Matthew Richardson is a fourth year newspaper journalism student from Jacksonville, Fla. His love for journalism and writing shines from his numerous awards and outstanding resume. Discovering his passion for writing while in high school, Matthew immediately became involved in playwriting, poetry and his school newspaper. Since then Matthew’s chosen […]
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Rosary trendsetters lack knowledge of symbol
Students have taken on a unique fall trend. Some are trading the blinged out medallion chains for something simpler that has a deeper meaning: rosary beads. The rosary beads are Catholic symbols consisting of ten beads held together by a chain that is used to recite Roman Catholic prayers. According […]
‘The Producers’ mock screw-ups
When Hitler came on stage I nearly wet myself. I am torn between whether it was the bright rosy blush on his cheeks, the form fitting Third Reich uniform or his remarkable use of jazz hands. The play’s poster advertised ‘The Producers” as “not suitable for viewers younger than 18.” […]
SGA’s open door policy just lip-service
Yesterday, I walked into Florida A&M’s Student Government offices with hopes of having a brief discussion with Student Body President Gallop Franklin. However, I was shut down and locked-out, literally. I knocked on his door and from his seat he yelled, “I’m busy doing ‘some work.’” He said he would […]
Barrington receives 7 years for grade change scandal
Former FAMU student, Marcus Barrington, has been through a revolving door of hearings and trials since March, following a highly controversial and publicized grade changing scandal. Monday, Barrington was sentenced to 84 months (7 years) in state prison and three years of supervised probation. The scandal has brought a slew […]
Student parking decal deadline approaching
The last day to register for a parking decal is October 2. Students using decals and permits expiring August 31, 2009 are valid until September 30. Students can register online for their 2009-2010 decal. The registration Web siteee can be accessed through Florida A&M’s homepage, under the students tab. In […]
Senate Update
The Recreation Center will be picking up trash on FAMU’s campus October 3 in honor of National Public Lands Day. Director of the FAMU Recreation Center, Robert Carroll, spoke to the student senate Monday about receiving funding for National Public Lands Day. “Since FAMU is a major mover in America, […]
Atlanta Classic weather may drown out festivities
Current flooding in the Atlanta metro area may pose a threat to students, faculty and alumni planning to attend the football classic this weekend. Metro Atlanta remained under flood watch, according to The National Weather Service, until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Heavy rains continued to flood a number of roads and […]
Profanity and soap go hand in hand
When facing confrontations about doing something wrong, our initial reactions usually include finding an excuse or justification. Typically, I don’t like to turn simple situations into ‘right-or-wrong’ scenarios, but I believe there should be a limit to the amount of effort one puts into finding and presenting these excuses. Jordan […]
Leroy Vann on “ESPN College Gameday Live”
ESPN has made it quite clear over the past few years: They are no strangers to Florida A&M University. They have been sending recruiters each fall semester for the past two to three years to offer students internships and/or entry-level positions at their main headquarters in Bristol, Conn. They also […]