Two months ago, recent Florida A&M graduate Charles Gee was fighting for his life after being shot multiple times. Sunday night, Gee and his partner Peterson Sylvert, 24, a senior broadcast student from Ft. Lauderdale, celebrated his success in winning “Best Amateur Short Film” at the Tallahassee Film Festival. The […]
Author: Clarece Polke
DanceBrazil captivates audience with its dances movements and energy
With effortless precision, DanceBrazil captivated the audience with its storytelling in Lee Hall Saturday night. Dancers used a fusion of Afro-Brazilian movement, contemporary dance and capoeira to paint a beautiful picture inspired by the cultural tapestry of Brazil. “I loved the performance; at one point it seemed like a love […]
ABC says farewell to “Ugly Betty”
During its four-year run, ABC’s “Ugly Betty” skewered the New York fashion world, nabbing celebrity cameos from the likes of Lindsay Lohan, Shakira and Isaac Mizrahi. It turned America Ferrera, who played the plucky but style-challenged Betty Suarez, into a household name. And it landed a prestigious Peabody Award. As […]
GPS endangers social media
I have never met hip-hop artist Fabolous. I do not know his family, friends, or any of his associates — but I do know where he lives thanks to Twitter and its GPS locator. Since the creation of social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and MySpace, privacy has antiquated […]
Florida A&M libraries at risk due to weak economy
The Friends of FAMU Libraries’ fund has raised money for Coleman Library since 1999, but for the past two years the organization’s president, Margaret B. Jones, has noticed a sharp decline in contributions. She blamed the changes on the failing economy.Jones, who is also a retired Florida A&M librarian, said […]
Florida A&M students called on to advocate to state legislators
History was made on Florida A&M University’s campus last Thursday when three students, on behalf of the Student Government Association, spearheaded a march protesting budget cuts. After the banners and buses are gone, how will FAMU make its presence felt in the legislature? Calvin Hayes, Quintin Haynes and Iman Sandifer […]
March of Dimes organizers have high expectations
The March of Dimes has increased the survival of premature infants and will host its annual March for Babies on April 10 to continue its journey of saving lives. “Before the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, more than 70 percent of low weight babies died, and now more than 90 percent […]
Substance abuse programs in Florida are at risk due to a $3.1 billion deficit in the state’s budget
More than 65 percent of Florida’s budget goes to corrections, education and health. Some of the most vital programs are being let go as the state faces a tough economic climate. Representative Daryl Rouson said, “The first places we cut are corrections, education and health because that’s where we spend […]
FAMU Health brings “PUSH” to inspire students
Florida A&M hosted “PUSH” a forum for Black Women that focuses on the empowerment of African-American women Thursday evening. “It was very enlightening to hear from women who have been where we are and I love that they were so open and real,” said Chantel Johnson, third-year psychology student from […]
Students march to Florida State Capitol fighting for justice
Students prepared their signs and banners as the Marching 100 gripped its instruments as if they were weapons preparing for battle. However, this protest could not be described as any less than a war as students marched from Florida A&M University’s ‘Set’ to the steps of the State Capitol. “We […]