Karol Marquez has played almost every position on the volleyball court. “I have been playing volleyball since I was nine,” Marquez said, “and I have played every position except for setter.” Marquez, a fourth-year public relations student from Lima, Peru, is the libero for Florida A&M’s volleyball team. A […]
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FAMU brings home hardware from the Swamp Bowl
Florida A&M flag football teams participated in the Swamp Bowl this weekend. Simply Marvelous, the women’s flag football team, has won this tournament the last five years. This year, Simply Marvelous came in second, and Bread Up, the men’s flag football team, won first place. Teams from the […]
Advisers pinpoint university’s advantages to TCC students
Florida A&M advisers informed students from Tallahassee Community College about the advantages FAMU has to offer Wednesday. Brenda C. Spencer, director of retention for FAMU, expressed how informative the event could be. Spencer wanted students to become knowledgeable and advisers from both schools to build a connection. “We are […]
National Health Week continues with seminar
National Health Week entered its third day Wednesday with a breast cancer seminar, Bold and Breastless. Breast cancer survivor Shondia McFadden-Sabari shared her story on her battle with cancer. On Dec. 23, 2010, McFadden-Sabari was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. The Atlanta native was nervous when she discovered […]
Amendment 4 could provide tax breaks
With the housing market growing slowly, Amendment 4 adds possible tax breaks for first-time homebuyers, small businesses and owners of rentals and second homes. At the same time, passage of this bill could mean higher taxes for Florida residents and massive cuts to local government. The 700-hundred word proposal […]
Robbed at gunpoint, a victim speaks out
I was robbed at gunpoint. It was 2 a.m. on Sept. 16, and I was staring down the barrel of a gun. It was all a blur. The scene, the robbers, even the place I called home felt unfamiliar. It was as if everything I considered to be routine […]
FAMU parents, family to visit this weekend Rabia Muhammed
Florida A&M’s annual Parent and Family Weekend, starting Saturday, will give a glimpse at what life is like on “The Hill.” FAMU students and their families will flock to the event hosted by the Office of Student Activities. New students are using the opportunity to show their parents their […]
Sipping without tipping
Nightlife wouldn’t be complete without the bartender or “mixologist,” as we like to call ourselves. But even with the name holding so much responsibility, why does it seem like we can never catch a break in the college market? Drinkers need to understand that bartenders are not the richest […]
Thick thighs hypnotize
“I’m looking for a dime, that’s top of the line, cute face, slim waist, with a big behind.” Is that infamous lyric from the Ying Yang Twins and Mike Jones all we as black women have to offer now a days? Being thick or having a ‘big ol’ behind’ […]
FAMU looks to stay undefeated at home
The Rattlers are looking to remain undefeated at home when they take on the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday at Bragg Memorial Stadium at 6 p.m. FAMU (3-4, 3-1 MEAC) defeated the Savannah State Tigers last week 44-3. This week, the Rattlers switch their attention to South Carolina […]