The debate on same-sex unions and gay marriage might be a hot topic at Florida A&M University. The Florida Marriage Protection Amendment, which states marriage in Florida is legal only between one man and one woman, will not be up for public vote until November 2008. Supporters of the amendment, […]

Needs are being met for disabled students at Florida A&M University through innovative methods and extended access on campus. “Prior to July, the Special Programs and Services Office provided care solely for students with learning disabilities,” said Nathaniel Holmes, director for the Learning Development and Evaluation Center. Holmes and his […]

A group of three young gentlemen who turned in their choir robes to be a part of the R&B group FAM is now attracting attention from Def Jam Recordings and is already in the spotlight on the Hill. Micah Roland, Dekywan Debose and Andrew Williams started singing in church between […]

The Presidential Scholar Association will have a meeting Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Baptist Student Union. Come and find out about the exciting upcoming events and get information about your scholarship. If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Peasant at (901) 230-5565 or via e-mail at presidentialscholars@yahoo.com.

The Essential Theatre presents “Pretty Fire” by Charlayne Woodward from Oct. 18-22 at 8 p.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come out and experience the moving tale of a young girl growing up and her family’s journey through the deep South to New York. Admission is free for […]

The Omega Xi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Inc. will host a session on Preparation for Success in the Architecture Building Atrium Oct. 18 from 7-9 p.m. Come learn about internship and job opportunities, resume writing and interview techniques. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, send […]

Looking from the outside, Clippers maybe appear to be just a barbershop, but upon taking a closer look past the window-tinted entrance into the purple and black color-schemed interior, there is much more to this barbershop franchise than meets the eye. There are lessons to be learned. The first of […]

During Florida A&M University’s annual Parent Weekend, a new organization called Rattlers Investing Ten Annually attempted to unite families and the community by hosting FAMU Family Fun Day. The Family Fun Day event aimed “to get the community involved and aware of what’s going on at the university,” said Krystal […]

The dance floor at Café Cabernet was filled to capacity with men and women fully dressed in cosmo attire waiting for Ayonna “Peaches” Taylor to perform. “Her vocals bring out a combination of Jill Scott, India.Arie and Anita Baker,” said Stephanie Mills, a political science student from Tallahassee. “The collage […]

Flying can be an expensive hassle. However, flying in comfort does not have to be an equal irritation. A number of airlines, including Delta, US Airways, Continental and Northwest, are improving business class accommodations to offer travelers more comfort options for their flying experience. “Flying is a fast and reliable […]