Thursday night, starting at 7:30 p.m., shuttles will line the Set. However, instead of transporting students to clubs around town, they will travel to Hotel Duval downtown for Florida A&M’s annual Pink Tie Ball. Coordinated by SGA’s Department of Surgeon General, all proceeds from the annual ball will be donated […]
Author: Clarece Polke
Proper Bra Sizes Encouraged
There comes a point in each woman’s life where she asks herself the same question: “What is the perfect bra for me?” Kim Desir, Certified Bra-Fitter at Dillards, said the perfect bra is one that fits and supports each individual woman. Desir has been working in her department for six […]
Majora Carter Inspires Students toward Growth
The 2011 Ted Prize winner, Majora Carter, spoke in a “Home (Town) Security” seminar at Florida A&M’s School of Architecture. The Eco-Entrepreneur spent time discussing urban sustainability with Rattler students and staff. Carter said her perception of her neighborhood in the South Bronx was not a positive one and wanted […]
‘Master Cleanse’ Diet Excites Students
College students are addicted to “microwave” solutions, anything that takes longer than a cup of Raman noodles, is not the answer. Many have this same approach when it comes to losing weight, regardless of the side effect. Christian Harper, third-year business student from Cleveland said he tried the Master Cleanse […]
Library Promises Spooky Time
The Florida A&M chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host its 21stAnnual Haunted Library this Saturday, October 29, 2011from 2 to 4 p.m., in FAMU’s B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library. The event is catered to children currently learning to read,but the entire Tallahassee Community is invited […]
FAMU, FSU Students to Push for Fund to Aid Sustainability
Students, faculty and organizations are finding different ways to come together for a bigger cause. College students in Florida are making an attempt to pass a green energy fund. Students at Florida A&M and Florida State have created organizations to rally their student body to support the movement. The fund […]
FAMU Student Arrested in Citywide Sex Sting
Last week, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, arrested and charged 35 Tallahassee men with using a communication service to seduce or solicit a guardian, obscene communication and traveling to meet after using computer solicitation, including one Florida A&M student. Among the individuals arrested were a Florida State English […]
Wesley Foundation Withdrawn
The Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry made a decision Oct. 7 to temporarily close The Wesley Foundation at Florida A&M by next Monday. The FAMU Wesley Foundation is a United Methodist organization intended to spread the ministry of The United Methodist Church. The group also provides spiritual and […]
Baseball Team Makes Family with New Coach
High fives and laughter echoed in the halls of Gaither Gym as Florida A&M baseball players greeted their new coach with hugs. Seasoned players have said coach Willie Brown has brought a sense of unity among players. With his family-orientated and humane approach, it is easy to notice the new […]
Degion Craddock Follows His Own Rules on and off the Track
Degion Craddock embodies his favorite quote: “The harder you work, the harder it is to quit.” “Degion is a very hard worker, very team oriented, and does whatever he has to do to be a help to his teammates. He is focused and very committed on the track and in […]