The toil for acceptable hair in the work place has been going on for more than a century, said Maurice Wiggins, a 23-year-old accounting senior from Jacksonville. “It’s time for a change and it needs to start right here in the (historically black colleges and universities). Yeah, my hair is […]

FAMU, FAMU I love thee…! OK, a little strong, but my true sentiments are expressed in this phrase. My experience at this college of love and charity has brought me through emotional ups and downs and financial highs and lows. I came to this university thinking I was going to […]

Two established school presidents will speak at Florida A & M University’s spring commencement ceremony April 30 at the Leon County Civic Center.  Norman Francis of Xavier University and Marvalene Hughes of Dillard University will both speak. Glyndell Presley, the commencement co-chair speaker of sub-committee, said the two speakers were […]

Bill Proctor, a Florida A&M University professor since 1986, is nearing the end of his term as Leon County District 1 Commissioner. Recently, Student Body President Ramon Alexander announced that he will run against the professor in the September elections. Both candidates are confident, but students may need more persuasion. […]

As a college graduate preparing to go off into the vast world of true adulthood, there’s usually at least one dilemma at hand – finding a new pad. Living in the “luxurious” yet affordable on-campus housing is no longer feasible, and it’s time to find a personal abode to settle […]

Ghost ride the whip while we dancing on the hood/ I’m ampped, feeling good/ I’m hyphy… (Mac Dre- “Get Stupid”) In the eyes of young Oakland, Calif., residents, hyphy represents more than just a musical fad that is beginning to put their hometown back on the map. They say it’s […]

Rain or shine, the March of Dimes will host Walk America April 22, at Cascade Park. Walk America is a major event held every year across the nation in order to raise money for premature babies. Everyone from state senators to students is participating in order to raise funds for […]

Have you ever wanted to spark a change but worried that your goals were out of reach? Cheer up and be inspired by the story of Lamont Carswell who says no matter what the task “it can be done.” A 21-year-old political science Florida State University student, Carswell got his […]

The Florida A&M University Concert Choir started the year with the fall concert “United Africa – A tribute to Bob Marley” beginning the new year with their “Home Alone” themed winter concert in January. As the winter months drifted along, the choir was back at it again, performing in a […]

Tallahassee students assembled at the Florida Capitol to appeal the passing SB 458, that promises to redirect funds from Florida’s international students to supply its residents with added financial aid. However, a number of serious repercussions would likely result if the bill were to reach the Florida Senate floor. The […]