With identity theft on the rise in the United States, more people are being affected everyday. But there are ways to prevent this from happening. The U.S. Office of the Inspector General states that identity theft takes place when someone “knowingly transfers or uses, with lawful authority, a means of […]
Author: Benjamin Petros
If you are ordered to evacuate because of the threat of a hurricane, don’t forget:
The Essentials: *Non-perishable foods that require no refrigeration*Water: 1 gallon per person per day*Additional water for sanitation*Cash and credit or debit cards*Flashlights*Extra batteries*Fire extinguisher*Clean containers to store drinking water and fresh water*Manual can opener*Hand tools: hammer, nails, a knife, pliers, screwdrivers etc.*Unscented household bleach to purify water (8 drops per […]
People should not look down on those who choose abortion
A broadcast I heard about a year ago on 90.5 seeming to damn people to hell if they believed in abortion had me messed up in the mind for a while. After reading an article about Levonorgestel being approved as an over-the-counter drug, I had to write a rebuttal that […]
Audiences need to see better films
There was a time when movies meant more than just entertainment. You left a movie theatre after seeing a movie, especially a black movie, where there were underlying meanings that would be discussed long after watching the movie. Hopefully, these messages would be absorbed and spread so others could be […]
Roadblocks stall university and StarMetro contract
In May 2006 the contract between StarMetro, formally known as TalTran, and Florida A&M University ended because the student numbers reported did not match the actual number of students using the bus privileges. “One of the problems with the contract was that FAMU was concerned that we were paying for […]
Detroit classic offers chance at payback
Year two of the Rubin Carter era at Florida A&M will kick off Saturday afternoon. The Rattlers (0-0, 0-0 MEAC), who play the first of three opening games away from Bragg Memorial Stadium, start the season against conference foe, the Delaware State University Hornets (0-0, 0-0 MEAC), in the fourth […]
Fire causes water damage in Palmetto
Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, the Tallahassee Fire Department Station 3 was notified of a fire in apartment 607-15 of Palmetto South at Florida A&M University. The fire department arrived to find the sprinklers had already extinguished the fire. “Evidently, it was a pan of grease. When she threw water on […]
University named best for blacks
Florida A&M University received recognition Monday from Black Enterprise magazine as the top university for black students. The list is comprised of the top 50 schools recommended for black students to attend. In 2004, FAMU ranked sixth on the list. This year’s list was based on a survey of nearly […]
Get ready: there’s a new Famuan coming to campus
It’s no longer business as usual at The Famuan. During my time here at Florida A&M University, I’ve learned that about 90 percent of the stuff that you hear is wrong. From the administration to your fellow students, everyone has their own version of the truth, and they’re more than […]
Fraternity plans action on male issues
Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc., the nation’s largest black fraternity, is developing a national strategic plan aimed at addressing such problems as the low numbers of black males majoring in education and black men’s disproportionate health issues. “We want to make discussions on healthcare as common as dapping someone up” said […]