Voices, a spoken word organization at Florida A&M, gathered Wednesday for an evening of lyrical recitals. As guests filled the Rattlers Den, the New Renaissance band played jazz music with a twist of hip-hop to entertain guests before the event began. When the lights dimmed, the room became silent and […]
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Tattoos: Yay or nay in the workforce?
Tat-tat-tatted up. The Alliance, featuring Fabo from the rap group D4L, released the song Tattoo in 2007. For some, tattoos on ones back, chest, arms and legs dont seem unusual. But nowadays, people even have tattoos on their faces. But while the urge to tattoo the body is acceptable in […]
University to interview new food vendors
Florida A&M is interviewing two new food vendors to possibly replace Sodexo. FAMU extended Sodexo’s contract for about a month, but Sodexo is nearing the end of its contract. The university is considering Aramark and Gourmet Services Inc. Aramark serves more than 600 institutions and partners with food chains […]
Wise beyond my fears: Staci Cook’s words of wisdom for everyday life.
My friend is single but is very much involved with a man whom she is totally aware is Mr. Wrong. Her birthday is next week, and she was calling to talk about her plans. Honestly, with her boos track record, I was very surprised her plans would include him. This […]
Caring with excellence? Students want to see change
As students make their way to classes for the first time on Florida A&M’s campus, they are overwhelmed and bursting with excitement at the thought of a new journey. There are new activities, students and professors to meet. But not soon after, there is talk among the students about […]
Don’t text and drive
A bill that would outlaw texting and driving in Florida is progressing through legislature with companion bills to follow. S.B. 52, filed by Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, recently received a 9-0 vote by the Senate’s Transportation Committee. The bill would make texting while driving a secondary offense, meaning drivers must […]
Leon County Public Library hosts African-American Read-In
The Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library recently hosted the 24th National African-American Read-In. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 28th from 6-8 p.m. and was open to the public. “Over a million readers of all ethnic groups from all over the world participate,” said Mary Douglas, the Youth […]
New enhancements bring new excitement for the track team
The Robert “Pete” Griffin track has run its course. The cross-country, track and field team and the community will have a new and improved facility to use by the end of the summer. The Office of Facilities Planning & Construction met with FAMU Athletics Wednesday to discuss upgrades for […]
Girl Talk allows students to discuss personal issues
Girl Talk had its second program Monday in the Rattlers Den. The program is a serious, uncensored discussion about life and issues students face daily. Denise Manning, a life coach and head of the Office of Service and Leadership, began Girl Talk earlier in the semester as an initiative to […]
Senior Rattler wins home finale in double OT
Senior Night is when teams, fans and players celebrate the culmination of a career for a senior student-athlete. For Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team, that lone senior was Markee Teal. The Rattlers (8-19, 5-8 MEAC) delivered Teal a 75-72 victory against the South Carolina State Bulldogs (5-21, 1-12 MEAC) […]