A tax credit will be available to those who purchase new motorcycles, thanks to the first stimulus package signed into law by President Barack Obama. In an effort to encourage citizens to “go green,” President Obama included motorcycles in Section 1008 of the Economic Stimulus Package, in which they are […]
Author: Letitia Skippings
No one is cheering for university’s squad
The Florida A&M University cheerleading team has achieved much success over the past two years, but still lacks the support of the university. For the last two years, the FAMU cheerleading team has made the transition from an all girls squad to a co-ed team. With the diversity of the […]
Online degrees lack credibility
It is not fair! Is an online degree, really equivalent to a traditional degree? This question has been on my mind for a while now. When online degrees were first introduced, they were mainly for Information Technology programs. The programs mainly focused on degrees dealing with technology. Online degrees don’t […]
Students should be more health conscious
Last year I met my paternal grandfather for the first time. There were so many questions I wanted to ask him about my Puerto Rican heritage and about the family that I had never met. Our conversation was great until he told me in order to help his ailing heart, […]
Wrestling team ends tournament with high hopes for the upcoming competitive season
The Wrestling Team ends season respectively placing 34th at the National Collegiate Wresting Association National Tournament, which was held at Hampton University in Virginia recently. The Rattlers competed against a total of 133 different teams including Yale University, Louisiana State University, Texas A&M University, Ohio State University and Wake Forest […]
Immigrants deserve fair deal
During the past few years, American citizens have faced many hardships due to the declining economy. President Barack Obama has strategized and developed laws in order to ensure a positive livelihood for all Americans. Of the many debatable topics that weave into legislative conversation, is the slew of issues tied […]
Student represents FAMU on show
Being in the spotlight on a top reality show is not as glamorous as viewers may think, according to Kyle Washington, one of the stars of the sixth season of BET’s “College Hill: South Beach.” “I learned how to interact under surveillance,” Washington said. “But my favorite moment was coming […]
New housing proposal to bring homeowners relief
At the zenith of the housing crisis, homeowners have had to stretch their earnings to be able to afford their monthly mortgages. Now, President Obama’s housing plan will help many borrowers reduce those monthly payments by 31 percent. Given that the current economic crisis has turned a lot of financial […]
Earlena Boswell
Earlena Marie Boswell is a 3rd year magazine production student from the beauty Tallahassee. FL. She is a very opened hearted person. She loves sports, which is why she is the deputy sports editor for the paper. She loves to write because writing is a way for her to express […]
Veronica Raymond
Veronica Raymond is a graduating senior broadcast journalism student with a business minor from Miami. She currently serves as the copydesk chief for The Famuan Newspaper. She will go into broadcast production upon graduation.