Amen-Ra’s Bookshop and Gallery offers a unique experience for students looking for a strong dose of black culture. The bookstore possesses a wide variety of Afro-centric literature and materials that would be difficult to obtain anywhere else in Tallahassee. Amen-Ra’s is located within walking distance of both FAMU and FSU’s […]
Author: Anthony M. Moore
Organization to spearhead Africa intiative
Tallahassee and African Sister Cities Coalition Inc. has banded with the University’s Department of History and Political Science to turn March into an annual tribute of Africa’s gifts to civilization. These groups decided to make Carter G. Woodson’s original idea of Negro History Week more rounded by focusing more on […]
Breaking the habit
Habits are a part of a person’s everyday life, but some people have been able to break their patterns of behavior with different methods. When Traye Prince accidentally slams his hand in a car door, his instinct is not to cry. Instead he shrieks, swears and shakes it off. “I […]
Expected graduation date up to six years
To some, graduation day is something many parents look forward to along with their child who will cross the stage. But for many, this day does not come on time. For those who have problems with graduation, the Academic Affairs Institution and Research Program at FAMU keeps track of graduation […]
Marzui expected to spark an African renaissance at Lee Hall
Ten of his books are mingled in the stacks of Coleman Library’s Special Collections, with themes that center on the African condition. But like any book, if not cracked open by students for research their central message won’t be heard around campus. Until Thursday, that is. From the stage in […]
Wrestlers impress at tournament
The FAMU wrestling team traveled to Macon, Ga., to participate in the NCWA regional tournament over the weekend. The team placed sixth overall; 17 schools participated in the event. The team has shown tremendous progress in its three years of existence. Last year, Hubert Poulard – one of the team’s […]
Rival clash leaves women’s soccer with loss
The FAMU women’s soccer club defeated Valdosta State (Ga.) 2-0 Saturday afternoon at the FAMU Intramural fields. Kimya Randolph scored both goals for the Rattlers. The victory evened the five-game series at two a piece. “They played great and with a lot of heart,” said FAMU Head Coach Eric Bryant. […]
Championship win puts Hicks closer to Olympics
BOSTON, Mass. -Florida A&M sophomore Kevin Hicks continued his meteoric rise into the ranks of track and field’s elite Sunday, when he won the 800 meter final at the 2005 USTA Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Reggie Lewis Center. “I have been practicing hard for this,” Hicks said. […]
Foxx deserves recognition
Who would have known that Jamie Foxx, best known for his character Wanda on “In Living Color,” would win an Oscar? Well, obviously quite a few people. When Foxx’s name was announced as the Academy Award winner for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the entire audience applauded the entertainer […]
Experience key in career
Have you ever wondered if a degree by itself will be enough to get a good paying job? Graduation is just around the corner. What is going to happen once you graduate? Well, if you don’t have experience in your field, then you’re going to have a tough time finding […]