Florida A&M University students, along with students from Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College, will come together Friday to rally for justice for the death of Martin Lee Anderson. The 14-year-old died Jan. 6 at a Bay County Department of Juvenile Justice boot camp after suffering from repeated blows […]
Author: Herneshia Spurlock
Suspended frat members sue university
The Florida A&M University students that were recently charged for hazing have filed suit against the university Thursday, citing that they did not receive due process. The university suspended five Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. members, Brian Bowman, Cory Gray, Jason Harris, Marcus Hughes and Michael Morton, after they were […]
New directory aims to put ‘Green’ in pockets
The “yellow pages” of student entrepreneurs is coming to Florida A&M University’s campus in September. The Green Pages, a student business directory aims to bring small student businesses to the forefront and encourage students to choose student businesses as a primary source, not an alternative. “Got Green?” is a strategic […]
Rental companies weigh in on lawsuit
Online DVD rental services that deliver movies by mail are growing quickly, with more than 5 million subscribers nationwide. Now the company that pioneered the business, Netflix, is accusing Blockbuster of trying to copy its patented Internet business model. Netflix launched its service seven years ago in response to the […]
Campus activities should be organized better
So many positive things can be said about this year’s Be Out Day. All of the performers came and performed very well. It was extremely organized, and everyone behaved like they had some sense. Psyche! If I had to choose one phrase to describe Be Out Day, it would be […]
Tape’s lows outweigh group’s highs
When I pick up a mix tape, despite whom the artist is, I expect to be so overwhelmed with lyrical prowess that it leaves me itching for more. Most times, I would search for the artists on the mix tape as well as their albums. After the Smoke does not […]
FAMU Announcements
Calling all students who are interested in making a difference during this upcoming election season, as well as with various issues concerning our campus right now. This is your chance to volunteer and gain firsthand experience with leading organizations around the country. If interested please contact Corliss M. Allen, FAMU’s […]
Bowling team aims for university aid and recognition
The women’s bowling team is the newest team to join the university’s athletic program. But while it is becoming an emerging sport on campus, the team has faced numerous challenges in its beginning stages. Bowling officially became a sport at Florida A&M University three years ago, beginning with a trial […]
Adderall abuse common among studying students
While pulling an all-nighter is a common studying technique during finals week, other “techniques could be potentially harmful. Student who abuses Adderall, using it as a study tool, may face many health and legal risks. Adderall is a prescribed drug that helps people with Attention Deficient Disorder and Attention Deficit […]
Blacks in Russia need our support
At a time when movies such as the Oscar-winning “Crash” and the Emmy-worthy reality television series “Black.White” have caused many Americans to engage in serious dialogue on race and its relevance in our society, blacks in Russia are far too frequently becoming victims of race crimes due to the resurfacing […]