Author: The Editorial Board

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Nader sabotages another election

Who exactly is Ralph Nader working for? He can’t expect us to believe he believes he can become president without the backing of an established party. Even uber-rich Ross Perot couldn’t pull that off. So by having his name added to the Florida ballot, isn’t he shooting the Democrats in […]

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Alumna’s book signing postponed

The book signing featuring a Florida A&M University alumna that was planned for Thursday at the University’s bookstore has been postponed until further notice. Victoria Pilate, a 1989 graduate, was scheduled to sign her book “Dorm Rooms to Boardrooms.” According to a press release issued by Pilate’s public relations staff, […]

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Southern-fried gets Northern edge

Whereas, a late-afternoon craving for fried chicken would usually result in students’ rushing to Guthries’ full parking lot or booming drive thru, they are now being led to 1603 W. Tennessee St. The new restaurant, Hip Hop Fish & Chicken, offers Chicago cuisine with fresh and unique flavor. The family […]

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Ivan hits Gulf Coast

Tallahassee residents were spared the worst of Ivan as the core of the powerful hurricane slammed Southern Alabama early Thursday morning. High winds continued to batter Tallahassee well after heavy precipitation had stopped in the area and by Thursday afternoon, the city reported that 9,200 people were without power. Fire […]

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Build up your bank account, not wardrobe

I hate the mall, yet every time I look up I seem to be there. To shop? No, shopping requires money, but rather to sit, talk and dream of clothes that would look great on me. Despite my definite disdain for the mall, I recently had a radical revelation while […]

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Fooball player’s death leaves void

Almost everyone in the Rattler family has a certain amount of disdain for Bethune-Cookman College and its head football coach Alvin Wyatt. But this weekend all the animosity should be set aside for Wyatt and his team as they prepare to play Grambling State without freshman offensive lineman Kovensky Pierre. […]

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Lady Rattlers poised, ready to defend their MEAC reputation

Fresh off its three-match sweep in the First National Bank/Arby’s Classic against Nebraska, Maryland and Ball St. in Lincoln, Neb., the Florida A&M Volleyball team returned home to prepare for the Boise State Tourney. Spearheaded by eighth-year Head Coach Tony Trifonov, the Rattlers have not lost a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference […]

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Initiative buckles down on safety

By spreading an old message to a new generation, one FAMU-based organization plans to lower statistics, prevent tragedy, and reiterate the importance of wearing seatbelts through gathering data from intersections around campus. The Minority Youth Occupant Protection Initiative, which was developed by Charles Wright and K Wilder, is an effort […]

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Sophomores make plans to heighten awareness

After the first few weeks of any fall semester, student government officials begin to scramble to make plans to enlighten and entertain students. In order to avoid a lapse between events, the sophomore class and SGA has proposed a number of activities for the class and the rest of the […]

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FAMU Announcements

2004-2005 vehicle registration for students will be Sept. 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Registration is free of charge to all registered students. Please bring proof of enrollment, vehicle registration, picture ID and proof of housing. For residents only. Would you like to help find solutions to Financial Aid […]