Author: Katrelle Simmons

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Activist treks across the country spreading awareness

Kimberly P. Denmark, an African American woman, has been walking for seventy one months for a cause she feels needs to be heard, and Florida will be her 16th state thus far. “This movement is important to the nation,” said Latoya Dewalt, road assistant to Denmark. “I have been with […]

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Most Memorable Moments of the Spring Semester

The following are the most memorable moments of the spring semester according to the Famuan staff. 1. FAMU’s $33 million deficit and continual administrative troubles. 2. Two members of the Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi being convicted. 3. Kyle “C-Note” Washington calling to impeach SGA President Phillip B. […]

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Center guides businesses

The Florida A&M University Small Business Development Center, located at 1363 East Lafayette Street, provides management counseling and educational programs for business owners. It was established as an outreach program to teach prospective and existing business owners about the many aspects of small business management. “The SBDC offers prospective and […]

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Ammons shares plans for arrival

#8220;Fireside chats,” faculty and staff empowerment, and “engaging enrollment plans” are just three of the objectives James Ammons said he will implement when he arrives to claim the top spot on The Hill July 2. “Everything we do will be to make our students successful and competitive,” said FAMU’s president-elect […]

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Seniors Pursue Pro Sports career

As the school year slowly drizzles out and graduation nears, Florida A&M University is saying goodbye to many of its exceptional athletes. These athletes have much to be proud of, as they leave behind a legacy for many future Rattlers to follow. With their excellence in athletics, and most importantly […]

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Clinton aides come to campus

Representatives from Sen. Hillary Clinton’s presidential campaign team came to campus Thursday on her behalf to inform students of her platform and latest ranking in national polls. During the event held in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication, Dana Singiser and Judy Lichtman spoke about Clinton’s political stance on […]

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Value of college is our ancestors’ lives

Society puts an emphasis on the importance of education, but with a large number of people graduating from high school and receiving millions of dollars from entertainment, newly founded discoveries and athletics, college just sometimes seems to be a waste of time and money. But is not obtaining a degree […]

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Returning Rattlers should expect great things

The end of the semester is finally here. As a senior public relations student, I must say, that of my four years at Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University, this has been quite an interesting semester, to say the least. While many students are preparing for final exams and graduation, I […]

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Federal program makes students homeowners

Owning a town house in Tallahassee has taught Cortney Surrency, 21, a third-year pharmacy student from Jacksonville, a lot about responsibility. “It is my house and I really appreciate that,” Surrency said. Surrency lives in a town house she co-owns with her aunt. Surrency splits the payment of the mortgage […]

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Senior setbacks may slow graduation

The reality of college has yet to be impressed upon some senior students that are on the way to graduation. Senior students are expected to meet all requirements before they receive their diploma. From missing elective hours to community service hours, there can be many setbacks when it comes to […]