Jay Smith, 20, drove a 14-hour-trip from Dallas to his off-campus apartment in The Pointe at 3000 S. Adams Street. His mother and brother came along to help him move back in for the spring semester. But when they arrived at the third floor suite, they were astounded at the […]
Author: Christina Hordge
Bush appoints youngest trustee in Florida history
Governor Bush announced Tuesday that Corey Alston will serve as the newly appointed member of the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees. According to an Office of Public Affairs press release, Interim President Castell V. Bryant was very supportive. “I am so excited about Mr. Corey Alston joining us. I […]
Parking woes continue as officials enforce policies
The complaints from students about parking on campus seem the same every year. The issue has various sides, but officials say the rules must be followed. “Students need to adhere to rules and regulations and park in designated parking areas,” said officer Evelyn Anderson of the Florida A&M University Police […]
All blacks are not ‘thugs’
#8220;The popularity of thug culture is among the most serious of modern-day threats to black America, far more dangerous than any lingering institutional racism.” In a recent Atlantic Journal Constitution article, “Racism Pales in Comparison to Thug Culture” by Cynthia Tucker, the negative state of young black America is much […]
To poke or not to poke, that is the question
#8220;Facebook is a cancer of the American college student. I’m not sure – but if you check – it might have lowered the national GPA.” -Nick Birdsong Facebook, the interactive web directory of America’s college community, allows students across campuses to communicate through pictures, messages and profile pages. This kind […]
Lady Bison’s press ‘D’ no match for Rattler’s speed
The FAMU Lady Rattlers (8-9, 4-4 MEAC) didn’t show any signs of wear or tear in the early goings of their 75-67 win over the Howard University Lady Bison (7-9, 4-3 MEAC) Monday night in Gaither Gymnasium. With only a little more than 48 hours to prepare for the Lady […]
Rattlers win big by small margin
The Rattlers must have a thing for dramatic conclusions. In their second consecutive home game, the Rattlers squeezed out yet another close win, this time a 66-65 hairline victory against the struggling Howard Bison (2-14, 1-6) in front of a sizable crowd. Not only did the extreme heat in Gaither […]
Jackson calls for students to rally
The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, held in the Jake Gaither gymnasium Friday, gathered students, teachers and alumni in celebration of the legendary leader and activist. “I didn’t come to dilly dally, I came to tell it like it is,” said David H. Jackson Jr., the history […]
Violence should not be a norm
It seems as if there are no places left that are free from violence. Churches, places of employment and elementary schools have all been the scenes of violent crimes, and most recently, a day care in Germantown, Md. Although the details of the shooting are still unclear, AP reported that […]
Not voting promotes brothers-in-crime
With the 2006 State Legislative season quickly approaching, Gov. Jeb Bush said he is confident that Florida could see “over $20 billion in cumulative tax relief for businesses and families” over the next eight years if the current budget is passed. By throwing out figures like this, Jeb is obviously […]