Barney Bishop, one of the members of Florida A&M University’s Board of Trustees, recently asked Gov. Jeb Bush not to re-appoint him to the board next year. Bishop, whose term ends Jan. 6, 2006, has been on the board since Jan. 7, 2003. His decision to leave the board stems […]
Author: Emanuel Nicholson
Edwards’ message should be heard
Poverty is an issue that needs to be addressed in Leon County and all over the world. That is why Senator John Edwards is traveling to colleges all across America to promote “Opportunity Rocks,” an anti-poverty campaign. Florida A&M University was the ninth campus visited by Edwards. Edwards did a […]
Edwards speaks out against poverty
Democratic vice-presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards visited Florida A&M last year to rally voters; this week Edwards had another agenda-poverty. Thursday, as part of the Opportunity Rocks Tour, Edwards encouraged FAMU students in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Auditorium to join college students across the country and speak out against […]
U.S. has legacy of interference
I am not surprised anymore by the things that come out of George W. Bush’s mouth. In my opinion, he says some very dumb things and, like most presidents, has told some outright lies. But I must admit that I was shocked when Bloomberg News reported Tuesday that Bush said […]
Bush says death is necessary
There will be more deaths needed to ensure peace with Iraq. Well, this is what President George W. Bush says. With the death poll slightly over 2,000, the invasion of Iraq will likely lead to more fatalities. In a speech at Bolling Air Force Base, Bush said the “heroes” of […]
TiVo fails to cover-up major glitch
The technology section of CNN’s website released an article Sept. 22, on the latest controversy regarding TiVo. The article titled, “TiVo Users Fear Recording Restrictions,” documents the fears of some of the 3.6 million users of TiVo. According to the article, TiVo’s latest software upgrade has the “ability to allow […]
DRS to open new school in 2007
FAMU Developmental Research School will soon move to a new building. Although the exact dates are undetermined, DRS will be relocating with updated technology and equipment to better serve its students. Some current problems in the school endanger the safety of the students who attend. “When it’s hot, the school’s […]
Fair provides faculty insurance options
The Florida A&M University Office of Human Resources and the Florida Division of State Group Insurance joined forces Tuesday to host the FAMU Benefits Fair. The fair, which was held in the Grand Ballroom, aimed to make University employees more knowledgeable about available health insurance options. “This fair is giving […]
Rosa Parks: The Life of a Legend
Rosa Parks was unarguably one of the most influential people of the Civil Rights Movement, and thus, American history. Her contributions extend far beyond refusing to get off of a bus. That one moment in time is just a very, very small fragment of decades of service and incomparable hard […]
Dreams of FAMU Four in sight
The great Langston Hughes once pondered the results of a dream deferred. Though the dreams of the FAMU Four may now be delayed, they are no longer denied. Men’s golf, men’s tennis, and men and women’s swimming/diving are slated to return to action. Golfer Jason Still, a junior business administration […]