Nov. 10, 2005 was the day that changed my life forever. At 17, feeling the flesh and warmth of a brand new baby boy in my arms was not the greatest feeling. The only thing that ran through my mind was: What am I going to do now? In the […]
Author: Shaunte Crawford
Former FAMU Administrator Leaves NOAA for Return to Academia
After a year at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, former Florida A&M administrator Larry Robinson has announced he is stepping down from his position to continue in his career in academia. In May 2010, Robinson was confirmed by the U.S. Senate to his position as assistant secretary of commerce […]
‘One Voice’ Races through Tallahassee for Fallen American Heroes
Operation One Voice, a non-profit corporation made up of firefighters and police officers, made a stop through Tallahassee Wednesday to spread the message of hope wounded or fallen Special Forces officers and their families. Runners started their journey in Duluth, Ga., where the organization was founded. The purpose of the […]
What Does Veteran’s Day Mean?
As Veterans Day approaches, the first thought that may come to some people’s minds is the three-day weekend. However, it is more than just a day off from classes. Unfortunately, the meaning of this special day is overlooked. So, what does Nov. 11 mean? Well, here’s a bit of history. […]
Pay to Play: How Much of a Business is FAMU’s Non-Conference Games?
You’re watching a football player in a green and gold uniform continuously rush past the goal line into their end zone. You throw up your hands in frustration when your team’s defense isn’t defending as well as they should. You painfully watch the scoreboard as the opponent’s points steadily increase. […]
Album Review: Wale’s ‘Ambition’
With his sophomore album, “Ambition” now in stores, Wale has more than earned the second slot on the Billboard charts. The Washington D.C. native got a second chance in the music industry when he rapped for rapper Rick Ross in a Miami nightclub, and well, the rest is history. Wale […]
School Launches ‘Medical Honors’ Program for Best Doctors-in-the-Making
Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic University have partnered in creating the Medical Honors Program effective fall 2012. Students accepted into the program are high school seniors who have decided to pursue a doctoral degree in medicine. When the student is accepted into the MHP at FAMU, her or she will […]
Basketball Twins Stand Out
They may not be identical, but their uniqueness and strong personalities make them stand out. Kaylin and Jamie Foreman are twin sisters from South Carolina who have a type of togetherness and connection that has excelled them to the collegiate basketball level. In high school, Jamie averaged 19 points, 12.3 […]
Gadsden County Residents to Vote on Casino Offerings
On Jan. 31, 2012, residents of Gadsden County will get their say on whether or not to allow slot machines, as a result of a unanimous decision made on Nov.1 at a county commissioner’s meeting. Gadsden County commissioner chambers reached capacity as residents piled in to voice their concerns about […]
New Eatery Fails to ‘WOW’ All Students
The opening of a new café and wingery in the cafeteria has left students with mixed emotions. On Monday, Sodexo, Inc., opened a World of Wings Café and Wingery, a new restaurant in the food court on the lower level of the Cafeteria. Jhimeirra Barrington, the daytime supervisor for the […]