For the spring 2007 elections, many candidates took their platforms from paper to online Web sites. Beyond placing a face on the side of the Venom Express bus or placing a flashing sign on Wahnish Way, candidates took a non-traditional path to social networking. Sites include pages for the hopefuls’ […]
Author: Beatrice Dubois
Political machine begins
The night was silent but the tension could be felt by the quiet anticipation of a campus longing for action; the machine will soon be fed. Before the sun could rise Wednesday morning, it was rewarded with posters, fliers and feverish cries of support. Respective corners have been taken, and […]
Strike about more than staff, concerns entire University
As the voice of FAMU, it is our responsibility to tell the story of those who have not been compensated for the hours they’ve labored for this prestigious University. Our strike is not an official strike but a moral strike, a protest. If our strike was official, there would not […]
May be harmful to lend helping hand
What happens when a man believes a crime is being committed and tries to intervene? He is arrested and is awaiting trial. James Van Iveren of Wisconsin believed a rape was being committed in an apartment above him. Actually his neighbor was watching a pornographic movie. Don’t judge. According to […]
Frat markets membership with week
Pi Sigma Epsilon, one of the newest non-Panhellenic fraternities on the ‘Hill,’ began its first organization week Monday. Unlike many other Greek organizations, Pi Sigma Epsilon is a business fraternity that crosses gender lines and focuses on providing its members with real-life marketing and sales experience. The FAMU chapter of […]
Lady Rattlers keep their heads high
After garnering its first victory of the season by splitting a double-header with Mercer University (2-6) Wednesday night, things may be starting to look up for the FAMU softball team(1-10). Defending the MEAC crown has not come easy for the Lady Rattler softball team so far this season. Games against […]
Web ministry finds new physical address
After starting an online ministry nearly 10 years ago, a University professor and her husband are in the final stages of opening a physical church less than an hour from campus. With a growing online ministry, a radio broadcast and a family that includes three children, it seems as though […]
Pi Sigma Epsilon volunteer work
Join Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity Inc. at the Boys and Girls Club on 306 Laura Lee Ave. for a day of volunteering. The event will take place from 3:00-4:30 pm. Contact Bianca Berry at bmberry@aol.com for more information.
State of the Black Student Summit: Moving From the Margin to the Center
The Student Government Association and the Minority Student Leadership Academy host the Second Annual State of the Black Student Summit: Moving From the Margin to the Center, in Lee Hall from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. This event entails a panelist discussion focusing on moving from negative influences in the […]
“Marketing Your Way into Success”
Pi Sigma Epsilon Business Fraternity Inc will host “Marketing Your Way into Success” seminar @ 7 p.m. in SBI Room 207W. Panelists will include SBI graduates who will be discussing career planning and offering advice on the transition from college. Please bring resumes. Business attire is preferred. For more information, […]