Author: Tony Blount

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Domino’s claims FAMU athletics

An exclusive sponsorship between the university and Domino’s pizza was announced Tuesday, as Domino’s was named the Official Pizza of FAMU athletics. As the Official Pizza, Domino’s has sole rights to sell pizza and its Pizza Buffalo Chicken Kickers at Bragg Stadium and Gaither Gymnasium. The deal also allows them […]

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Infamous BCS not completely evil

Today marks the second week of the 2003 Bowl Championship Series rankings. The BCS has taken a load of criticism over the years, and while some is deserved, the much maligned system is not all bad. Yes, it would be nice to see a playoff added to Division 1-A football, […]

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Norfolk State collapses quickly under Rattlers Strike

FAMU put Norfolk State away early Saturday. Very early. On just the second play from scrimmage, 36 seconds into the game, running back Rashard Pompey ran for a 19-yard touchdown. That touchdown opened up an offensive explosion as the Rattlers blew out the Spartans 60-10. 26,514 fans, the biggest crowd […]

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Homecoming concert excites

Filling up the Civic Center arena to almost maximum capacity may be hard, but not impossible, especially when the right people are invited. On Friday night, Ludacris, Chingy and Lil’ Jon and the Eastside Boys performed at The Big Show homecoming concert hosted by the Student Government Association. Showtime began […]

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Homecoming Parade

GREAT JOB!I wrote you last year to suggest more organization! YOU DID IT! Thanks for a spectacular parade and wonderful homecoming 2003. The theme was carried out in all activities and the vendor setup was just great.FAMUANS should be proud of being “ON THE HILL”. So show some pride and […]

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Students should come first

The athletic department and president of Florida A&M University took the opportunity this homecoming game day to enrage thousands of students, alumni and other ticket holders. If you are not aware of the debacle that occurred on the home side of the stadium, follow closely this sad tale. Current FAMU […]

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Parking

Why do I frequently drive to this University and find myself unable to park my car? I’m left to put my halfway up a dirt and grass hill like that jeep commercial and be 20 minutes late to class. Then on my walk halfway across campus to class I pass […]

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Victim: students

Students are once again the victims of foul play, yet this time financial aid, housing, faculty nor the student Senate have anything to do with it. The athletic department has spoiled the students for years by allotting ‘free’ game tickets, pre-paid by students, to students. Yet this year things are […]

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Rape higher during homecoming

Homecoming could possibly be the most anticipated event of the school year at FAMU but it is also a time when many young women become victims of sexual assault. Natasha Clayton, coordinator of FAMU’s on-campus counseling center, Sunshine Manor, said Homecoming is the time of year when on-campus sexual assaults […]

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Alumni prepare for big weekend

Homecoming is a day away and alumni will be back to see old friends andreminisce on their years on the hill. “I enjoy seeing what new things they have added since my youth. … It’s likestarting school again,” said Bernice Carey, 70, from Miami, who graduated in1960 with a bachelor’s […]