Are you a social loafer? A pessimist? A go-getter? Let’s admit it. Everyone can use some help with their resumes, or brand, at any point throughout their careers. This semester, take it further and brand yourself. “A basic definition for branding is the act of creating a name, […]
Author: Gabriela Blanco
When quitting your job, leave with dignity and grace
Juggling classes, extracurricular activities and a social life may be difficult for some college students, especially when employed. Sometimes it makes it harder to be a full-time student, causing one to consider quitting their job. Students should know that there are various ways to gracefully quit a job without […]
FAMU lacks funds for recreation center
Florida A&M University students are now faced with the task of finding new places to workout with the Hansel E. Tookes recreational center in jeopardy of being shut down. Due to lack of funds the recreational center has had to cutback its hours of operation. There isn’t […]
Running back Owens makes up for loss time
Florida A&M University redshirt junior running back James “BJ” Owens has come a very long way in his short football career. Owens, a third-year criminal justice student from Apopka, Fla., is finally getting a chance to break out and show his talent. He stands 5’9” and weighs 185 lbs. […]
The reality of deceiving profile pictures
The lies. The deception. The shame. The profile picture. Obsessed with the “likes” and “hearts” on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram, students are putting more effort into the way their social network images are presented. With the increasing popularity of picture enhancing applications on […]
Thumbing through the check
I have been a student here for three years and I have seen six net check seasons come and go. The common factor that is shared among each and every net check season that has gone and those that will come is the undisputed fact that people are going to enter that, […]
Rattlers take on Delaware State
The Florida A&M University football team will take on the Delaware State University Hornets on Saturday. The Rattlers will look to remain undefeated in the MEAC and earn their second win of the season. The Rattlers are looking for another big performance from redshirt junior RB James […]
What’s so ‘Millennial’, FAMU?
The student body at the illustrious Florida A&M University was wrongfully deemed the “Millennial FAMUan.” We effortlessly throw our attention toward students stuffing ballot boxes during campus elections. However, it pains us to discuss the problems plaguing our institution. Maybe the only thing “Millennial” about FAMU is the newly […]
Champion’s no champion
The name Robert Champion is now synonymous with the dark, haunting truth of hazing. It has become a constant reminder of what can happen when the human psyche is allowed to make one feel as though they aren’t good enough. Champion’s name will forever be associated with the personal […]
Anti-hazing town hall meeting to unite campus
An anti-hazing town hall meeting will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Alfred L. Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center and Teaching Gymnasium. “We want students to leave the town hall meeting with a knowledge of what hazing is, impact of hazing on the victim, personal responsibility individuals have […]