Author: Keenan Doanes
Green trip is a go for Power Shift attendees
Members of the Florida A&M University Green Coalition have received the funding necessary to make the trip to the Power Shift environmental summit in Washington, D.C. On Feb. 5, the organization received news that it would receive a housing grant from the organizers of Power Shift rather than a transportation […]
Candidates must reach out to all of the students
It is campaign season again and I had hopes of running for Miss FAMU, but the recession ruined that idea. I would’ve taken an entirely new approach, because we all know most of the time the people who really want it never win. Most candidates that run for Miss FAMU […]
Cartoon’s message stirs up controversy
Many of us stood with our hands over our chests during school as we pledged allegiance to the flag of America, stressing the words, “One nation under God.” While we are one human race it seems that the socially constructed term of race still remains prominent. Things seem to be […]
City improvements on the way
Throughout President Barack Obama’s speeches, he constantly mentions “shovel-ready” projects. While there is no formal definition for “shovel-ready” projects, Obama defines it as nationwide projects where plans and approvals are secured and people could be put to work right away once funding is in place. This is good news because […]
Center offers more than just fitness
Florida A&M University’s recreation center is one of the most popular places for students to visit, relax and have fun on campus. Since the recreation center opened in the summer of 2006, many students make an effort to enjoy a good work out on a weekly basis. Most students do […]
Ladies ready for USF after double-header lost
The Florida A&M softball team will load up the bus for Tampa this weekend to compete in a three-day Invitational at the University of South Florida. The ladies enter this weekends contest with a (3-4) overall record. Their schedule has not placed them against another conference team just yet. On […]
New mindset means new attitude for both the mens and womens track team
Florida A&M University’s Indoor Track and Field program is in Landover, Md., at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex for the 2009 MEAC Indoor Championships. The women’s track and field team finished 11th in the 2008 MEAC Indoor Championships with 18 points respectively. The men’s track and field team […]
College fights to stay afloat
Officials from Morris Brown College have reached an agreement with Watershed Management Department to pay the remainder of a past due water bill within 30 days. Morris Brown owes a total of $214,000 that was due Feb. 17, but after gathering $150,000 Watershed decided to extend the due date 30 […]
Senator donates campaign material
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson visited Florida A&M University’s Black Archives Research Center and Museum Wednesday to present memorabilia collected from President Barack Obama’s campaign team. Nelson donated several items he gathered during Obama’s campaign and inauguration to display in the Black Archive’s collection. Nelson was introduced to the small audience […]