As I sat watching ESPN’s SportsCenter in the wee hours of the morning, I was shocked as I listened to ESPN news anchor Pamela Oliver replay the statement from Notre Dame’s commentator, Paul Hornung’s. “Notre Dame needs to lower their academic standards to accommodate the black athlete.” Undoubtedly, Hornung’s comment […]

In fighting across Iraq over the past week, almost 50 American soldiers and more than 550 Iraqis have been killed. Virtually every day brings another report of a U.S. soldier slain. At least 649 U.S. soldiers have died in Iraq since the war began in March 2003. The president has […]

Deeming himself a scientist, Omar Tyree a New York Times Bestselling Author, spoke to a half-filled Charles Winterwood Theatre Wednesday night. The lecture ranged from books he has written such as “For the Love of Money” and “Single Mom,” to the psychological state of black people in America. Tyree said […]

Cars losing their natural color to a yellow coating and eyes and noses developing a crimson hue are tell-tale signs that pollen season has officially arrived. As a result, students may inhale the airborne pollens of certain trees, grasses and weeds. Ronald Staff, of the Allergy and Asthma Diagnostic Treatment […]

The American get-up-and-go lifestyle has increased the use of cell phones, especially among college students. However, disruptive ringers during class can be annoying for students and professors. Whether it’s a job requirement or parents trying to keep up with children attending school, cell phones are essential for communication in this […]

Obesity is commonly defined as an increased body weight caused by excessive accumulation of fat, usually as a result of eating. According to the American Obesity Association’s Web site approximately 127 million adults in the United States, or 64.5 percent, are obese. Scientific studies have shown a connection between obesity […]

For many years, the church has been the pivotal part of the black community . From the spirituals that emerged during slavery to the ministers and activists of the 1960s. The church has been instrumental in the black experience. Nowadays however, the church has not been as visible except on […]

Although FAMU alumna Miriam McKenzie Oliphant was not involved with the 2000 election, or the scandal that followed, she is still suffering what some might say are the repercussions of that event. Oliphant has been suspended as the Broward County Supervisor of Elections since November 2003. Oliphant went before Senate […]

#8220;If I’m in it, I’m going to win it.” The words of Terrence Woods, senior guard on the Rattler men’s basketball team, prior to competing in the National Association of Basketball Coaches NCAA three-point contest in San Antonio Thursday, proved to be prophetic. Woods won the men’s contest, defeating a […]

Senior Javetta Dryer avoids her teammate to throw out a Florida State University player at first. The Lady Rattler defense regained its composure well after FSU closed the first inning up five runs.FAMU held the Lady Noles at five runs until they struck back with six runs in the fifth […]