Announcements FAMU DRS is calling for all FAMUans, alumni, supporters to restore and document the history of the school originally known as the Lucy Motin Training School. For more information, contact Theresa Shotwell at 599-3564. SGA is accepting applications for a senior senator position for the 2004-2005 school year. For […]
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NAACP no longer the champion for black issues
It’s fraying, fading and unfastening. I can’t wait until more people catch a glimpse of what’s masquerading underneath the NAACP’s raggedy “people’s champ” cape. They’ve recently targeted Nielsen Media Research for undercounting Black and Latino television viewers in the company’s “people meter” rating system. Nielsen reports what programs television audiences […]
Directory should not invade people’s privacy
Vice President of Student Affairs Patricia Green-Powell lives at 2013 Ambrose Court and can be reached at 877-8264. Dean of Students Henry Kirby lives at 201 Kirby Circle. Vice President of Development Love Collins lives at 3909 Reserve Drive Apt. 1021. How did I become privy to such information? None […]
Time for action, responsibility
FAMU has managed to keep its poor record intact as the spring semester draws to a close. The Tallahassee Democrat reported that an internal audit of the hiring of Kenneth Bell as an assistant director of facilities revealed the improper filing of paperwork and a lack of job qualifications. The […]
Rattlers, Tigers break even
The baseball team split a doubleheader Wednesday against Savannah State University at Moore-Kittles Field. In the first game, FAMU held a 5-2 lead going into the sixth inning. That’s when the Tigers offense came alive. In the sixth inning, the Tigers collected five of nine total hits and scored five […]
Sorority continues Frenchtown restoration efforts
Upon hearing the words, “sorority” or “fraternity,” many people may think of hype parties and probate shows. But, Greek organizations are not limited to hosting social events. For 15 years, the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has been dedicated to improving the social and economic conditions […]
Senate revisits budget
The student senate voted to override SGA President Larry O. Rivers’ veto of its 2004-2005 Activities and Services budget Wednesday. The budget that had been approved by the senate two weeks ago was sent back by Rivers late last week. Rivers said he sent the budget back with a few […]
Troupes take turn in service
Members of modeling troupes are often thought of as runway-strutting, action-posing, inventive clothing-wearing fashion statements. Their extravagant shows normally attract a large number of people. However, compared to other campus organizations, some students said modeling troupes do nothing more than put on a show. Rosalynne Jones, 18, said modeling troupes […]
Movie takes wrong turn
You would think a movie with the comedic flair of Cedric the Entertainer, the refined experience of Vanessa L. Williams and the pop appeal of rapper Bow Wow and Solange Knowles would have a unique blend of wit and wisdom. But “Johnson’s Family Vacation” takes a turn for the worse […]
FAMU Announcements
SGA is accepting applications for a senior senator position for the 2004-2005 school year. For more information call Alex Harris at 228-0999 or 599-3624. FAMU Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is collecting empty ink cartridges for the remainder of the semester. Please look for baskets to place empty cartridges in […]