S outh Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer is quoted saying, “My grandmother told me as a small child to quit feeding stray animals…because they breed. You’re facilitating the problem of you give an animal or a person ample food supply.” He was equating poor people to stray animals. Presumably, these […]
Author: Terrika Mitchell
Rattlers’ struggles continue, Morgan state routs team
Tough times seem to stay with the for the Florida A&M men’s basketball team. The Rattlers lost to the Morgan State Bears on Sunday 64-98, but the Bears were not the only thing that gave the Rattlers trouble this weekend-“mother nature” also might have worked against them. The game against […]
FAMU student makes it from ‘the Hill’ to the pulpit
Growing up in Jacksonville, Jeffrey Johnson dreamed of becoming a successful gospel singer. Throughout his childhood, he worked to perfect his natural talent by singing for local musicians and in youth choirs.After years of dedication to his craft, Johnson’s has managed to take his dreams to new heights. He auditioned […]
A FAMU professor gets one daunting surprise in front of his house
There was an accident involving two cars on the corner of Gamble and Cleveland streets around 7 p.m. on Thrusday, Feb. 4. Three passengers had to be pulled out by emergency officials. The collision happened in front of the home of Florida A&M Professor Roderick Rolle. According to Rolle, a […]
Teen show portrays the life of teens parents
Teenage pregnancy is more than a myth – it is a reality. One-third of women giving birth in the U.S. became pregnant before age 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Teenage pregnancy has even become a TV staple. Teen Mom is a new show […]
FAMU bowling team secures number one spot in the first day of the 2010 NCAA Bowling Classic
There was a combination of team chemistry and experience that helped the Florida A&M bowling team to the number one spot in the first day of the 2010 NCAA Bowling Classic. Among the four teams that participated in the tournament were the following universities: Florida A&M, Florida State, Bethune-Cookman and […]
FAMU softball team starts season on Friday at the Tiny Laster MEAC/SWAC Softball Tournament
A competitive schedule and strong leadership gives the Florida A&M softball team plenty of reason to look forward to the 2010 season.The Florida A&M Rattlers will open up the season on Friday, Feb. 12, at the Tiny Laster MEAC/SWAC Softball Tournament in Conyers, Ga. During the three-day event, the Rattlers […]
FAMU Foundation searches for new associate vice president
The Florida A&M University Foundation now has a position open. Associate Vice President Kent Taylor was dismissed from his position on Jan. 22, according to a Jan. 27, Famuan newspaper report. According to the university’s Web site, the FAMU Foundation is responsible for contributions from the private sector, alumni, friends, […]
The tough freshmen reality on their transition from high school to college
My first day of college was the day I look forward to the most. High school graduation had come and gone, and the summer flew by. The time had come for orientation and to sign up for classes. Initially, this all excited me, and truthfully the thought of being a […]
Is it okay to polute in order to promote a greener campus?
Fliers handed out to promote an event or encourage the student body to join an organization can be overwhelming at times. Countless advertisements plastered on bulletins or distributed daily by students are often discarded or found alongside trashcans. In many cases, events being promoted on flyers are being advertised via […]