The National Rifle Association has scored one of its landmark victories with the recent enactment of laws allowing for the possession of loaded handguns into bars in four states, Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia. This wouldn’t be so horrifying if it weren’t for common sense and the long-established two-way correlation […]
Author: Miguel Rivera
Senator Nelson visits FAMU and speaks politics
Sen. Bill Nelson visited the Black Archives Museum on Wednesday. He came to talk to a select group that was a mix of students, faculty and citizens. The setting was intimate and the group consisted of about 30 people. Dressed casually, Nelson spoke at length about his relationship with […]
FAMU based Small Farms Program is appointed to the National Organic Standards Board
Jennifer Taylor coordinator of the Small Farms Program was appointed to the National Organic Standards Board. Taylor will start her term Jan 24, 2011 to Jan 24, 2016. Wednesday’s press conference held in Lee Hall Auditorium introduced Taylor as the new appointee. “I am excited about the opportunity to […]
Don’t ask don’t tell ruling still far off
On Sept. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips, ruled that the U.S. Military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was unconstitutional. Following this ruling another major step has been made in the fight for equality for gays and lesbians in the armed services. According to Defense.gov, Oct. 19, “The Pentagon […]
Bowling team ranked nationally in pre-season
The women’s bowling team is preparing for a big season this year, and it is ranked 17th nationally. This is the first time that the team has been ranked in school history. The bowlers have a strong team that could possibly make a run. Senior captain Jazmin Bingham, who […]
Tyler Perry’s movies follow the same format
When a new Tyler Perry movie is coming out, it is not a matter of who will see it in the black community-it is a matter of when. Black people support black business, especially in places where there aren’t many blacks present, like the movies. It is exciting and refreshing […]
Rattlers hit the road to face Norfolk
The Florida A&M football team will hit the road again to take on the Norfolk State Spartans after bouncing back against the Savannah State Tigers last Saturday in Bragg Memorial Stadium. The Rattlers face another struggling team in week eight, but are not looking past the Spartans on the way […]
‘Adult twilight’ gorges
I clutched the armrest in the dark, near-empty theater as frightening images bum-rushed my mind. My friend Jaylen nudged me, telling me to quit being so afraid, but all I could think about was the horrific scene I was about to be subjected to. I hate scary movies, so […]
‘Don’t feel sorry for me. I’m OK’
ew outlook on this situation and her visits create such comfort in my life, needed now more than ever. I was fooling myself when I thought it was almost over. I received a phone call at 8:13 p.m. on Oct. 6 from my oncologist. “That biopsy we did shows […]
Intramural football crowns its champ
Da Real Deal defeated Pick 6, 34-13, in the intramural championship game Thursday. The overall success of the flag tournament turned out perfect. According to intramural coordinator Tony Brewington, the players stayed healthy this season and avoided injuries. “There were no injuries, if its not safe its not fun. We […]