Florida A&M has been recommended for a research grant totaling $1.9 million. The U.S. Department of Defense recommended FAMU for the grant, which will fund research over the next three years. The funding will go to specific projects being performed by faculty members at the FAMU-Florida State College of […]
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Essential Theatre premieres ‘The Color Purple’
Tables covered in purple cloths adorned with vases and flowers lining the walls set the scene as a bright red carpet led guests to Friday’s sold-out premiere of “The Color Purple.” The stage adaptation by Marsha Norman was based upon Alice Walker’s Pulitzer prize-winning novel and the movie directed […]
HIV/AIDS event concludes Women’s Conference Week
Students Against the Spread of HIV/AIDS-Access to Rapid Tests hosted “Tea Time: Girl if you only knew” inside Florida A&M’s Grand Ballroom to round up Women’s Conference Week on Friday. Sharronda James, president of FAMU’s chapter of SASHA-ARTs, said the event was aimed at women and intended to bring […]
Leon County extends rights to unwed couples
Leon County Commissioner Mary Ann Lindley said she would never forget the speech she heard during the commission meeting on March 12. A woman candidly discussed her previous tussles with breast and colon cancer, Lindley recalled. But the woman’s partner of 23 years was nowhere to be found during […]
Stopping the violence: An age-old problem
Gone are the days when a child’s biggest crime was pulling people’s hair, kicking them or calling them names. In today’s society, teens and young adults are committing shocking crimes, and children as young as 10 are members of violent gangs. The recent arrest of two Georgia teens, one […]
The perils of synthetic drugs
As Florida’s attorney general, I work to protect Floridians. One of the most alarming and dangerous trends I’ve seen since taking office is the rise of synthetic drug abuse. Some of you may generally know synthetic drugs as incense, potpourri, K2, spice and bath salts. These cathinones – bath […]
Finally finding my faith
Most of my friends and family expected my life of sin to reach its peak in college. Instead, it wasn’t until college that I gave my life to God. I always thought that God was boring since He had so many rules in public. I felt awkward in private, […]
NBA Playoff predictions: Heat will repeat in Finals rematch
The 2013 NBA Playoffs are on the horizon and opinions and predictions are surfacing about which team will hoist the coveted Larry O’ Brien NBA Championship Trophy. Favorites such as the Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs are top picks for many fans and experts, but […]
Carnival cruise commotions cause doubts
In the wake of some negative press for Carnival cruise ships, do people still want to go on cruises? The 102,000-ton Carnival Triumph, which is the size of three football fields, left a lasting impression on more than 4,000 passengers. Triumph was on its way back from its final […]
FAMU alumnus offers insight to the world of sports reporting
After 20 years, a Florida A&M alumnus and Washington Wizards beat reporter returned to his alma mater to answer questions from students about sports reporting. Michael Lee of the Washington Post opened with a brief story of his life before he opened the floor for questions. The first question […]