Budget cuts, anti-hazing and student retention concerns have rocked the not so solid foundation of Florida A&M. Students, faculty and staff have been blitzed by these matters, but just who is behind the decision-making in these controversial issues? Surprisingly, the majority of students do not know. Of 35 students asked, only about 15 […]
Author: Kendra Mincey
Keep Your Music To Yourself
As I sit in my car about to leave the garage, the sudden vibration of the entire level that I am parked on startles me. Is there an earthquake in Florida? No, it’s somebody blasting the latest single by Drake at a decibel so loud I am almost […]
Alabama State Sweeps Baseball Team In Two-game Series
The Alabama State Hornets swept the Rattlers baseball team in a two-game series Tuesday and Wednesday at the Moore-Kittles Baseball Complex. Alabama State dismantled the Rattlers 14-4 in the final meeting of the series. The Hornets decisively won the series with a combined 16 runs. During the first game […]
Patients should have the right to choose death
I have spent countless hours in hospitals. I have visited multiple patients and even had the privilege of speaking with some of them. My father is a doctor and growing up he would bring me along when he had to make his rounds in the hospitals and nursing homes. […]
Tennis Team Dominates Lamar 6-1
The Florida A&M men’s tennis team defeated Lamar University 6-1 Monday afternoon at the FAMU Tennis Complex. The victory gave the Rattlers their 10th of the season. Head coach Carl Goodman said he was very impressed with his team’s performance. “This was one of the boys’ finer days, […]
Creating art with recycled materials
Not only does recycling save energy and conserve natural resources, its reusable materials can be used to create whimsical art. The Sharing Tree will host REUSE Festival: Recycled Arts & Sustainable Living on March 17 at Railroad Square Art Park from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free and open […]
Insurance Saves Students in Danger
Most people know it is important to have homeowner’s insurance. But renters, especially students, rarely stop to consider whether they also need to protect themselves. “I’m a broke college student, can I really afford to pay renters insurance on top of my car insurance,” said John Watson, a senior, criminal […]
On-Campus or Off-Campus Living: Students Weigh In
High student enrollment, limited campus living space and increasing gas prices are leading more students to nearby apartment complexes. Adams Pointe, University Gardens, University Courtyard, Rattler Pointe, The Cottages of Magnolia and College Club are all within a two-mile radius of Florida A&M’s campus, and each serves as home to […]
New Dorms to Open at Polkinghorne Site in Fall 2013
Florida A&M students can look forward to the construction of a new residence hall that is scheduled for a fall 2013 opening. The 800-bed facility will be located at the existing Polkinghorne Village site, behind The Café, and is estimated to cost the university $44 million. A recent update of […]
Utilities Bills Dissuade Students from Off-Campus Living
Living off-campus during college may seem like the good life to some students but for others, there is one thing everyone dreads: Bills. Students worry about unstable utility bills that may include water, electricity and gas. Although the City of Tallahassee lowered energy costs by 3.5 percent on Feb. 1, […]