Scientific studies have shown the direct correlation between air travel and the spread of the influenza virus, therefore it may be important for people to get the flu shot before they fly to better protect themselves. Now that the holiday season is approaching, many Florida A&M University students will be […]
Author: Brittney E. Simmons
Seniors trump underclassmen in ‘Clash’
With students anxiously packing the seats of Gaither Gymnasium, speakers blasting the sounds of Jim Jones’ “We Fly High” and colorful posters and pompoms filling the air, Florida A&M University students came together Thursday to witness the annual “Clash of Classes” basketball game. Sponsored by the FAMU Campus Activities Board, […]
Fatty diets lead to high cholesterol
When former President Bill Clinton entered a New York hospital in 2004 for an emergency heart surgery, media reports indicated that cholesterol was the bandit that nearly robbed him of his life. “Eating too many foods that are high in trans fat and saturated fat can lead to some serious […]
Group hosts its first all-singing talent show
On Friday, A Network of Our Own hosted Blowin’ Up in Perry Paige Auditorium. This all-singing talent show marked the organization’s first attempt to showcase the musical talents of students at Florida A&M University. Members of the organization said a lot of preparation was put into the show because it […]
It should be simple to find the next president
As this week unfolds, the search for the new president of Florida A&M University, a search that has been underway for more than a year, will make tremendous improvement. According to an article in Sunday’s Tallahassee Democrat, presidency candidates will be announced by the end of this week. With applications […]
New exam to test true democracy
Do you know the true meaning of democracy? A new U.S. citizenship exam that will be tried out in 10 cities early next year will ask applicants less about historical facts and more about the meaning of democracy, according to an USAToday article. Every U.S. Citizen should know about democracy. […]
Honor those who help you
Do you consider yourself appreciative when it comes to your college education? Once you have graduated, will you forget those who helped you get across the stage? I am hopeful you will choose to honor those who helped you during your journey through college. I know that some, if not […]
Students lack time for simple courtesy
Why did the door just slam in my face? One day in particular I was having a bad day and trying to get to class as soon as possible. As I approached the door to Tucker Hall a boy who was about four steps in front of me opened the […]
Police initiate seat belt, child restraint program
Mayor John Marks and the Tallahassee Police Department launched the “Buckle Up Tallahassee” campaign Nov. 15. The program is geared toward educating the Tallahassee community about the importance of buckling up and properly installing child safety seats. The campaign is in conjunction with the “Buckle Up America” initiative, which is […]
University falls behind in recycling endeavors
Just before 8 a.m., a student is awakened by the rumble of a garbage truck loading trash. The truck is filled with all sorts of plastic bags, diapers and aluminum cans heading to nearby landfills that will be their new home for the next 15 to 500-plus years. As landfills […]