FAMU’s student handbook is loaded with rules we should adhere to, but the class attendance policy is useless. By now you’ve realized that life is all about decisions. You chose to step onto one of the highest of seven hills to continue your matriculation the same way you choose to […]

Amidst a valley of accusations the SGA senate made one of its worst decisions October 1st when they decided to remove President Larry O. Rivers from office. The unfavorable outcome of this sordid tale magnifies the many errors that were made in the process. Why were the charges against President […]

Wasting Resources Greetings all. I am sorry that I have to come on this tip, but our time and resources cannot continue to be wasted. There are some questions that when answered will give you some insight into what this charade could really be about because it’s not about Larry […]

IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT LARRY O. RIVERS(Student Government Association vs. Larry O. Rivers) Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Student Government Association Articles of ImpeachmentCOMES NOW the Prosecution, in this impeachment proceeding, and alleges the following 1) The Defendant committed a malfeasance of his duties as Student Body President […]

Althea Gibson was one of the greatest female athletes of the twentieth century. This FAMU alumna died Sunday morning at the age of 76. Gibson paved the way for African-American tennis players such as Arthur Ashe, Zina Garrison, Malivai Washington, and the Williams sisters. A quote from Venus Williams following […]

CHEERS to Bishop Hoban senior Gerry McGroarty for kicking a 64-yard field goal Saturday. His kick was a new state record and was longer than the NFL’s longest field goal (63). The previous high school record was set by Matt Domonkos last year at Bishop McDevitt High School and was […]

Over the past three seasons, the game between Team Duval (2-0) and Platinum Plus (2-0) has turned into a bit of a rivalry. The intramural flag football game of the week features the two teams in a showdown today at 6 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest undefeated […]

The Campus Recreation department has found a way to get more women involved with intramurals and club sports. The DiamondBack All-Stars is a new cheerleading club coordinated by campus recreation. “The people came and they asked for it,” said Michelle Roby the new adviser for the DiamondBack All-Stars. Bob Carroll, […]

It was good to honor the 1978 national championship football team. However, it was inconsiderate to the 25,000+ fans who paid and attended to see a ‘real’ Marching 100 performance. Both could have been done. Especially since we have only three home games this year. I could have seen this […]

1927: Born in Silver, S.C. 1947: Won first of 10 consecutive American Tennis Association titles. 1949: Enrolled at Florida A&M University played tennis and basketball 1950: Became first black player to compete at the U.S. Championships (now U.S. Open). 1951: Played in first Wimbledon. 1953: Graduated from FAMU 1956: Won first major singles title at French […]