One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, and one American dies every hour from the disease as stated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The incidence of skin cancer in the United States has reached epidemic proportions. Skin cancer represents the most commonly diagnosed malignancy, and […]

Despite a tribute to former Florida A&M University tennis star Althea Gibson and a halftime speech by new President James Ammons to fire up the crowd, the FAMU football team could not find the inspiration to defeat the Delaware State Hornets (2-0) (1-0) Saturday night at Bragg Memorial Stadium. Delaware […]

It is a fact that FAMU produces individuals that have the potential to change the world, as we know it. From movies, music to politics, “The Hill” has delivered some of the best that there is to offer. We love to brag about the good job Anika Noni Rose did […]

A little goes a long way, especially when FAMU president, James Ammons, is on the job. Some of us attended this year’s first Convocation that debuted the reign of Ammons. Since the end of August, we have noticed both physical and culturally subtle changes at FAMU; don’t think we haven’t. […]

After President Bush’s recent indication that he may decrease the U.S military presence in Iraq, there was a collective sigh of relief among many Americans. Family members, soldiers and even Congress could finally see the end of a four-year nightmare of insurgent attacks and civilian deaths. Congress is still grappling […]

The Progressive Black Men, Inc. would like you to join them for Team Up: Support Black Business at Amen-Ras beginning tonight at 9:00pm. Come out to enjoy an evening of singing and poetry. Contact Patrick Dulcio at (305) 370-2095 or email at dul_27@yahoo.com. FAMU’s WANM 90.5 FM will host an […]

When Sierra Campbell heard a commercial for a Thursday party at Floyd’s Music Store targeting college students, she began thinking of the friends who would join her there that night. A radio ad on 104. 9 FM instructed Tallahassee’s college students to call a Floyd’s hotline for a special “buzz […]

Florida A&M University President James Ammons has not been shy about his confidence in the university. He has said openly that he believes the institution will be ready for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools’ visit on Oct. 4 and 5. “I’m very confident,” said Ammons in an exclusive […]

As maturing men and women of today’s society we are forced to encounter homosexuality. The media has turned it into a natural state, while the average person is simply puzzled by the idea of homosexuality. As I watch men try to become women they cannot be, and women imagine being […]

In previous years students had the option of dining at the Café, the Rattler’s Nest and the Orange Room. Now that the Orange Room is closed, due to construction in the Commons, many students are wondering when it will be re-opened. Because of its convenient location some students had the […]