Many Perry’s Lounge patrons were disappointed homecoming weekend after the early morning party “Insomnia” ended as soon as it began. For many people, “Insomnia,” which was supposed start Sunday morning at 2 a.m. and end at 8 a.m., was to be the after party for the after party, while for […]
Author: Shayne Kneer
FCAT used to target low-income students
Recently the company All Things Through Learning started its FCAT tutoring program. The program was created to help improve the FCAT scores among minority and low-income students in 16 Florida counties, including Leon County. As a tutor in this program, it is my job to go over every piece of […]
An ounce of prevention will help this cold season
It’s that time of year again. Cold and flu season is in effect, and germs are being spread back and forth throughout Florida A&M University. It is extremely important that students take care of themselves, especially during this time of year. There are a number of preventive methods students can […]
Tennis team’s loss inspires improvement
Ten teams met Oct. 24 and 26 to compete in the Florida State University Fall Invitational tournament. Although the Florida A&M University women’s tennis team suffered a defeat, they are keeping their competition in mind for the upcoming spring season. The Lady Rattlers, a fairly young team, couldn’t quite pull […]
How I see it: Hoop season predictions
Somebody cue the “Welcome Back Kotter” theme. The NBA season is here again, and it should be an exciting year. Mr. Stern is rolling a new ball on the court, Isiah Thomas put his neck on the line in the Big Apple, and the Bulls are looking to make confetti […]
Volleyball team takes two home matches
The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers (15-6 overall, 9-0 MEAC) swept the North Florida Lady Ospreys (13-14 overall) off the court. The Lady Rattlers didn’t have much of a challenge in last Wednesday’s game, defeating the Lady Ospreys 3-0. After the loss to the Lady Rattlers, Lady Osprey coach Bryan […]
Chain targets local demographics
Wal-Mart is looking to improve its service across the nation. In an effort to accomplish these goals, Wal-Mart enacted the concept called the “Store of the Community.” In a prepared speech in April, H. Lee Scott, Wal-Mart’s CEO, spoke about Wal-Mart’s future changes. “We are finding that we need to […]
Proper job exits and two-week notices necessary to prevent burning career bridges
Lauren Horn, 19, from Chicago didn’t imagine her part-time job would be more than she could handle. Horn, a sophomore Spanish and marketing student, worked in a retail position while she was in school this year. So like some students, when her job began to conflict with her grades, she […]
Student grieves for mother; experts offer tips to combat disease that took her life
Anita Banks found herself repeatedly pressing her blouse against her chest as her daughter, Shakinnya Malissa Jones, braided her hair. Shakinnya peeped over her mother’s shoulder to understand what motivated her mom’s preoccupation with her décolletage. Scabby sores with a gushy middle, which secreted some type of fluid, resided on […]
Swimmers challenge alumni
The Florida A&M University swimming and diving team did not let the rain stop the fun as it took on team alumni in the annual Rattler Pride swim meet. The two teams hit the water Friday for competition in one of the many homecoming events on campus that brought alumni […]