Theres something special within us making us all who we are. This something is our seed of potential the gifts, talents and abilities that will serve as the nucleus of our success. No two seeds will reap the same fruit or have the same set of conditions prior to blooming. […]
Author: Staci Cook |
Black women on TV are negatively portrayed
As I turn through TV channels trying to find something decent to watch, I cannot help but think, “Not another angry black woman.” Several broadcasting networks are brining in ratings by displaying a negative stereotype of African-American women. The sad thing about it is, black women are most entertained […]
Not another natural hair debate
In the black community, it seems very prevalent that we divide ourselves from one another among mundane issues. One day it’s light skin versus dark skin, the educated versus the uneducated and now popular natural versus relaxed hair. For those unfamiliar with this issue, natural hair is hair that […]
Computer love: Dating in the age of social media
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are social networks that have become part of many peoples daily routines. They often influence lives in both positive and negative ways, but one of the biggest problems is how they affect relationships. I think social networking challenges the transparency two people should have in a […]
Face Off: The love of horror
Horror is my favorite movie genre and has been since I was young. There is nothing like the rush you get from watching a good horror or thriller movie. The immobilizing suspense and tension makes the experience equally exciting and attractive to a large group of the population. Catharsis, […]
FAMU offers students opportunities to gain internships
Scrolling down the job application, the statement usually appears: Please list and explain your internship experience. Internships serve as an opportunity to gain practical experience within the field college students wish to study. They provide on-the-job-training and allow students to practice the skills they’ve learned in the classroom. However, the […]
Lady Rattlers fall to Lady Bison
In a heated conference battle the Florida A&M, Lady Rattlers (9-15, 6-5 MEAC) took on the Howard University Lady Bison (15-9, 9-3 MEAC). The Lady Rattlers fell in a heartbreaker 58-57. The Lady Rattlers had a rough start missing six of their first seven shots trailing 11-3 six minutes […]
Love is louder than sound: A mothers story
On Sep. 26, 2010, at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Fla., I gave birth to my daughter, Trinity Chanel Edmond. I remember how alert Trinity was. My mother still talks about how amazing Trinitys birth was. She couldnt pinpoint exactly what made her feel there was something special […]
FAMU updates accreditation status
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) placed Florida A&M on probation for a 12-month period in December 2012. SACS took action after reviewing materials submitted by the university regarding the hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. The university had incomplete audit summaries regarding the aftermath and […]
The rebirth of natural hair
The growing number of black women transitioning from relaxed to natural hair has created a strong movement within the hair care community. It has also created slight divisions between those who opt to stick with chemically treated hair. This is a movement characterized by self-discovery and health. There are […]