Black Thursday is the new Black Friday. Each year retailers engage in a battle to be the first to open their doors and the first to offer special “one day” sales, but this Thanksgiving, it has gone too far. Several stores, Sears, Macy’s, Target, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us […]
Author: Karl Etters
The Twinkie’s legacy
Twinkies have been America’s unofficial national comfort food for decades. They have gained an iconic status. Not only have they entered the cultural lexicon with the term “Twinkie defense,” but the urban legend about their shelf life has also become a largely debated topic. In an odd subtle way, […]
Is black skin the fountain of youth?
The phrase, “black don’t crack” is usually used when associating African American’s youthful good looks even during they’re advanced years. But is the saying really true? Many believe that because of the African descent, many blacks were blessed with skin that ages slower than other races. Does the color […]
Administrative facelift
Staff positions at Florida A&M have been subject to change after the death of drum major Robert Champion and the university’s need of new leadership. Students were not allowed to join any organizations last semester and the Marching “100” is still suspended. FAMU has seen many positions open and […]
Does the heart really grow fonder within many miles?
The phrase “it’s not for the weak at heart” is an expression that describes the infamous long distance relationship. The midnights to wee hour arguments, the absence of the other person’s caress and the omen of infidelity are something that typical long distance relationships couples experience on a daily […]
Remember the time?
For the first time in more than fifty years, the Marching “100” did not perform during homecoming or the Florida Classic. The band is still under a standing suspension that will last until the end of the spring semester after the death of drum major Robert Champion in November […]
Lady Rattlers face big road tests
The Lady Rattlers have won 11 out of their last 13 games and look to get their third non-conference win of the season as they travel to take on the University Of South Florida Lady Bulls. The Lady Rattlers are coming off a sweep of the North Carolina Central […]
Rattlers take on Sun Devils
Sunday the Florida A&M men’s basketball team (0-2) will be facing the Arizona State Sun Devils (1-0). “Even though we are off to a rough start there has been a lot of a positive,” says Coach Clemon Johnson. During the last game he noticed that when playing man to […]
FAMU losses to BCU 21-16 in Florida Classic
For 44 minutes, the rousing spirt of Florida A&M Rattlers had the team leading the 2012 Florida Classic. However, the team failed to capitalize on late opportunities and make cruical stops as they dropped to rival Bethune Cookman 21-16. Quarterback Damien Fleming almost completed a late rally after throwing a […]
Oil platform explodes off Louisiana coast
VENICE, La. (AP) — An explosion and fire ripped through a Gulf oil platform Friday as workers used a cutting torch, sending four people to a hospital with burns and leaving two missing in waters off Louisiana. Coast Guard Capt. Ed Cubanski told a news conference in New Orleans […]