Author: Esi Yamoah

Lifestyles

Programs build business-savvy students

Students at Florida A&M are taking the initiative to practice entrepreneurship through resources provided by the university. Edward Thomas, a broadcast specialist at FAMU, encouraged students in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication to branch out and produce their own independent programs. “I think it’s a wonderful idea,” Thomas […]

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Bigotry trumps freedom of religion

There has been an uproar over whether an Islamic community center should be built just blocks from the site of the Sept. 11 attacks. For several hundred years the Constitution has formed the United States’ foundation of laws. In the Bill of Rights, the first amendment allows people to exercise […]

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DRS faces tough decision

The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]

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DRS in search of new superintendent

The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]

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FAMU Way improvements will now safely accommodate commuters

All those who bike or walk to Florida A&M via FAMU Way will be able to securely stroll along the route thanks to future transportation upgrades. Plans are underway so that FAMU Way can accommodate commuters who use alternative modes of transportation. The improvements to the current roadway are expected […]

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FAMU Way project needs input

All those who bike or walk to Florida A&M via FAMU Way will be able to securely use the route thanks to future transportation upgrades. Plans are underway so that FAMU Way can accommodate commuters who use alternative modes of transportation. The improvements to the current roadway are expected to […]

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GOP gubernatorial candidate chooses a black woman as his running mate

Florida’s 2010 mid-term election season is setting historical precedents and it’s causing quite a stir in the national media. GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott appeared in Orlando on Sept. 2 for the first time with his pick for lieutenant governor — a black woman. His running mate is Florida representative […]

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Republicans make bid for black vote

Florida’s 2010 mid-term election season is setting historical precedents and it’s causing quite a stir in the national media. GOP guber-natorial candidate Rick Scott appeared in Orlando on Sept. 2 for the first time with his pick for lieutenant governor — a black woman. His running mate is Florida representative […]

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Panel studies black psyche

Florida A&M will host the National Conference on African/Black Psychology. The conference events will span from Friday, Sept. 10, to Saturday, Sept. 11, and will honor Dr. Kobi Kambon.   Kambon is a FAMU psychology professor, former department chair and nationally renowned author for his work in the field of […]

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Playing the waiting game

On Aug. 31, a full seven days after the fall semester began, 75 percent of FAMU students were on attendance hold and were unable to receive their financial aid on time.   You could ask Rattlers from any era since the school began distributing financial aid to its students […]