It’s obvious that women make strides toward equality and feminine rights. But in 2012, is it necessary for women to assert their independance…in a marriage? In class, my professor asked, “Ladies, how many of you will take your husband’s last name when you get married?” My hand was the […]
Author: Evan Miles
Wearing heels on the Hill
People notice the infamous “heels on the Hill” ritual among the women of FAMU. In a professional sense, many would understand why women would wear heels to school. On any other day, it raises questions of why females feel like they are necessary for school dress code. Most women […]
Is staying together better?
You gaze at the person who you fell head over heels for and you start to think, “Maybe we should live together?” But have you thought about the pros and cons of this major move? Don’t get me wrong, the financial aspect of it looks great. Paying $300 for […]
SGA informs students about budget expenses
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association shared updates on recent campus changes Monday. Student Body Vice President Michael Jefferson addressed information about the upcoming Atlanta Classic and ticket packages. “We will not have the student packages this year, but we need as many students to attend,” Jefferson said. Student Activities […]
Dorm construction halted
After Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees terminated a building contract with Premier Construction and Development, Inc., conststruction of Polkinghorne Village residence hall is back in the planning stages. According to Sam Houston, the university’s director of facilities planning and construction, the BOT cancelled Premier’s building contract on Aug. 16. After […]
SGA informs students about budget, expenses
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association shared updates on recent campus changes Monday. Student Body Vice President Michael Jefferson addressed information about the upcoming Atlanta Classic and ticket packages. “We will not have the student packages this year, but we need as many students to attend,” Jefferson said. Student Activities […]
Club soccer team suffers tough loss on the road
The early season woes of the Florida A&M University club soccer team continued Saturday with a 10-0 loss to the Georgia Southern Eagles. The intramural soccer team, which is now 0-3 on the season, was outmuscled early and trailed by six goals heading into halftime. The second half yielded […]
Rattlers beat Hornets
The Florida A&M Rattlers improved their record to 2-2 in a gritty victory over the Delaware State University Hornets. Sophomore QB Damien Fleming came up big once again for the Rattlers passing for 399 yards and 3 touchdowns completing 30 out of his 37 passes. Fleming also rushed for […]
Rattlers get a decisive win in Dover
The Florida A&M University football team won its second consecutive game on Saturday, improving its record to 2-2 with a gritty 24-22 victory on the road against the Delaware State University Hornets. Sophomore QB Damien Fleming played very well completing 30 of his 37 passes for 399 yards and […]
Hip-hop artist trumps visual artist
Visual artists are the stepchildren in the family of African-American art. Music is an evolving aspect of African-American culture from simple hymns to the corrosive “big booty hoes” that 2 Chainz wants for his birthday. As the state of music in the urban demographic continues to change, the artists […]