The recent sentencing of John Evander Couey in Miami for the murder, kidnap and sexual assault of 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford indicates the need for a sterner handling of sexual offenders to prevent future occurrences. Couey was found guilty Wednesday of Lunsford’s murder. In a confession not used within the trial, […]

For the past week, FAMU has been consumed by this year’s election process. Candidates had to display individuality and creativity to gain votes. This presentation is a look at the 2007-2008 election week on FAMU’s campus. var uslide_show_id = “02b2f74c-b5ec-42c3-a443-6de20c008ae1”;var slideshowwidth = “300”;var linktext = “&#8221

Miss FAMU Sheerie Edwards 848Ashley Johnson 711 Queen of Orange and Green Benicia Mitchell 755Nicole Jackson 733 Junior Attendant Krystal Wilson 161Nicole Skeete 99 Sophomore Attendant Demetria Henderson 297Markashia Jeter 226

If you are leaving for Spring Break, here is a list of 10 tips for having a safe and smart trip. 1. If you are going to the beach, do not get in the water when there are signs that say, “Watch out for sharks.” If you like to swim, […]

The results are in! Voting took place today and the newly-elected student officials for the 2007-2008 school year are as follows: Student Government President and Vice President Monique Gillum and James Bland Mr. FAMU* Jeremy Mounticure John Williams Miss FAMU* Sheerie Edwards Ashley Johnson Electoral CommissionerMarva Butler Senior President and […]

Anticipation levels were high during the announcement of FAMU’s spring elections Tuesday night. The Set was packed with candidates and their campaign teams as they anxiously awaited the outcome of the elections. Although the candidates and their campaign teams were working hard until the last minute, some students felt as […]

Among all the talented athletes on Tallahassee new arena football team there are nine who are former Florida A&M University football players. The Titans are an arena football team that was formed in 2006. President of Football Operations David Morris chose Tallahassee in a choice of three markets, which consisted […]

Hip hop has a new voice. Emerging from the need to revamp negative images being portrayed about the hip hop culture, BlazinStreetz.com is using the Internet as an avenue to bring all aspects of hip hop to one place and offer a positive solution. “BlazinStreetz.com is a silent voice of […]

Known as “The Worldwide Leader in Sports,” ESPN, the popular sports television broadcast network owned by Disney, televised four University basketball games this season through the affiliate channel ESPNU and ESPN Full Court. The Lady Rattlers’ 70-58 victory over the University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Jan. 20 at Princess […]

Tuesday night in Lee Hall, the one-woman show “Black Girl Speaks,” starring Talitha Coverson, used poetry to highlight issues like minority army recruitment, homosexuality and black relationships. “(Black Girl Speaks) holds up a mirror to everyone who attends – self included – and forces you to identify your strengths and […]