It’s mid-January, and if you haven’t come across that New Year’s Resolution, don’t be discouraged, it’s not too late! Often, the overstuffed population promises to embark on some sort of a diet, and the financially starved vow to get “a piece of the pie.” Here’s A Shared New Year’s Resolution […]
Author: Siraaj Sabree
Privatization needed for exhausted system
The Social Security system was to be a program that would not only allow citizens to invest in their future free of risk, but also pay for itself. Neither of these goals is being accomplished nor can be accomplished without privatization. The system is not paying for itself. The most […]
Religious beliefs should not be forced on students
In Retrospect, Thursday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation was awesome. Judge Hatchett’s speech was on point and right on the money – especially considering all the problems FAMU is facing right now. In fact, since I’ve been here, I admit it was one of the best, if not the best […]
FAMU Announcements
The SEO Internship Program is offering internships to all juniors majoring in the areas of mathematics, engineering, business administration & economics with a GPA of a 3.0. Deadline is Jan 31. For further information go to www.seo-wa.org Attention students, SGA is seeking talented individuals who would like to be feature […]
Police shoot former
NFL Former Oakland Raiders center Barret Robbins is in critical condition after being shot by Miami Beach Police following an altercation Sunday morning. The 2002 Pro Bowl selection is infamously remembered for going AWOL the night before Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003. Robbins, who was shot several times in the […]
Power of one should be recognized
Over the weekend, the world celebrated the life and legacy of the late Rev. Dr.. Martin Luther King, Jr. All over the country, thousands marched just as King did before them to state capitols, city halls and town squares. But for what? Back in the day, black men and women […]
SBI to become accredited
The University’s School of Business and Industry is working to achieve full accreditation within the next five to seven years. Over the course of this time, officials within the program hope to meet all of the standards put forth by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Accreditation by […]
ERP rectifies flaws
In the Fall 2004 semester, the web portal “OurFAMU” flawed and sent out duplicate refund checks. The glitches have since been configured, and officials feel confident that spring 2005 disbursements will be a breeze. “The system flawed because of change,” Beverly Barrington, project director of Enterprise Resource Planning said. The […]
Ebony Fashion Fair to return to city
A rare evening of extravagance, style and sophistication will return to Tallahassee during the 47th Annual Ebony Fashion Fair. The event, which is usually held at FAMU, will be appearing at The Moon, Tuesday at 8 p.m. Known as the world’s largest traveling show, the Ebony Fashion Fair traditionally comes […]
Club wants resolution
Several physical fights broke out in the balcony area of Lee Hall Auditorium on Dec. 2, 2004 during “Fake Da Funk,” a lip-syncing contest sponsored by the Michigan Club. The FAMU Police Department immediately shut down the event. “The biggest problem was that the FAMUPD and Barkley Security did not […]