LeRoy Vann is one of the most prolific kick returners in Florida A&M University football history. In FAMU’s past two games, against Winston-Salem and Howard Universities, the record setting Vann has returned four punts for touchdowns, with 10 kicks returned for touchdowns over the past 2 seasons. All of which […]
Author: Curtis Ford
Successful, unmarried: a dismal reality for black women
42.4 percent. According to Golden Brooks’ character, Suzette, from “Something New,” 42.4 percent of educated black women will not be married. That statement alone gives me crow’s feet. I try to keep that very large and depressing percentage in context whenever I feel I may be slipping into my “high-maintenance” […]
Profanity in eyes of beholder
I completely understand that words have power. The “N” word and other racial slurs are some of the most hurtful words in existence. But these words are hurtful because of the historical and downright mean intent behind them. The words hurt because they were specifically designed to hurt us. Compare […]
FAMU dismantles Howard, goes 3-0
Last year, ESPN chose to host College Gameday Live before the Howard University and Florida A&M University game. This year, the game is nationally televised on a Thursday night by ESPN-U. If there were any doubts about the importance of this conference match-up, they should be gone. FAMU did not […]
Christians should look the part
At the age of 16, I was all about following trends. Plain white t-shirts, timberland shoes, bandanas; I wore it all just to be one of the cool kids. Believe it or not, I actually had my hair in twists and got away with it. I guess my parents, even […]
Mormons witness to students on campus
A couple of Latter-day Saint missionaries are spreading good news about their faith to students at Florida A&M University. Although on some student’s behalf, this might seem strange being as though they may be trying to get to class. However, to Elder Davis […]
Law Day inspires hopefuls
Recruiters from more than 60 law schools visited FAMU Thursday for students considering law school. The Pre-Professional Law Program in the Grand Ballroom sponsored the annual Law Day. Richmon Merilien, 22, a fourth-year business administration student from Fort Lauderdale, attended with the hope of gaining an understanding of what each […]
Students must be in the clear to receive funds
Florida A&M University students must have their attendance holds cleared by instructors before financial aid can be dispersed. Marcia Boyd, director of financial aid, said students that have submitted applications for financial aid on or after Aug. 24, are considered late applicants and their aid is still processing. “The process […]
Financial revamp overdue
With the G20 summit scheduled to start next week in Pittsburgh, President Barack Obama in his weekly radio address Saturday, focused on the need for a consumer protection agency and continued his push for more Wall Street reforms. “We cannot allow the thirst for reckless schemes that produce quick profits […]
Rattlers take down Bison
Last year, ESPN chose to host College Gameday Live before the Howard University/ Florida A&M University game. This year, the game is nationally televised on a Thursday night by ESPNU. If there were any doubts about the importance of this conference matchup, they should be gone. FAMU did not underestimate […]