Author: Ellen Robinson and Ravares Conner

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Eastwood’s RNC chair speech, crazed or witty?

  Ellen Robinson  When Clint Eastwood, 82, prepared for his speech at the Republican National Convention, I’m sure he imagined his chair piece to be a hilarious joke that people would be talking about for a long time. However, it ended up being a joke gone wrong. Watching Eastwood “converse” […]

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Android v. iPhone

  The debate between iPhone and Android users divides many happy homes. Apple’s conference in Cupertino, Calif.,  on  Sept. 12 will highlight the release of the new versions of the iPad, iPod Touch and the coveted iPhone 5. This announcement has true techies clutching their phones in anticipation. To counter […]

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Rattlers struggle against ranked Sooners

  The Florida A&M Rattler football lost against the Oklahoma Sooners in a Saturday night showdown. FAMU lost 69-13 after giving up 662 total yard to the Sooners and trailing the entire game. The Rattlers had 235 total yards of their own but failed to find any consistency offensively or […]

Lifestyles

Signs You’re A True 90’s Kid

  Furbys, Tamagotchis and Super Nintendo Entertainment Systems (SNES) are all remnants that remind students of their golden childhoods. Children either owned these items or begged their parents to purchase one, if not all. The 90’s era is certainly a period in which Famuans can recall, considering the majority of […]

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A frame is worth 1000 words

  A picture without a frame is simply a piece of paper. The same is true for President Barak Obama’s political agenda. Framing at a presidential debate is the only way the Democratic Party is going to move the president’s agenda forward and win. The 2012 Democratic National Convention in […]

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Rebels without a cause

  With the near-constant TV fanfare of the upcoming presidential election, it is easy for one to become disillusioned with politics and voting in general. Rapper Kendrick Lamar communicated as much when discussing his refusal to vote, saying it was a pointless act considering the untold political power held above […]

Sports

Recreation and You

  The Hansel E. Tookes, Sr. Student Recreation Center is a great resource for students, offering a plethora of services to fit the needs of students. “It’s always a great day at the campus rec,” said Robert Carroll, Jr., director of campus recreation. “Students come to relieve stress, make friends […]

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No vote ‘rocks the boat’

  I did not vote in the 2008 election. There, I said it. I did try to vote in the “historical” election. But I didn’t register in time, and I was unable to vote for change.   However, President Barack Obama won without my vote.   I’m registered to vote […]

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Minority in the minority

  It is important for all people to understand the political party they represent and why.There is no greater misrepresentation than to profess an ideal that you’re unclear of.   Therefore, I’ll take the opportunity to explain why I am a black Republican.   Social Issues such as abortion, gay […]