#8220;Now begins communism in America,” sneered some members of the GOP. Although it was a joke to relieve some of our stress, it is sad to think that this is how some Americans feel towards the passing of President Obama’s health care bill. Signed into law on Tuesday, the Affordable […]
Author: Brian Wiggins
Obama signs health care bill
After months of congressional debates and speeches, President Barack Obama signs the health care bill into legislation Tuesday. Before the signing president Obama said the following: “We are not a nation that scales back its aspirations. We are not a nation that falls prey to doubt or mistrust. We don’t […]
Co-ed roommates can live in harmony
When I lived alone in my two-bedroom apartment at Seminole Grand, I wascomfortable with rolling out of bed without worrying about putting on pantsand a shirt before opening my bedroom door and grabbing a big bowl of Cookie Crisp cereal.Now, I have a female roommate, so walking into the kitchen […]
College age men mature slowly
Young brothers these days might legally be adults, but mentally, they can not release the teet.From the hardworking blue-collar woman, to the independent and career-oriented, if there is one thing women have in common, it is their baffl ement with black men just not having their lives in order.Tamarah Hatcher […]
FAMU softball team continues run at MEAC title
A combination of timely hitting and experienced pitching helped Florida A&M put pressure on their competition during their road at the University of South Florida Tournament.In the game against Towson State University, Florida A&M scored first off of a home run from senior Melissa Olipahnt that gave the Rattlers the […]
Lady Gaga new pop video pushes the envelope
First it was Just Dance, then Paparazzi and now Telephone. Stefani Germanotta otherwise known as “Lady Gaga” has once again captivated audiences with the release of the highly anticipated video to her hit Telephone featuring Beyoncé Knowles. The dynamic duo teamed up with director Jonas Akerlund to create a nine-minute […]
Alabama shooting highlights race-crime disparities
Amy Bishop “went postal” at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. On Jan. 26, the Harvard educated biology professor received a termination letter from the dean of the college of sciences. This apparently did not go over well with Bishop, because on Feb. 12, the day that her termination from the University […]
After so many fashion faux pas, it might be time for FAMU reinforce a dress code for its students
As college students, most are vulnerable to fall into the grips of mainstream culture. We fall victim to ridiculous fashions and fads, often forgetting how senseless they are until it is too late. The infamous jheri curl hairstyle of the 1980’s and early 1990’s is a prime example of a […]
Scouts look at FAMU talent
An atmosphere of heavy anticipation mixed with excitement accompanied the damp chillthat settled over the practice field Thursday afternoon. Florida A&M’s potential National Football League prospects determinedly traipsed onto the field, ready to impress who they hoped would be thier future employers. It was the first NFL Pro Day ever […]
FAMU Census makes it count
Plans are underway to increase participation in the 2010 Census. On Saturday, Census Ambassadors visited “Hard-to-Count” neighborhoods surrounding Florida A&M’s campus with help from the student body. These neighborhoods house mostly minority families who tend to leave these important census documents to catch dust on the countertops. Some people don’t […]