Author: Komari Simmons

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Career Expo provides job opportunities for students

The C.C. Cunningham Career Center pushed for more students to attend the Career Expo on Wednesday. A Rutgers University study showed  nearly 50 percent of graduated over the last five years are unemployed or underemployed. Delores Dean, director of the Career Center at Florida A&M University, was elated about how […]

Lifestyles

Set Friday Relocation

Florida A&M University’s office of student activity has changed Set Friday’s location yet again. FAMU’s Office of Student Activities has taken action after hearing complaints from various vendors. Florida A&M’s OSA allows for vendors to come set up tables to sell a variety of knick-knacks such as designer hats, sunglasses, […]

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Chief of Police vying to make campus safer

Terence Calloway, Florida A&M’s Chief of Police, is taking new initiatives to elevate student safety. After several months as the director of public safety, Calloway has made it his goal to ensure students feel comfortable at school. Students have become acclimated with many of the on-campus law enforcement as well […]

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Police chief vies to make campus safer

Florida A&M’s police chief is taking new initiatives to elevate student safety. After several months as the director of public safety, Terence Calloway has made it his goal to ensure students feel comfortable at school. Students have become acclimated with many of the on-campus law enforcement, as well as the […]

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Greek Extravaganza replaces step show

On Thursday, FAMU’s National PanHellenic Council will hold the Greek Extravaganza, which is a showcase and party for students to meet and greet with the fraternities and sororities. The Greek Extravaganza will replace the Greek Step Show of past homecomings. Although the event will still hold a step portion, it […]

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Homecoming ticket prices reduced

  Florida A&M’s homecoming concert is expected to attract a huge crowd  to  the Al Lawson Center on Nov.10.  With names such as  Uncle Luke, Bill Bellamy and Rick Ross, students expected tickets to be costly. However, Student Government Association President Marissa West  said student interest was what she was […]

Opinions

Politics for the students

  In today’s society, young adults have a lot on their plates. School, work and family are among their main priorities. But what about politics? With both presidential candidates directly addressing college students in their campaigns, it’s important that Florida A&M students pay attention to both candidates. Last Tuesday night, […]

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A win for Obama is a win for us

              Many people around the world have felt the affects of the economy in our country. Job loss, school funding budget cuts and two words students dare not utter–financial aid–have all been topics in this year’s presidential campaign.             […]

Opinions

iPhone 5 release rejuvenates the obsession

  The new iPhone 5 caused a lot of hype last week. Lines wrapped around the Best Buy on Apalachee Parkway, as people picked up their pre-ordered iPhones. A larger screen, an upgraded camera and LTE 4G networking were some of the new features Apple presented. Everyone from spoiled 7th […]