Nearly 125 students filled the lecture hall in the Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communications Thursday, to hear an alumnus talk about his journey to becoming an entrepreneur. Aaron Arnold, a 2004 graduate of SJGC, founded Music Is My Business Inc., a multi-media music company. Arnold spoke […]
Author: Chantell Black
AIG flaunts wealth, insults general public
The bailout bill was rejected by the House of Representatives, part of the reason stemmed from constituents protests against corporations receiving money. In early October the federal legislature decided bailing out companies was the answer for the country’s economic crisis. One would think the companies that needed help would be […]
Faculty deserves bonus money
The sum wasn’t very large, but the impact on morale could be huge. The board of trustees approved a one time $1,000 bonus for full time faculty and staff at Florida A&M University. After five years of not receiving a bonus, the payout is well deserved. The university’s faculty and […]
Attire should reflect right age
There comes a time when we have to transition from adolescence to adults. As we mature, so does our appearance-or at least it’s supposed to. Most people have their own style. It’s a person’s style that identifies their swagger. However, as college students, there comes a time when you must […]
Letter to the Editor
This fall unforeseen economic circumstances have impacted our office and provided grounds for speculation about our ability to render acceptable customer service. Recently, the office of financial aid has received complaints from students and others including Famuan writer Mark Taylor about the quality of services we provide. It is important to […]
FAMU employees get bonus
During a board of trustees meeting Wednesday, members agreed to grant bonuses to full-time Florida A&M University employees. The financial aid crisis, employee bonuses and the unveiling of the new FAMU Developmental Research School plan were the focal points of the meeting. Hearing the news, Roselyn Williams, associate math professor, […]
Board of Governors chair pays campus a visit, gives outlook
New chairwoman of the Florida Board of Governors, Sheila McDevitt, visited Florida A&M University’s campus Thursday. Rosalind Fuse-Hall, chief of staff for the Office of the President and liaison for the board of trustees, said the purpose for Governor McDevitt’s visit was to see what was going on at the […]
TOTAL DOMINATION
Under Thursday night lights the (4-2) Florida A&M University Rattlers defeated the Winston Salem State University Rams (1-5) by a score of 23-0. In an ESPNU televised non-conference battle, their 23-0 shutout victory keeps the team on track for a winning season towards a MEAC title in the first year […]
Let the players play: Athletes need freedom
To be politically correct or not to be politically correct-that is the question. At all levels of athletic competition players are praised for hitting a game winning shot, making an impossible catch over three defenders, pitching a no-hitter, sinking a thirty-foot putt, leveling the receiver running a post down the […]
Rams feel the wrath of a vengeful team
The Florida A&M University Rattler’s played the entire game against the Winston Salem Rams determined to win after the loss against South Carolina State Universiy last week. The result was a 23-0 victory. “We practiced hard all week,” said alternating quarterback Curtis Pulley from Hopkinsville, Ky. “We came out focused […]