The good things that technology has done for our lives goes far beyond this paper. In the most general sense that I can think of, let me just say that whether you like it or not, technology has made your life better. The obvious first thing that everybody is going […]
Author: Tommie Cooper III
Don’t Believe Everything You See on Your Twitter Timeline
The impact that social media has had enormous – almost worryingly so. While the advent of social media should be considered an overall net positive, there are a number of aspects that keep it from escaping scrutiny. Before anyone can get into the specifics of what is so troubling about […]
A ‘Walk-On’ Sprints to the Top of His Game
One fall afternoon in 2010, then-freshman Derrick Morgan walked into men’s track and field head coach Wayne Angel’s office, Gaither Room 207, and introduced himself. As Angel stared from his arbor-colored desk, the 6-foot-2, 165-pounder talked about his track and field accomplishments at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Morgan […]
Lady Rattlers Look to Extend Streak against Rival Wildcats
The Lady Rattlers tennis team will enter its bout against rival Bethune-Cookman with history on its side. Florida A&M (3-9, 3-1 MEAC) has claimed the last five meetings between the teams and is looking to extend its streak to six Saturday afternoon at the FAMU Tennis Complex. The match-up carries […]
Survivor
Students will soon gather at the Robert “Pete” Griffin Track at Florida A&M, and I will be there too — to remember my mom during Relay for Life. I will never forget the night my Aunt Brynn’s car horn woke me. She came to drive my mom to the […]
From Broadway to FAMU, Director Follows Her Passion
As a young girl, Michelle Robinson knew she would one day grace the Broadway stage. Growing up in a family full of musicians, her parents were entertainers, Robinson followed her passion early. From the Dance Theatre of Harlem to the Radio City Rockettes, Robinson has done it all. She […]
Technology Makes Shopping a Comfort
Many people enjoy the luxury of technology and the comfort that it provides. One way they enjoy it is by using technology to access the internet to order groceries. Going grocery shopping can be a headache. People bumping into you, leaving carts in the middle of the aisle, and don’t […]
‘Be Out’ for Three Days of Fun
#8220;Be Out Day 2012” will provide something new to everyone this year. The return of “Be Out Day” will not only be one but three days of events this year. The event is scheduled for this weekend. A weekend of events featuring “Set Friday: Relay for Life edition Be Out […]
FAMU Relays for a Cancer Lifeline
For the past 10 years, Rattlers have been dancing, walking and “relaying” for life. The American Cancer Society Relay for Life event kicks off at the Pete Griffin Track this Friday, April 6th at 6 p.m. . FAMU is the only HBCU that partakes in this life-changing event, giving […]
A night of art and fine wine
A fusion of artistic creations surrounded the studio, while sounds of eclectic rock pulsed throughout the room. Fine wines, hors d’oeuvres and many people circled the floor of the World Ballet Inc. last Saturday for Wine Dance and Art. The event showcased 17 artists from across the state, including […]