The commonly called AIDS test is actually a search for HIV antibodies. If antibodies are found, the patient is given an HIV positive diagnosis, which means he/she has the virus that causes AIDS. An AIDS diagnosis reflects the progression of the HIV virus to the point that the person has […]
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Postal Service considers irradiation to kill anthrax
SAN JOSE, Calif. – As the U.S. Postal Service begins to sterilize letters and packages with radiation, it faces daunting questions of logistics and safety. The agency has already started to treat a small, carefully selected volume of mail with radiation to kill possible anthrax and other biowarfare agents, and […]
Campus news relays true depiction of FAMU
Each semester seems to pass by faster than the one before. Fortunately, it also disseminates more knowledge and experience than the one before. This semester took many unexpected turns. One of the first major happenings was becoming editor in chief. All of a sudden, I was a leader again. All […]
Grad school fears hinder blacks’ completion
New York City is one of the world’s greatest metropolises. A city where one can find love, happiness, joy, sadness, fame and all the material things the world has to offer. Every man, woman and child wants to visit New York City to fulfill their wildest dreams. Of course, getting […]
Frat members file suit for free speech
Blackface started as an attempt at entertainment by a struggling actor in the 1820’s. Apparently it is still viewed as such, a form of entertainment. Fifteen students of Auburn University, members of Delta Sigma Phi and Beta Theta Pi, donned blackface at a Halloween party. The fact that this happened […]
Game to showcase talent, help cause
This weekend the Lady Rattlers of FAMU DRS will not just have winning on their minds. They will be focused on impressing recruiters, raising money and making history for women’s basketball. The Lady Rattlers will play in the first DoubleTree Hotel Invitational which will take place in Jake Gaither Gymnasium […]
Recruiting targets keep getting younger
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Aggies offered Drew Tate a scholarship before he took a regular-season snap – in his junior season. “I thought they had confused my age,” Tate said. “I thought they had probably thought I was a senior. I told my dad, `Hey, Dad, I think it […]
Ice skating pairs to be competitive at Olympics
Ina, 29, and Zimmerman, who turns 28 Monday, have begun showing chemistry and consistency sorely lacking in the first three seasons of their partnership. The result has been second places in all three Grand Prix appearances, a place in December’s Grand Prix final and a decent shot at an Olympic […]
Rattlers return to normalcy with wins
Just like any other semester our Rattlers and Rattlerettes struck their prey in competition. However, unlike any other semester, the excitement of FAMU sports was overshadowed by the horrific eclipse of tactical terrorism. After Sept. 11, students were no longer attending games to have fun, show school spirit and be […]
Volleyball team advances to championships
On Monday afternoon, in a partially crowded Applebee’s restaurant, the volleyball team, coaches and supporters convened together to break bread. They anxiously awaited NCAA officials to announce for the first time on ESPN the teams that will be advancing to the first round of the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball […]