The three game series verses Jackson State University will conclude this afternoon for the Florida A&M University baseball team. In the opener the Rattlers were unable to hold on to their early 1-0 lead allowing Jackson State pitcher Samuel Cline to earn the win with a 8-4 final score. The […]
Author: Michael King
Opening week ends for Major League Baseball
Now that Major League Baseball’s opening week is in the books, a review is necessary after a week full of triumph and misery. The 2009 season opened right where the 2008 season ended, which was in the city of brotherly love. The Philadelphia Phillies celebrated their ‘08 World Series championship […]
Fascinating book also a disturbingly good read
#8220;The Road” is the story of a father and son who both survive the apocalypse and can only live because of their love for each other. The author, Cormac McCarthy, paints a picture of a death-ridden, miserable experience that is both shocking and lovely at the same time. In the […]
Depression and distress affects college students across the globe
In a day and age where the economy is suffering and people are losing jobs and focus, college students are struggling with managing stress more and more. According to the College Health Association, 25 percent of college students reported that they have felt “so depressed that it was difficult to […]
Concert showcases school talent
In an effort to remain an important part of the community, the Florida A&M University Music Department is partnering with music students from local high schools and middle schools on April 15 to celebrate the third annual Southside Concert. Julian White, FAMU’s band director and professor of music, said the […]
CNN comes to campus for discussion
The CNN “Black in America 2” Tour is returning to Florida A&M University today with a mission to increase black awareness. The event will take place from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., in the FAMU School of Journalism & Graphic Communication lecture hall, room 2002. Last year, CNN’s kicked off […]
Students protest removals
Students protested the possible removal of some journalism and graphic professors of the School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Tuesday afternoon. While organizers were outside, faculty and Florida A&M University Provost Cynthia Hughes-Harris met inside the building to discuss the state of 10 professors who were not in compliance with […]
Election feud goes above SGA officials
The special election set for Friday is off – for now. The revote was scheduled after the Student Body Supreme Court ruled that points assessed for the use of unapproved campaign material, overturning the student election of Gallop Franklin and Calvin Hayes. But according to a memo sent Monday […]
Silence results in the death of an 11-year-old bullying victim
We have all heard the saying “snitches get stitches.” In tough neighborhoods, people live by the phrase and absolutely refuse to tell what they see. But really, what is the big deal? If it’s confidential and no one knows that you told, why not speak your mind? It’s a […]
Court shouldn’t touch vote results
Most recently the student body of Florida A&M University has experienced confusion, uncertainty and misguidance in reference to the Student Body President and Vice-Presidential Election, which ended February 24, 2009. Calvin and I were retroactively disqualified on the basis of a 2×6 banner, which was located on the intersection of […]