Author: Linaise Lima

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Homecoming easier on FAMU students’ pockets

Students at Florida A&M University may find it easier to attend this year’s homecoming events thanks to new policy allowing students to enter events by simply showing a valid Rattler I.D. card. In past years, students were required to get event tickets days prior to homecoming. However, this year students […]

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Crist honors faculty member

Ellen Campbell, professor at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, was recently appointed to the Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee by Gov. Charlie Crist. The committee develops and implements a voluntary Medicaid preferred, prescribed drug designation program, as mandated in the 2000 session of the Florida Legislature. […]

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Law schools recruit

On Wednesday the Florida A&M University Pre Professional Law Program, hosted their 18th annual Law Day in the grand ballroom. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from 6 law schools around the country scouted prospective law school candidates. Students were encouraged to visit with as many schools as possible […]

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Sam’s Club to help students, host open house

Sam’s Club is set to hold an open house Sunday, October 26th for Florida A&M University. Geared towards FAMU students, the event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. and food and fun is in store for guests. Jamal Raddar, the business and marketing manager of Tallahassee’s Sam’s Club, said […]

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Competition features university’s strongest

Laughs, music, and tough talk were displayed at the John Cotton Bench Press Competition Thursday. But when all the competitive banter ended, only seven people came out as winners. Chip Heimbach, fitness and wellness coordinator, said the competition had a good turnout this year. “The competition was really good,” Heimbach […]

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Sports Briefs

VOLLEYBALL Florida A&M University’s volleyball team (7-10, 4-1) will take on Winston-Salem State University (4-17) tomorrow at 7.p.m. in Gaither gym. Currently they have a total of 655 kills. They have a total of 1800 attacks. They also have a total of 401 assists and 1634 attempts.   For the defense, the volleyball […]

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‘Meet the Greeks,’ a success

Wednesday night’s “Real World: Meet the Greeks” forum turned out to be a success. With standing room only, the meet and greet was an overview of Florida A&M University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council. Hundreds crowded the Grand Ballroom as the NPHC put on a show that rivaled Set Friday. The participants […]

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Manna House part of ministry

Over the years, 622 Eugenia St. has been home to a barbershop, hair salon and restaurant and has seen the developmental changes that Eugenia Street near Florida A&M University’s campus has gone through. Through the construction of two off-campus student housing facilities, Hillside Apartments and Rattler Pointe, a neighboring church […]

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Homecoming can be fun yet frugal

Homecoming, one of the most anticipated events of the fall semester on Florida A& M University campus, is approaching yet again. However, one would think with all the fun activities like the Presidential inauguration, comedy shows, step shows, hip hop concert, and nighttime endeavors homecoming would be stress free. Sadly, […]

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Faculty, staff learn computer security

Florida A & M University faculty and staff members attended a mandatory cyber-security awareness workshop Wednesday. The FAMU Office of Enterprise Information along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement explained ways to keep computers safe in the office and home. The workshop was held the day after three FAMU […]