Haitian Cultural Club will hold the “Apollo Night” interest meeting today at 6 p.m. in the Snake Pit. For more information, call Augustine Rho at 224-3041. Progressive Black Men will be hosting their first bowling social of the year tonight at Galimore Lanes from 6 to 10. For more information, […]
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Reserve protests for big issues
Who put the cyanide in the Kool-Aid? That’s the question The Rev. Jesse Jackson, The Rev. Al Sharpton and others are asking after seeing the smash hit “Barbershop,” a movie surrounding shop owner Calvin Palmer (Ice Cube) and his father’s hand-me-down hair-cutting business. Jackson is outraged at a scene that […]
Jordan should hang up jersey
Michael Jordan, who led the Washington Wizards in scoring, assists and steals last season, announced Thursday that he will drag himself back onto the court for yet another season. Jordan, 39, missed 22 games last season due to knee injuries, particularly in his right knee. Now, after a contemplative off-season, […]
Officials overlook team favorite
Standing outside of the locker room after the game, with ice taped to his hip, wincing in pain, senior quarterback Reggie Hayes modestly accepted compliments from teammates, fans and coaches. Hayes had completed 15 of 21 pass attempts for 213 yards and three touchdowns in the Rattlers’ 37-24 win over […]
Obese citizens need to carry weight
America is a nation gone fat. One in every four children is overweight. According to an article in Time Magazine, the national average, compared to that of other nations, puts America at the top of the list as the most unhealthy country in the world. America appears to be gaining […]
FCAT to include science
In addition to reading, writing and arithmetic, students will now have to put their best foot forward in the science portion of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. A new science component of the FCAT was unveiled at a meeting of the Tallahassee Scientific Society Tuesday Linda Oravetz, the state coordinator […]
Rattlers prepare for ‘Classic’ battle
For motivation in the match-up Saturday against Tennessee State, the Rattlers will need to look no further than last year’s game against Tennessee State University. The Tigers handed the Rattlers an ugly 27-7 defeat in the annual Atlanta Football Classic. “That game was a big wake-up call for us,” junior […]
Prioritize money in order to budget well
There’s nothing cute or fly about individuals who measure their self-worth by the amount of money they’ve spent on their outfits. There’s only one thing I have to say – leave it on the rack. Ladies and gentlemen, if you can’t pay your rent, but you include a Louis Vuitton […]
Freshmen should use sexual common sense
Now that I am an upperclassman, I have found myself participating in those little “girl talks” with the freshman females. It’s always interesting that when the topic of guys comes up, the upperclassmen always make remarks that make the men on this campus seem like Satan’s little helpers. I remember […]
Rude remarks repel real women
All you ignorant black men are going to make me not want to go on the Set anymore. “Hey girl with the fat a-” or my favorite, “Legs, legs, come and give me some of dem’ legs!” Are you joking? Did you really think I was going to come running […]