Alcoholism is defined as a disorder characterized by the excessive consumption of and dependence on alcoholic beverages, leading to physical and psychological harm and impaired social and vocational functioning. A recent Medline Plus report found the number of people negatively affected by alcohol rises on a consistent basis. As time […]

The votes in the spring 2007 elections have been counted, results have been posted and candidates have celebrated, but the race may not be over yet. Several candidates filed appeals after hearing about problems students in their class experienced when they went to vote. Students said those problems ranged from […]

The FAMU Green Coalition completed its first initiative Sunday toward the organization’s overall mission to create a safer environment with the “Change a Light for Daylight Savings Campaign.” Approximately 80 volunteers from FAMU, Leon County high schools and various community organizations gathered in the gallery of the School of Journalism […]

I’m tired of it. And as an English education student, it makes me upset to hear it. I’m so sick of the public attempting to place all of the blame on teachers when it comes to educating students. I know at first glance the teacher may seem responsible for American […]

The Board of Trustees gave an official hello to the University’s new president, said goodbye to one of its board members, addressed payroll issues and opened the floor to a new committee during its Thursday meeting. The highlight of the meeting came when the board approved James Ammons’ three-year contract […]

Dear diary, This year I didn’t want to do the typical Cancun spring break every college student does. I wanted to do something different. So on Sunday afternoon, I packed my bags, boarded a charter bus and took a trip to New Orleans to participate in some relief work. While […]

#8220;Foundation” member Siah has dropped the “yung” from his name to deliver his solo album “Graffiti,” which despite a few outside faults, delivers a range of talent and creativity. Unlike many student artists, 20-year-old Archie “Siah” Morgan II does not succumb to the usual display of gunplay and sexual innuendo […]

The annual audit of the University’s National Alumni Association shows the body will continue operations, having passed the audit with only two recommendations made by auditors. In the audit presented to the Board of Trustees March 8, the committee identified two areas the NAA should address. “One is to ensure […]

Rome Sanders has been waiting for this moment for four years. For four years, the senior center wished that he could play on college basketball’s biggest stage. Well after the Florida A&M University Rattlers victory in the MEAC tournament final, Sanders and the rest of the team will finally realize […]

When Bill Cosby visited the University before Spring Break, a young student teacher asked him for advice. She explained she had two students in the fifth grade who were 15 years old and could not read. She said she gave them a practice exam of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, […]