The United States Agency for International Developments sponsoring a technological contest for college students to combat human trafficking. The contest will open in late November and end in early January. To enter, students have to send a short note describing their thoughts and/or a short video or other online […]
Author: Karol Marquez
Chickens in the city
Many residents in Tallahassee are bringing the farm to the city by raising their own chickens at their own homes. It has become increasingly popular as more people are trying to live off their land for food and in turn, help the environment. People with coops in their yard […]
Organization offers help for minority businesses
A new organization launched today in Tallahassee promotes economic success for minority business owners. The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce is the first regional organization aimed at helping minorities and women. With more than 150 minority owned businesses in Tallahassee, some owners face many obstacles and are usually […]
FAMU security system for student’s valuables
Upon participating in Operation Bookstamp, Florida A&M University students can sleep soundly, knowing their textbooks cannot be stolen and sold to FAMU’s bookstore. Operation Bookstamp is a companion program to Operation I.D., a nationwide program that provides an easy way to identify stolen items. Through this program, crime prevention representatives […]
The possibilities of Operation ID
Operation ID could have decreased the 200 thefts, missing or lost property reports on Florida A&M University’s campus last year. Operation ID is a nationwide program that provides an easy way to identify stolen property. Valuable items, such as such as iPods, Cellular phones, cameras, graphing calculators, laptops, computers, televisions, […]
Bobby Lang recalls FAMU coaching career
The Florida A&M Rattlers cross-country team won the Fourth Annual Bobby Lang Invitational last month, just hours after winning second place at the Florida State Invitational. However, many students may not know the history behind the name Bobby Lang. “Coach Lang may be very well one of the most […]
Rattlers take on BCU in Orlando
The Rattlers will look to play spoiler Saturday as they take on the Bethune-Cookman University Wildcats in the Florida Blue Florida Classic. Florida A&M acting head coach Earl Holmes, who took over after Joe Taylor retired, is looking to earn his second victory. Holmes said that the team never […]
Get fit with Dieldra
Dieldra Clark’s Quick Tips: Always stretch before beginning any exercise. Drink at least eight cups of water per day. Maintain a healthy eating habit for better results. Eliminate drugs and alcohol. Take deep breaths and keep a relaxed mind. Try not to eat big meals after 7 p.m. […]
Dealing with life’s regrets
Regrets can often be a bad thing, but not in all cases. Most people deal with regrets differently. Some regrets can be minor such as being forgetful, or some can be major such as, never finishing college or marrying the wrong guy/girl. Shekeena Rosier, a social worker for the […]
SGA lacks advertisement for open positions
Every year, the Student Government Association has open positions for students, but seemingly, there is a lack of advertisement for the available positions in student government. They can run for office and have classmates vote, or students can apply for positions and go about the proper hiring procedures. Ronnica […]