships
Walgreens drugstore presented Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences with a $250,000 donation at a news media conference Tuesday in Lee Hall at 11:45 a.m. The check was presented to COPPS to be applied toward the college’s scholarship programs. COPPS was relieved of its probation on Jan. […]
Team challenges range from new coach to alleged racism
A sudden change in the head of the household has sparked some familial disagreement among the FAMU swim team. Despite controversy that led to the termination of former head coach Ian Lee, the team has pulled together and found a new coach, E. Newton Jackson. “He was definitely a cool […]
Men’s tennis team gunning for conference supremacy
Florida A&M University’s men’s tennis team is gearing up for a fresh season. Its first match is at home on Sunday, and the team agreed it is ready for new challenges. Player Forrest Jenkins said one way the Rattlers’ spring season will be different from the fall season is that […]
Bowling team 10-0 at tournament
After going undefeated at the MEAC Southern Division tournament last weekend, the ladies of the FAMU Bowling team prove they are capable of winning. In the two-day tournament in North Carolina, the ladies won all 10 games against North Carolina A&T, South Carolina State University, Winston Salem State University, Bethune-Cookman […]
Web entrepreneurs seek credibility
Instead of engaging in the party lifestyle that many students enjoy, two young men are now answering the call of business ownership and putting their energies into something financially constructive. Michael Beckford and Ismael Luxama decided to spend their free time building a business. Three years later, their sacrifices are […]
NAACP: MLK events honor the ancestors
Florida A&M University’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is celebrating the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday with a march to the Capitol. For some students, attending the march is most important. Monique Wilkes, 18, a freshman business administration student from Jacksonville, said the […]
Condom use still important
As organizations, individuals and many of our school systems strive to combat the spread of HIV and sexually transmitted diseases, we must all aim high. College students or young adults are the most affected by STDs that if not cared for in a correct and timely manner could lead to […]
Bishop’s offers good food, service
Bishop’s Café has lived up to its motto thus far, providing the city of Tallahassee with “Good Ole Southern Cooking.” After opening on Dec. 4, 2007, the family-based restaurant is unique and charming. Owner and head chef Keith Johnson said the motivation behind opening the café is simple: Food is […]