Author: Samantha Romany

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Images revolts into fashion

Images Modeling Troupe, the first modeling troupe that performed this spring, presented “Revolt Into Fashion” a gala exposing new vibrant trends for the spring Sunday. The show was hosted by Brandy Garcia of The Beat WBWT 100.7 FM and Torica, known for her guest appearance on recording group Field Mobb’s […]

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Opening the doors of GRADUATE SCHOOL

The key that unlocks the door to opportunity isn’t very hard to find. In fact it can be found here on campus. The School of Graduate Studies and Research will present an informational forum on preparing for graduate school, Friday in Perry Paige auditorium from 1-5 p.m. “We want to […]

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Qdoba barely makes grade

Qdoba’s Mexican Grill is nothing more than a beefed up Taco Bell. Located on Tennessee Street between Skyline and Schlozsky’s Deli, this Mexican restaurant does not require reservations. Upon entering the eatery, customers might get the feeling that they’re back in a high school cafeteria. They must stand in line […]

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Be Out Day 2003

On Saturday students, performers, vendors and community members were welcomed at the intramural field by the bright sunshine, but the fun of Be Out Day was quickly dimmed as the sky opened up and the rain began to pour on the activities and attendants. “The program did start at noon,” […]

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Speaker offers ways to curb drug use, trade

The Common Sense for Drug Policy concurred that the U.S. government has spent more than a trillion dollars on efforts to terminate drug trade in America. More importantly the money has been used towards tactics that have not worked. Thursday at “Reconsider: A Forum on Drug Policy,” held at the […]

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Urban wear comes to town

The emergence of an urban culture has made its way to Tallahassee and the diversity is welcomed. New businesses are opening their doors to a community that wants to embrace top fashions brand like Sean Jean, Fubu, and Baby Phat. Tallahassee was once a city where urban fashion was hard […]

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Smoking ban goes too far

Smoking kills. Anyone who does it should be ashamed. However, those people are citizens that have the right to waste their lives away wherever they want, including bars, restaurants and public buildings. On Nov. 5, 2002, 71 percent of Florida voters approved Amendment 6 banning smoking in all indoor work […]

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Class work and campus activities the reason for college

Outside of the classroom, a host of student activities adds an important dimension to life at FAMU. Frequently, activities are referred to as “extracurricular,” but here at FAMU, student activities are regarded as a part of the total education program. Students have the opportunity to get involved, to be a […]

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Relaxed hair equals damaged hair

Black women have some nerve. They get mad when they see brothers with white girls, but they stay trying to look like one. Black folks are guilty of a beauty double standard. If we see white people with dread locks, the first thing we say is, “Oh they’re trying to […]

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Full description must be provided

#8220;The suspect was described as a black male, about 6 feet 1 inch, 250 pounds,” is a common phrase heard by news anchors, police officials or witnesses. This phrase must be banned from the news broadcast arena because of the ignorance that accompanies it. Do you know how many black […]