I was reading an article in the March issue of Vibe magazine and on the cover the words “Raps Black Eye: Domestic Abuse Exposed,” stood out like a dislocated shoulder. The late Christopher “Big Pun” Rios’ widow-Vanessa Rios charges that the late rapper lived up to his moniker, ‘The Punisher.’ […]

Members of the Electoral Commission are saying Alice Mathis, the director of student activities, “overstepped her boundaries” during the elections process. Allegations that Mathis, among other things, appointed poll workers to FAMU’s precincts without the knowledge of the commission – a direct violation of Election Statutes – could be fuel […]

The Charles Winterwood Theatre is known for holding some of the city’s best shows within its walls. It has served as a place for young actors to showcase their talents and live out their dreams of performing on stage. The theater usually showcases about four productions per year – mostly […]

Quarterly, the University’s cafeteria is inspected for health code violations. Every day campus residents, mainly freshmen, head to the cafeteria for a maximum of three daily meals. Often, many of them wonder how safe and sanitary the food and facility are. A month and a day after the first inspection […]

Citing several concerns of student disenfranchisement, members of the FAMU Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People planned to march in protest of Tuesday’s SGA elections. “Too many questions were raised about the integrity of the election process,” said Adrienne Rogers 22, president of the FAMU […]

The Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. will be accepting nominations for selectd categories of the Beta Alpha Choice Awards from Monday to March 5. The Beta Alpha Choice Awards will be held March 21 in Lee Hall Auditorium. Please stay tuned for further details or contact […]

The FAMU Center for Caribbean Culture will host its bi-annual African-Caribbean Concert in Lee Hall Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The Afro-Caribbean Concert is no stranger to FAMU’s campus as it has been occurring for at least ten years; each year being bigger and better than the previous year. Organizers for […]

Famed vocal group, Sweet Honey in the Rock, will perform on FAMU’s campus Sunday. The folk singers are just one of the new additions to the third annual Artists in Bloom Festival. Running March 18- 20, the free event takes place in several locations on campus, including the Quad and […]

Step out in style Spring Break is almost here and it is time for your feet to come out from hiding in your pumps, sneakers and boots and go on parade in your sandals and flip-flops. You may be nervous because your feet may not be looking up to par […]

Commuter Services of North Florida is now offering its way of traveling to students. The commuter program was created by the state in 1996, to provide residents of Leon, Gadsden and surrounding counties with rides to and from school, work and home. According to Jeff Horton, executive director of CSNF, […]