On Saturday evening, a food fight erupted in The Café, forcing it to close a half hour early. Many paying customers were upset because of the fact that this is not the first time an incident of this nature has occurred. A series of food fights have occurred, the first […]
Author: Georgia Dawkins
Senate meeting resolves grade requirements
In Monday’s meeting of the 36th Student Senate, members discussed upcoming events, addressed The Famuan’s student advertisement rates and passed a bill and an amendment. The Senate addressed Senate Bill 06F-003, Activities and Services Reform of Finance Codes, in hopes of passing it in the meeting, but many senators had […]
Students should aim to find real love
Why are students lowering their standards of a relationship just for sex? Are students too lazy to maintain relationships? It is time that we look at the bigger picture. Students need not give up on building strong relationships in exchange for a quick period of comfort. What has happened to […]
Seafood on its way toward extinction
Whether you are in the mood for some catfish from O’leans, crap legs from Red Lobster or some good old fashion sushi, seafood seems to be that type of food that appears to always be around; there are four oceans and numerous lakes and rivers. But, have we bitten off […]
City hopes new hotel will boost Gaines Street business
The construction of a new hotel brings promising beginnings to the revamping of Tallahassee. Anyone driving through the intersection of Gaines Street and Railroad Avenue can see the nearly finished product of almost a year’s worth of labor. Marriott’s Residence Inn now sits on what was once a vacant lot […]
Half-cent tax too much for Leon voters
The gloomy weather did not stop plenty of Leon county voter’s from making it to the polls, Tuesday. Leon county residents voted no on the half-cent sales surtax that would have provided health care to Leon County’s medically uninsured. Chynell Sanders said that she voted no on the local referendum […]
Alternative ways to cut college costs abound
In today’s age of increasing tuition costs and higher interest rates, paying for a college education can seem overwhelming. However, with a little research and initiative, there are a number of alternative ways students and their parents can cut college costs. One step that potential college students should take before […]
Good credit management can avert financial debt
Having good credit is essential to a good financial future. However, many people, especially college students, end up in debt as a result of poor credit management. There are steps college students can take to avoid credit pitfalls and ensure a smooth credit future. Credit card companies consider college students […]
Jitters and joy: graduates prepare for work force and higher degrees
With only 37 days left until the fall 2006 commencement ceremony, graduating seniors are preparing themselves to make the decision to continue their education or take the skills they’ve learned in school to obtain a job. While some students will decide to continue their education, others will explore the option […]
Teams reflect on cross country, prepare for track
The MEAC cross country championships mark the end of the cross country season, but it also means the indoor track season is very near. The men’s and women’s teams are eager to see what they can do. The better than expected finishes at the MEAC cross country championships provided the […]