Saddam Hussein must go. No matter how much the politicians here at home or in the United Nations talk, that one simple fact remains true. Some people seem to have the mistaken impression that the war against terrorism will be won once there is confirmation of Osama Bin Laden’s death. […]

Is a historically black college or university supposed to have more black or white students in their enrollment? More blacks is your answer, right? Then why does the 93-member student body at FAMU’s Law School consist of 56 percent white students and only 41 percent black? FAMU’s first law school […]

The Rattlerettes are still winless against their cross-town rival, the Lady Seminoles. A hungry volleyball team that smelled a win in last year’s match, left Tully Gymnasium ever hungrier Wednesday evening after losing to Florida State University in three straight games (30-25, 30-22, 30-22). The Lady Seminoles raised their perfect […]

Every night of Patricia Smith’s marriage was spent in fear for her life. The constant rapes and beatings led to numerous attempts to escape her physically abusive husband. But it took eight painful years before she could leave the man she loved before she feared. Smith is among many women […]

Often symbolized by a picture of the sun or of a butterfly, lupus is ironically the opposite of these aesthetic symbols. In fact, those diagnosed with Lupus are directed to stay out of the sun to prevent “flare ups” or disease activity. Too much exposure can cause a “butterfly” shaped […]

Years of slavery, discrimination and racism have damaged African-American culture, originality and self-image. One of the groups most plagued by this legacy is black women. Ntozake Shange’s “for colored girls who have considered suicide /when the rainbow is enuf” explores issues like rape, beauty, freedom and self-accountability. The play will […]

Standing in front of the mirror one day admiring your once clear face, you notice a blemish. “Shouldn’t have eaten that chocolate bar yesterday, or that slice of pizza the day before,” you think. However, acne is not caused by dirt, chocolate, fatty acids or stress. Shankar Shetty, director of […]

I see her and she is beautiful. She moves much like the power of a crystal river that flows against the grain of time and as it flows it erodes all that tries to contain it. I see her and she is the great pyramid.She has stood the test of […]

Grief Up all nightthinking of you continuallyI try to bury the memories but they take root subliminallyI pray to God for peace, but wonder if he’s really feeling meInside I cryMy loneliness is killing me Missing your love for 6 months, 8 days, I struggle to erase this painbut always […]

Playful spiritInnocent heartRelease the ambitionTo delve into the enigma Forlorn monarchCherish the momentsFor which you live this life Power through graceStrength through promiseStrut through the gloryAs only that prowess may allow