Being a pastor over a congregation means accepting the calling that God had over one’s life. But what if one’s calling interferes with one’s lifestyle? According to www.avert.org, there are reportedly more than 5 million gay or lesbian people living in the United States. Out of the various denominations, less […]
Author: Keara Jones
Prominent surgeon visits FAMU
The Student Government Association and Florida A&M University Board of Trustees hosted the event, Ben Carson on the Hill in Lee Hall auditorium. Ben Carson is a world-renowned neurosurgeon who spoke on success and encouraged Florida A&M students to think big and strive for their dreams. “Even if something looks […]
Turnbull has vision for FAMU
Florida A&M’s newest Board of Trustees member, Marjorie Turnbull brings both knowledge and expertise in the field of education and public policy. Turnbull is a former State Representative and Board of Trustees member at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville. Trustee Robert Brown announced he would not submit his name for […]
Basketball teams dive into season
Thursday’s scheduled home game against Savannah State has been moved to Savannah, Ga. A new scoreboard will be installed in the Al Lawson Center which will prevent the game from taking place. Monday’s home game against Albany State has also been moved. The game will take place 7 p.m. in […]
Idaho recruit sets girls for win
Twin Falls, Idaho is a long way from Tallahassee. However, Jessica Bond, a business management student, said she feels right at home on the Florida A&M Woman’s Volleyball team. Bond has been playing competitive volleyball since the fourth grade. She received offers from Western Montana, Willamette University and Florida A&M. […]
20 Questions
1) Do you plan on attending the Florida Classic? 2) What were your thoughts on the “Real World, Real Talk” seminar? 3) Did you take advantage of the Media & Entertainment conference? 4) Do you like Beyonce’s, “Video Phone” remix featuring Lady Gaga? 5) Will Chris Brown’s new single, “Sing […]
Volunteering common among students
Some academic majors at Florida A&M require students to have community service hours in order to receive their degrees, but some students procrastinate to fulfill that duty. In the Office of Student Union and Activities at FAMU, there are many organizations that volunteer services for different programs on and off […]
Spiritual Love Poem: “Yes We Do”
Like breathing, loving you came easy Simple as dust and clay Plus one breath equaled you Minus one rib plus one breathe Equaled me And He bonded us man and wife Through rain and strife We stand together Not easily broken We stay easy while holding God Up against all […]
Key starters injured in loss
The Florida A&M Rattlers may have lost more than Saturday’s game against the Hampton Pirates. Several key offensive players suffered injuries in the Rattlers’ 25-0 loss to the Pirates and may be questionable for Saturday’s Florida Classic against state rival Bethune-Cookman.Starting quarterback senior Curtis Pulley left the game in the […]
Coach finds new players to replace departures
The Florida A&M softball team will open the 2010 season with seven returning players from last season’s team and eight incoming players who will be counted on to take the place of four players who are no longer apart of the team. The Rattlers finished the 2009 season 12-0 in the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference with a 30-32 overall […]