Marty Beckerman’s Dumbocracy takes a fresh look at the typical right wing versus left wing argument in politics. While most political books pick one side and defend it to the death, Beckerman throws both sides under the bus, showing the reader the dangers of both extremes and presenting misguided activists […]
Author: Jordan Culver
Election represents more
As an international student, I could not completely identify with the euphoria of SC State students when Barack Obama was announced the projected winner of the 2008 elections. I was happy that Obama won and I understood the historic significance theoretically, but I was used to black Presidents [In Trinidad […]
Violence won’t squash tensions in Mideast
Over the break, as students enjoyed their vacations, individuals in India were the subject of a terrorist attack. Over 300 people were wounded and 180 individuals died in Mumbai, India when gunmen assaulted victims in at least nine different locations. Indian government officials are now under the assumption that the […]
Challenges abound in spring
With the fall season coming to a close, the Florida A&M University’s golf team is focusing on the spring season, which will include two major tournaments and the National Minority Golf Championship. The Bethune Cookman University Invitational is the next stop for a team looking to improve on their season, […]
Lady Rattlers stomp Hornets
The Lady Rattlers marched into their battle against the Alabama State University Hornets on Saturday with the idea that mental dexterity would translate into a win. After taking away a convincing 69-47 victory, it looks like they were right. “I felt we definitely had a strong chance of winning if […]
AIDS a major issue for blacks
It’s the holiday season and many people have spent the last week spending times with their families, giving thanks for all the wonderful blessings life has bestowed upon them-like family, friends and financial stability. However, as Dec.1, National AIDS Awareness Day, approaches, people should take the time to be thankful […]
Decaying morals on display at Wal-Mart
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a time to reflect on what one is thankful for. Like my family, they may have formed a circle of prayer, expressing thankfulness for things like family, health and life. Unfortunately, these joyous thoughts for others can be forgotten in just a few hours. This […]
Rattlers bring home Classic win
The 29th Florida Classic presented by State Farm may have lasted four hours and 17 minutes, but the Orlando game was all but over just six minutes into the second quarter. The Florida A&M Rattlers jumped out to a 31-0 lead over Bethune-Cookman University with 6:51 left in the second […]
Novel proves to be a worthy read
The Shack, a novel written by William P. Young, is a #1 New York Times bestseller. The novel delves into the life of its central character in a way many books do not. The Shack, about an ordinary family, focuses on a father’s journey through life. The father, Mack, lived […]
Despite stellar record, FAMU does not make it to NCAA championship playoffs
After a drastic season change from last year with a record of (9-3, 5-3 in MEAC), the Florida A&M University Rattlers will not be one of the 16 teams in the playoffs. After a 26-year absence, South Carolina State University will be returning to the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs after […]