Despite efforts to withhold evidence, the truth about Sarah Palin’s attempted firing of her former brother-in-law came to light a few days ago. A state investigator found that Palin’s attempts to pressure her public safety commisioner to fire her ex brother-in-law, breached the ethics of her position as Alaska governor. […]
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Event helps promote awareness
Tallahassee residents are taking a stand for AIDS awareness. On Sunday, locals gathered at Tom Brown Park for the Big Bend Cares AIDS Walk, a walk-a-thon designed to raise consciousness about the disease. The event started in the afternoon and according to the Tallahassee Democrat, over 500 individuals came to […]
Amendment 2- question of morality?
When the opinions editor pitched this topic, the answer was “no.” But then came my realization that student journalists must not only present the simple college issues, but tackle the controversial ones as well. The Florida Marriage Protection Amendment will be on the ballots in November. But taking a closer […]
Renovations move forward
Several buildings on the Florida A&M University’s campus will undergo renovations next school year. Expansions for some general education classroom buildings and the College of Pharmacy will take place as well. Sharon Saunders, university spokesperson, said the goal is to improve FAMU’s appearance. “We want to make sure that we […]
Chivalry is alive, needs revival
From general observation over the past three weeks, I’ve come to realize if chivalry isn’t dead, then it’s definitely on life support. I ride the city bus to school every morning.When it gets to the terminal, students and commuters pack the bus, leaving only standing room. Each time, the men […]
HBCU athletes up to the challenge
There is an unfair stigma attached to HBCU football players. When most people compare them to black athletes at white majority colleges, people tend to put them in different categories. It is assumed that the athlete at an HBCU is not as talented as one at a predominantly white college. […]
Keenan’s Kept Secret
Many young men on Florida A&M University’s campus are in need of direction and instruction when it comes to dressing up. Specifically, wearing suits. There are significant details to pay attention to when purchasing a suit, like tailoring. Do not think altering a suit to fit cannot be afforded on […]
MEAC race heating up
After the nationally televised shut out over Winston-Salem State University (23-0), the Florida A&M University’s football team would seem to be the team to beat in the MEAC. Under closer observation it is very clear that is not the case, as the Rattlers have been edged out of two close […]
Student headlines TV show
Turning on the television and enjoying a show is the easy part. Not everyone can truly appreciate all the hard work and effort that goes on behind the scenes. But 22 year-old Peterson Sylvert gets the best of both worlds. A third year broadcast journalism student, Sylvert the host and […]
Federal grant aids research
The College of Pharmacy received a $14 million dollar grant for research and equipment this semester. Some of the cutting edge research will be for things like anti-fungal products that will be licensed by the pharmacy program, according to a Florida A&M University press release. The products will be sent […]