Valentine’s Day is a social and emotional handicap. There are many legends and myths regarding the history of St. Valentine’s Day, however it does not have anything to do with repugnant heart-shaped balloons, cheap chocolate, and obnoxious singing teddy bears from Walgreen’s. I didn’t always think Valentine’s Day was a […]
Author: Keenan Doanes
Tameka McKelton: FAMU Basketball’s Rising Star
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conferences (MEAC) leading scorer, Tameka McKelton, had an unusual route to not only the top of the conference, but to the top of Florida A&M women’s basketball as well. McKelton is a native of West Palm Beach. Being from the state made learning about the Rattlers an easy […]
A Blossom for the Tally Economy
Even with the financial instability many Americans face, the tradition of gift-buying for holidays has not wavered much. This year’s Valentine’s Day is expected to be no different. Many local florists and gift shops have reaped the benefits of holiday spending. Additionally, these businesses also experience the financial effects of […]
FAMU Athletes to Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Florida A&M wants to “Think Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness. Saturday, the FAMU Athletics department, along with the men’s and women’s basketball teams, paid tribute to those who are victims of breast cancer by wearing pink. “It was perfect timing to have this event,” Marketing Assistant and Promotions Coordinator Geremy […]
It’s saddening: Students Not Taking Advantage of Opportunities
As we all know, during Black History month many schools put on additional events and programs to honor Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglas and all the usual non-violent people we learned about in grade school. But I guess that is one of the benefits in attending an […]
V-Day: For Lovers Only?
Another year and another Valentine’s Day is in the works. People are walking around campus with either one of two feelings: excited for love being in the air or sick of love being in the air. Although nowadays, we associate this day with gifts of chocolate, teddy bears and flowers […]
Does Love Still Exist?
As I look around me, it seems that many people are only in relationships with certain people just to fulfill their sexual desires. Which makes me wonder: does love even exist anymore? We watch television shows such as Jersey Shore and Skins and instantly see how they promote this fantasy […]
FAMU Loses to Tulane in Men’s Tennis
Florida A & M University (FAMU) men’s tennis team experienced a humbling 5-2 defeat to Tulane University on Saturday afternoon in New Orleans, Louisiana. “This season the team has been matched up with some competitive contenders who have giving us a great challenge,” said coach Carl Goodman. “These challenges have […]
Hotels are supposed to be clean… right?
Spring Break is almost here. In a month from now thousands of book wormed college students will escape cabin fever and flood the scene of many hot vacation spots. Hotel businesses will be booming in the usual spring fling. But before students make their dash, we need to be aware […]
Ed: Don’t Swap Roommates; Just Swap Movies
As I walked into the half empty theater with my friend at my side, I was a little surprised that there weren’t more college students. “The Roommate” is a story about a college freshman who gets roomed with a psychotic, schizophrenic, obsessive maniac. Since we’re all college students in a […]