Author: Dadrian Robinson

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Miami students bring the ‘magic’ to the Hill

There are thousands of students attending Florida A & M University that call home to cities from around the world, and some of these students are proud to represent Miami. “Miami is the only place in the world where you can learn Spanish without even taking the course, wear a […]

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Meningitis a risk for college campuses

Giving a best friend a handshake, letting a friend borrow an article of clothing or kissing a significant other are just a few gestures many college students do not think twice about. However, according to the American College Health Association these everyday actions may put college students at risk for […]

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Holiday travel rates irk students

As students wrap-up final exams and prepare to head home to sink their teeth into a holiday feast, some may be wary of the recent hike in airline ticket prices. According to a recent article in USA Today, Delta Air Lines Co., Southwest, United and American Airlines have all increased […]

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Knight removed as SRC chairperson

Student senator and chairperson of the Student Relations Committee Nadiyah Knight was removed from her position after a much heated debate during the tenth session of the 37th Student Senate. The debate held a discussion on why Knight should be removed and why she should hold her position. Junior Senator […]

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Racist agenda is not an option

Some people are anticipating next year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a particularly upsetting reason. The Nationalist Movement, a Mississippi-based white supremacist group, will hold Jena Justice Day in Jena, La., on MLK Day. The day will feature a two-mile parade, speeches, ceremonies and petitions as a centerpiece to […]

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Famous artist brings exhibit to campus

Florida A&M University will soon have the chance to display the celebrated works of famed photographer Gordon Parks. The exhibit, which is titled “Gordon Parks: The Crossroads,” will make its way to campus on Nov. 16 through Jan. 16 in the black archives. The exhibit features 45 of Parks’ most […]

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A flavorful solution

Florida A&M University professor Ronald D. Thomas, an environmental toxicologist and associate professor in the college of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, has evidence that garlic can prevent cancer. As a graduate student, through his research on certain fruits and vegetables, Thomas gained an interest in finding ways to lose weight […]

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Students divided over interracial dating

An opinion poll conducted by The Gallup Organization on interracial dating in June 2005 showed that 95 percent of people between the ages of 18 to 29 approved of blacks and whites dating, and 60 percent of that age group said they have dated someone of a different race. According […]

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Bentley shares the keys to swagger, success

Fonzworth Bentley spoke to students Thursday morning at the Perry Paige Auditorium as part of Boost Mobile’s “Behind the Game” forum. Dressed in a chocolate suede jacket, a light lavender shirt, fitted jeans and martini-embossed velvet slippers, the First Gentleman of Hip-Hop lived up to his moniker. Bentley, whose real […]