On April 18, Florida A&M University and Florida State University are hosting Focus the Nation, a town hall meeting involving local politicians, local activists and community members that will discuss the future of Florida’s energy. “It gives me great hope for the future to see a new generation so engaged […]
Author: Lorna Love
Experience should matter more
Decades ago, employment was almost guaranteed if a person had a bachelor’s degree. Four years at an institution would put a person at the top of the list of job applicants. Nowadays, it seems as if a four-year degree may be equivalent to a high school diploma. With so many […]
Rude cops shoot down expectations
Growing up, I always thought cops were people worthy of respect. They seemed pretty impressive; they were strong men and women with guns, and they always seemed capable of catching the bad guys. I never wanted to be the robbers when my friends and I played Cops and Robbers because […]
I doubt that Thomas will succeed at FIU
I’ve heard of second chances in basketball. Some of the greatest players only got to where they are because of second chances. Dwayne Wade almost did not play basketball because of his grades. After Doc Rivers’ awful season in Boston, the city was crying for his head. The next year, […]
Student success goes global
Markashia Jeter, a third-year public relations student knows how to accurately represent a client. With the experience and knowledge she has gained, she has established her own marketing business, Jeter International Marketing. The 21-year-old Atlanta native always had a passion for public relation, and a speech she witnessed during her […]
Hurdler headed to regionals
Damarius Carrol, affectionately known as “Dee,” has been running things on and off the track for his whole life. He fell in love with the sport at the age of 14 and has not slowed down yet. He was introduced to athletics in middle school, and his first experience with […]
“There are alot of guys…but very few men”
Tell her she’s beautiful, crack a smile for a lil whileLet her see that you’re not JUST feelin her styleBut don’t let her SEE that the truth you’re decorating with a lie..Is really the well known characteristic of a common guy. Do you treat her with respect even in front […]
Rattler pride will not be rewarded for the second consecutive year, funds are slashed
Due to budget cuts, the annual Rattler Pride Awards have been canceled for the second year in a row. According to Florida A&M University’s funding and finance committee, there was not enough money in Activities & Services fees to execute this event, which was scheduled for April 12 at 7 […]
Runners excel at invitational
The Florida A&M University’s men’s and women’s track team raced across the tracks of Tallahassee to take on numerous opponents at the 2009 Seminole Invitational at Florida State. The meet was an opportunity for talented competitors to display their record breaking speed and running abilities. Demetrius Carroll, 21, a 3rd […]
School of Business offers a new master’s program
The School of Business and Industry will offer a three-semester version of its popular master’s of business administration program beginning this fall. Rose Henderson, student services coordinator of SBI, said it would be as if a student is completing two years of course work in three semesters. The admission committee […]