FAMU yesterday, FAMU today, FAMU tomorrow. These are trying times in FAMU’s ongoing history of money problems, and although many people may be upset, we must not allow FAMU to crumble before our eyes. In an exchange about FAMU’s non-compliance made public Tuesday, State University System Chancellor Mark Rosenberg said […]
Author: The Editorial Board
Blacks on a New Grind
It’s no secret skateboarding has become increasingly popular in the black community. Celebrities like music producer Pharrell Williams have moved the culture beyond the scope of just music. Pharrell, for example, has created not only the “Billionaire Boys Club Ice Cream” clothing line that features shoes and accessories for skaters, […]
Rattlers hit field for spring practice
As the first day of spring began March 20, so did practice for the Rattler football team. Coach Carter’s team took the field Wednesday for the first time in 2007. Willie Hayward was back to his talkative ways, place kicker Wesley Taylor was nailing cars in the parking lot as […]
‘Hills’ disappoints horror buffs
#8220;The Hills Have Eyes 2” is a movie about a set of diverse troops from the U.S. National Guard going to section 16, a mountaintop region in the hills, for training. Actors include Flex Alexander, the head sergeant responsible for his troop’s future deaths, and heartthrob Lee Thompson Young, who […]
Computer turtles less gnarly than originals
Shredder is dead, the Foot Clan is now hired mercenaries, April O’Neal and Casey Jones have moved in together and the turtles are falling apart. “TMNT” brings back lean green fighting machines Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo: The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. With Shredder gone, there is a new evil […]
Softball team Spirit Day shutout
Despite a sweeping loss to the Florida State University Lady Seminoles, the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference Tournament looks bright for the Lady Rattlers, who are the defending champions. In Wednesday’s Spirit Day game against FSU (22-12), the Lady Rattlers were stumped by being no-hit 8-0 while struggling to find their offensive […]
Basketball bids farewell to seniors
After the completion of a successful season, the four seniors on the men’s basketball team are leaving with a sense of accomplished goals and even higher future aspirations. The three guards, Victor Monaros, Rome Sanders and Brian Greene; and one center, Darius Glover, have plans to compete in the NBA […]
The Hiss
This week in entertainment is filled with deceit, drama and downsides. Let’s start off with music super producer Dallas Austin, who claims that singers Christina Aguilera and Joss Stone had sex with music producers for beats. Austin seems to go about this in a Superhead fashion by airing out everyone’s […]
Technology changes help, harm communication
Technology has provided humanity with the means for doing things that at one point seemed impossible. However, while technology has provided the ability to communicate with people halfway across the world, some believe it has limited the interaction with those who are closest. Text and instant messaging have largely replaced […]
Rental tips help students avoid costly housing mistakes
As the semester winds to a close and apartment-hunting season arrives on schedule, property managers and inspectors advise students to be extremely cautious before signing their name to any lease. Students are encouraged by these experts to look for apartments that fit their budget, as well as inspect and understand […]