If administrators at Florida A&M University forced me to cut my beloved braids because I needed to conform after graduation, I would quickly throw up the “deuces” sign and find a school more accepting of my culture.Fortunately, I don’t have this problem, but a number of business students do at […]
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Students spend spring break on Katrina relief
Francis Niles, a sophomore at North Carolina A&T State University majoring in broadcast production, spent his spring break helping to clean up and rebuild areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.He was among 28 other Aggies who participated. Moses Ochola, a junior majoring in international studies, counted students from Morehouse College and […]
Sigma Tau Delta inducts new members
The Upsilon Lambda chapter of the International English Honor Society Sigma Tau Delta, inducted six new members on Thursday, March 9. The inductees were Lillian Barry, Alexia J. Benton, Kara Hansen, Dyan Harris, Jacobi Harris, and Elan Moore. The event, which was coordinated by the advisor, Dr. Diljit Chatha, was […]
Dyson comes to the Hill
On Thursday, March 9, dozens of students gathered to hear the words of scholar, best selling author, and cultural critic, Michael Eric Dyson in the Memorial Student Center Auditorium for a lecture. After being introduced by Dr. James Jones, Dyson discussed his perspectives regarding Bill Cosby, the Hurricane Katrina Tragedy, […]
Kappas at FAMU suspended over hazing allegation
After allegedly beating and hospitalizing a pledge, the Alpha Xi chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. has been suspended from Florida A&M University.Marcus Jones, 20, a sophomore environmental science student from Decatur, Ga., was allegedly beaten with canes on four nights while pledging to become a member of the […]
Sodexho, Auxiliary Services open Panther Express
Sodexho, in conjunction with Auxiliary Services, has opened Panther Express, a convenience store located in the Transportation Center across from Farrell Hall. Andrew Williams, retail manager of Panther Express and the Sodexho services on campus, said the idea to open a convenience store on campus for students was first conceived […]
‘Unforgettable hero’ tells story of abuse, murder
Domestic violence is an issue that affects women and men across the nation. Every day in the United States four women are killed by their abusive partners. In an effort to educate students about the dangers and harsh realities of violence Carolyn Thomas, a domestic violence survivor, spoke at an […]
Student group files discrimination suit against Plano ISD
DALLAS (AP) A student organization filed a religious discrimination lawsuit Monday against Plano Independent School District, alleging school officials prohibited the students from posting information about their Bible study group on the district’s Web site.Students Witnessing Absolute Truth (SWAT) claimed in the suit that other officially recognized clubs were allowed […]
Iraq war dominates Bush news conference
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Bush said Tuesday the decision about when to withdraw all U.S. troops from Iraq will fall to future presidents and Iraqi leaders, suggesting that U.S. involvement will continue at least through 2008.Acknowledging the public’s growing unease with the war – and election-year skittishness among fellow Republicans […]
Tennis team earns SWAC tournament berth
Both the Prairie View A&M University men’s and women’s tennis teams capped off a successful weekend on the court by earning berths to the 2006 SWAC Tennis Tournament.The Lady Panthers finished the SWAC West Round-ups with a 2-2 record. They earned victories over Arkansas-Pine Bluff (4-0) and Grambling State (4-0) […]