First of all, I know how to admit when I’m wrong. Last week I said Michael Vick would be a huge hit in his debut against the Kansas City Chiefs. So much for that. I believe my exact words were “Let Vick torch the Chiefs for some confidence,” or something […]
Author: Jordan Culver
Basketball teams adopt professional solutions
High School basketball is following the lead of many college and professional sports by instituting a replay system. The replay system will be available for use in state high school basketball championships for the 2009-2010 season to help determine the outcome of games. The Basketball Rules Committee for the National […]
Teen violence unbridled and needs to be stopped.
Growing up and attending school in Brooklyn, N.Y., I have seen violent acts occur between the students. But never have I ever witnessed anything like what happened to Darrion Albert in Chicago. This young black man was an honor student who was beaten to death by some local gang members […]
Carol’s Daughter hair products has mixed reviews
Curls, braids, dreadlocks and Hawaiian silky straight hair are just a few of the diverse hairstyles black men and women wear. Carol’s Daughter, a company that sells natural hair products, has attracted consumers across the globe. Carol’s Daughter began in the early 1990s by founder Lisa Price. She never intended […]
Career Center feels the wrath of recession
In the C.C. Cunningham Career Center, five workers have taken on the workload of 13 people because of university budget cuts. The resignation of the internship coordinator has led employees to have to fill in empty space. Delores Dean, the director of the career center, said the previous internship coordinator […]
Online class programs in the works for FAMU
The infrastructure for online courses at Florida A&M is in the process of improvement. Franzetta Fitz, director of the office of instructional technology, said the first and most important step FAMU has taken toward the development of online courses is to ensure a strong and reliable infrastructure. Fitz said […]
Information Director Let Go
After over 30 years of service, Sports Information director Alvin Hollins has been given until tomorrow, Oct. 2nd to resign from his position or he will be fired. The Famuan contacted Hollins, who said he was “unable to confirm or deny anything about the situation.” The decision to let Hollins […]
Christian artist serves up biblical rhymes
Many music artists feature guest artists on their albums to enhance the sound of certain tracks. Independent Christian hip-hop artist Jonathan Snell has no exception when it comes to his music album, “Almost There.” In fact, Snell claims he isn’t the main writer, Christ helped. Snell is only a vessel. […]
Pornographic images common
Bored at my aunt’s house on a scorching hot day in the summer of July 1998, my younger cousin and I were channel surfing. My aunt was gone to work so we were home alone. Nothing was on TV and it was too hot in Jacksonville to make us want […]
Atlanta Classic brings in big bucks
The 21st annual Bank of America Football Classic brought Florida A&M University 35 percent of the gate revenues from the Georgia Dome on Saturday. Sharon Saunders, chief communications officer, said the official revenue amount would not be disclosed until later in the year. “The Atlanta Classic once again has rejuvenated […]