The Faculty Senate held its first formal meeting of the year at 3 p.m. in Lee Hall on Tuesday. Although the meeting was slated to begin promptly at 3 p.m., it began about 10 minutes later than scheduled. The meeting started with opening remarks from Faculty Senate President Narayan Persaud. […]
Author: Jason Lawrence
AIDS Still Prevalent among Blacks
When I first saw the movie “Precious” by Sapphire, I never knew that one movie could take me through so many emotions. I remember thinking to myself that this was more than just a movie but a reality that became so clear to me that day. Precious’ story extends far […]
Male Presence Lacking on College Campuses
I am so delighted when I see young black men who value education. However, based on statistics, black males attending college is as rare as finding a diamond mine in Florida. There are more black women attending college and receiving master’s and doctorate degrees. At Florida A&M, the female to […]
Building your brand on social networks
Twitter after dark has to be one of the most outrageous Twitter trends that has become a norm. Thousands of Twitter users put their fingertips to work by tweeting their every sexual want and need. Reckless tweeters assume it will gather a little attention from a few followers, but it gets […]
When Bad Behavior Leads to Worse Outcomes
There used to be a time when the teacher would suspend misbehaving students and send them home to face the consequences of their actions with their parents. Society, however, has turned the tables. Teachers can get in trouble from parents for disciplining students. The Cook County School Board, of Valdosta, […]
Waiting for Those Netchecks
My life has always been full of surprises, and, to this day, this one still leaves me wondering. It started my freshman year here at FAMU. I was an out-of state student from Colorado Springs, Colo., who had no clue what he was doing. I took a chance, however, and […]
Letter to the Editor: Where Have the Good Teachers Gone?
To Whom It May Concern: The Honors Program has been a major part of our university for quite some time. In the Honors Program, there are different classes ranging from Social Sciences and Math, to harder sciences like Organic Chemistry. The Honors Program offers students a unique alternative to the […]
FAMUAN Recipe: Shiitake Fried Rice
Hobbies are a great, productive way to spend down time between tests, homework and work. If you live off campus and like shiitake mushrooms, this is something you may have an interest in. Back in November, I saw a tutorial video on the Martha Stewart web site on how to […]
Kevin Hart Does It Again
Kevin Hart has done it again, this time on the big screen. His recently debuted stand-up comedy, “Laugh at My Pain,” is in theatres. Hart has had several comedy specials on “Comedy Central.” “Laugh at my Pain” is his first to be in theatres, joining the ranks of comedians like […]
FAMU Connection ‘Seizes’ University History
Performing in a packed Charles Winter Wood Theater, the FAMU Connection showcased their high-energy, recruitment tactics with their “Seize the Day performance,” on Wednesday. With a strong show tune presence and a blend of soul, jazz and gospel, the 12 members of the FAMU Connection chronicled the history of the […]