Every other Friday, members from Florida A&M University’s chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists student mentor 18 students from FAMU’s Development Research School. “We go over and help them with newsletters and their yearbook but we also have roundtable discussions about college preparations,” said Georgia Dawkins, 20, president […]

In an industry where faux-R&B is at an all-time high and most artists sacrifice true vocal artistry for production and “fly-by-night” pop records, some actually stay in the middle of it all. Every now and then an artist delivers an album that is worth the $13 or so price tag […]

Dear Jay-Z, Welcome back. Quite frankly, when you left the game in 2006, the Hovi fan nation was upset, but content. After all, you had already crafted your place as one of the best to cradle a mic. But then you came back and you released Kingdom Come. Sure, we […]

Carver Bible College came within three points of spoiling the debut of new Rattler head coach Eugene Harris, as FAMU squeaked by the Cougars 86-83 Monday night in Gaither Gymnasium. Going into the half leading 46-35, FAMU nearly blew a 16 point second half lead as Carver College used a […]

After two wins in a row, FAMU has shown they don’t miss the presence of former standout players Marke Freeman and Secrett Anderson. In the home opener of the Lady Rattler basketball season FAMU dismantled the Mercer University Lady Bears 78-57. Mercer had no answer to the FAMU athleticism as […]

The whole concept of one “acting a race” is absurd. It shows the ignorance not only in society, but within an individual’s mind. I’m sure that most are familiar with “acting black” or “acting white.” These terms are usually coined when describing those who “mimic” another race. Let’s discuss the […]

Nothing disturbs me more than the issue of racism/discrimination and people who try to classify races with their ways of doing common things like talking, walking, style of dress. I’m black and intelligent, I enjoy watching shows like Sex in the City and Friends, as well as listening to music […]

Donda West inspired many of Kanye West’s lyrics. Now, in her death, she should inspire the nation to realize a harsh reality – plastic surgery is not always the best option. While the details of the celebrated English professor’s death are still under investigation, the initial thought is that complications […]

Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is on the road to recovery. The college was scheduled for a site visit in April of 2008. But after turning in an interim report in August, the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education has moved the site visit up to Wednesday. […]

As a college student, almost everything is expensive from your books to room and board. I know that as an out-of-state student that unless you have residency within the state in which you attend college, you will see debt for at least the next 10 years. Traveling from the west […]