With the economy at an all time low, internships are scarcer than ever. Employers are cutting costs on all accounts, leading them to provide more unpaid internships. “The economy is negatively affecting internships both in quantity and in pay,” said David Bole, publisher of Internsearch.com. “It takes a fair amount […]
Author: Travis Francis
Super Vegan Me: A meat lover’s journey in attempting to change his eating behaviors
As I walked through the isles of the Wal-Mart Super Center on Apalachee Parkway, I couldn’t help but notice that almost every item in my shopping cart had to go back on the shelf. It wasn’t because a lack of funds or an odd allergy; I had made the choice […]
FAMU hosts forums to give students an active voice to express their opinions about budget cuts
The university will hold “Campus Talk” forums next for students to voice their opinions about proposed budget cuts. The first set will be held on April 5 at 6 p.m. in the Cropper Hall basement, and the second forum will be held on April 6 in the Phase II Activity […]
Kendrick Meek makes history as the first candidate to get on a statewide ballot by petition
United States Senate candidate and Florida A&M alumnus Kendrick Meek made history this week as he became the first candidate in Florida history to get on a statewide ballot by petition. After a year and half long campaign, Meek accumulated more than 100,000 signatures, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. Although […]
Rehabilitated promiscuous females face society’s skepticism
Becoming a college student teaches students a lot about reputation, be it academically or socially. From the social aspect, maintaining a good reputation in college is like walking a tight rope; one wrong move could mean social suicide. One of the biggest social blunders one can make is being overly […]
CEO of Minor League Baseball recruits at Florida A & M University today
Pat O’Connor, CEO of Minor League Baseball will visit Florida A&M University today, March 31, as part of his Diversity Initiative. The Minor League Baseball’s Diversity Initiative was announced during the 2008 winter meetings in Las Vegas. O’Conner has vowed to “recruit, hire and advance minorities, as well as develop […]
Tallahassee Cricket Club provides to Floridians the opportunity to play with diversified teams
The Big Bend Cricket League began in 2002, and its goal was to promote the sport of Cricket in North Florida, Central Florida as well as South Georgia. The inaugural 2003-3004 season kicked off with a league of nine teams. The Tallahassee Cricket Club, the Florida State Cricket Club, the […]
FAMU track team shows improvement at FSU relay
The Florida State University relays provided an additional boost of confidence for the Florida A&M University track teams. The meet was held at the Mike Long track on FSU’s campus. This is the last meet that the teams will have before heading to Gainesville for the University of Florida relays, […]
National Women’s History Month, a celebration of females excellence through the years
National Women’s History Month, what does it mean to you? It began in Europe on March 8, 1911 and was celebrated as International Women’s Day. During the 1970’s, people recognized the needs of many women to incorporate the historical impact women have had on shaping this country in grade schools. […]
FAMU tennis team faces major rivalry while advancing in their season
The Florida A&M tennis team improved to 2-0 in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference with a 4-3 victory over the South Carolina State Bulldogs on Saturday. The Rattlers want consistency to be the focal point of practice this week before their next match against the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. Forrest Jenkins, a senior […]