Symbols can be spontaneous, represent our values and express our innermost feelings. So is it safe to say African-Americans flaunting materialism, overly exposed bodies and flashy cars represent their reality? Perceptions about what represents a group of people don’t start in the real world. It starts with perceptions of […]
Author: Omar Stewart
FAMU alumnus snaps himself to fame
Entering the university as a professional master of business administration student, Chad Finley quickly learned that was not the major for him. Since then, his program of choice has helped him establish a successful career. Finley, 26, was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fla. His decision […]
SSREC ends with March
Florida A&M’s Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference ended with a march expressing a national need for renewable energy. The weekend-long conference was a collaborative effort of the Southern Energy Network, the FAMU Green Coalition, Simens and Sodexo. The purpose of the march was “to tell the Florida legislature that […]
Search for assistant continues
The search committee for the Special Assistant to the President for anti-hazing met just days before the Robert Champion trial was set to begin in Orlando. “We’re not going to find someone who has everything we are looking for,” said Shawnta Friday-Stroud, dean of the School of Business and […]
Hazing trials postponed
The Orlando trial for the Florida A&M Marching “100” band members charged with felonies associated with the 2011 hazing death of Robert Champion has been postponed. It was originally slated to begin today, but now all cases, except that of Bryan Jones, will begin in March. Court support manager […]
Voter registration nears end
There is one more item some people may need to put on their last minute to-do lists-register to vote. The Tuesday deadline to register is swiftly approaching and college campuses are continuing to make registration available to residents. Harrison Dubosar, Florida State Student Government Association director said FSU has […]
All-male panel offers offensive, sexist perspective
The fliers read, “Hear the males’ perspective on sex.” Instead, on Tuesday night, students who gathered in B.L. Perry heard nothing but profanity from fellow classmates and many women left feeling “disrespected.” “There is a time and place for any language, however, when no holds barred, you can’t demand […]
FAMU Men’s Cross Country takes second at FSU Invitational
Florida A&M men’s cross-country team effectively fulfilled their goal to place second in Friday’s 40th anniversary of the Florida State Cross Country Invitational. The Rattlers have been pacing themselves in effort to complete the goals set as a team. Since head coach Wayne Angel has taken over the men’s cross […]
Politics for the students
In today’s society, young adults have a lot on their plates. School, work and family are among their main priorities. But what about politics? With both presidential candidates directly addressing college students in their campaigns, it’s important that Florida A&M students pay attention to both candidates. Last Tuesday night, […]
Alumni’s most memorable moments
Dr. Brenda Spencer Hometown: Tallahassee Occupation: Director of Retention Class Year: 1984, 1991 Most Memorable Moment: “There were several. I think just really having the opportunity to be a part of FAMU. Having the opportunity to attend college, first of all. I was a first generation to […]