Just call them four organic chefs that enjoy cross-state biking. The bikers have put their finances on the line to ensure that the next generation of Americans, especially blacks, are living a healthy lifestyle free from cancer, diabetes and other health-related illnesses. The band of organic biking chefs stopped by […]
Author: Ashley Steward
What is meningococcemia?
A Florida A&M University student died from a rare blood infection Monday evening. University and Leon County health officials said the illness affects few people each year, and only those in close contact with the student may be at risk. Courtney Simms, 22, a broadcast student from Gary, Ind., succumbed […]
Thursday football games seem to scare fans away
The home team is off to a great start this season. Equipped with a relatively competitive schedule, four of our games will be featured on ESPN-U via live broadcast or podcast for this semester. Three out of four of those are scheduled for a Thursday contest, which garners live national […]
Blog finale: FAMU wins 48-10
Be sure to frequently refresh the story for up to date news. Watch the pregame show. Notice anything new? FAMU’s band seems to be missing a key element: The drum majors. As of right now, there’s only one out there. Keep reading for updates. It looks like it’s a good […]
Obama’s celebrity hinders public opinion
You know, President Obama has quite a few issues on his abdominally large plate. Health care, war, recession, racists, you name it, Obama is dealing with it. Obama is currently wading through a swamp of problems and none of them look like they’re going to be solved soon. […]
FAMU PD cracking down on student ‘posers’
There is now tighter security and observation for people that loiter around Florida A&M’s campus. According to a statement released in the Tallahassee Democrat from FAMU Police Chief Calvin Ross, “officers have been vigilant about keeping their eyes open for ‘non students’ who are lurking around campus in the […]
Courtney Simms’ memorial emotional for attendees
Hundreds filled Lee Hall Thursday to honor the life of the late Florida A&M University student Courtney Simms. The gloomy weather did not stop President James Ammons from encouraging mourners to use this moment as a source of inspiration that started with the university. “We got to do something about […]
$1.2M allocated to healthcare services
Florida A&M will receive nearly $1.2 million in federal stimulus funds, which will be used to train and educate additional healthcare professionals. The funds have been made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, signed into law in February by President Obama. Some of the provisions of this act […]
Bimatoprost eye drops to extend eyelash size
Homecoming week is rapidly approaching folks. Many Florida A&M University dolls are saving up their nickels and dimes to spend hundreds of dollars on sew-ins, fake nails and longer lashes to dress the part. But there may be another alternative to those model-like lashes so many ladies yearn for. Latisse, […]
International student population scarce on campus
FAMU thrives on nationally ranked professional programs and a superior social scene, but when it comes to cultural diversity and embracing our international population, the Rattlers’ strike is not very intimidating. The international department recruitment efforts have decreased since 2008. Currently, Florida A&M University has about 175 international students, according […]