At the final meeting of the 33rd Student Senate, several student leaders were confirmed for key positions within the executive branch for the next school year. Phillip Hamilton was confirmed as chief of staff, Kimberly Peck as secretary of student welfare and Tony Pearson as deputy surgeon general. Prior to […]
Author: Steven Jumper
Bisexuality trend rises among black men
The Friday episode of the Oprah Winfrey show shocked millions of women across America by addressing a growing issue in the black community: Bisexuality. J.L. King, the author of “On the Down Low,” was there to talk about his new book where he exposes a closeted culture of sex between […]
ERP startup delays fall registration
Students will not be able to register for the fall semester until July 6 because of the rapid implementation of the PeopleSoft Enterprise Resources Planning system. Under the old legacy system, students would receive academic advisement and obtain a pin number from their adviser. The student would then register via […]
Clarett, Williams out of draft
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that some of college football’s brightest stars would no longer be eligible for Saturday’s National Football League Draft. The players, namely Ohio State’s Maurice Clarett and Southern California’s Mike Williams, put ball before books when a lower court ruled against the […]
Common sense can save lives
As Florida A&M University’s more than 12,000 students complete their final exams and fine-tune their plans for the summer, the rapid spread of AIDS and HIV continues to devastate blacks, especially college age students. According to national health officials, although blacks comprise about 12 percent of the total United States […]
Job preparation must begin early
This year, May 1 brings the occasion that many students have been anxiously awaiting: graduation. “The number of (students) who have applied for graduation is 1,300,” said University Registrar Michael James. However, the journey to the stage was not a breeze for all of these students. Students have to prepare […]
Love and sex: Crossing the great divide
For some, love and sex cannot exist without the other in a relationship. However, it is becoming more common for men and women to skip the love and fall right into a sexual relationship. Some students said that society influences the shifting view of sexual relationships and encourages the misuse […]
Celebrities come to town
Two National Football League players are laying down their helmets and returning home for a benefit weekend of pleasure and purpose. Tallahasseean’s Earl Holmes and Corey Fuller are coming to Tallahassee to host the Second Annual Benefit Weekend. The event, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Hpnotiq and Cone Distributing Inc., will begin […]
Crossing fashion tracks
The newest clothing store in town, Turnstyles Boutique, is making more than just a fashion statement. The urban apparel store, which opened seven weeks ago, has gradually developed a following among FAMU students who have an appreciation for stylish couture. Aside from providing an array of fashion choices not found […]
Future doctors to study abroad
Imagine getting the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work with distinguished medical leaders, researchers and practitioners to gain a tremendous head start toward a career in medicine. Now imagine acquiring a global perspective on medicinal practice in the clinics of Australia or Ethiopia. This summer, sophomores Brain Perry and Ariana Burgess will […]