Six cars were involved in an accident on the corner of Gamble Street and Perry Street on Wednesday, April 23. The driver of a black SUV ran a stop sign and crashed into a FAMU student. The SUV flipped on its side and collided into a parked, which then hit […]
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Ecologists try to save the springs
Florida A&M University ecologists are trying to eradicate a harmful parasitic plant at the popular Wakulla Springs tourist attraction. “It’s unlike the other beaches,” said Henry N. Williams, is an ecologist who serves as director of the FAMU Environmental Sciences Institute. “The water is freshwater and it’s crystal clear.” Wakulla […]
Students present documentaries at annual event
Everything from President Barack Obama, to welfare and pets inspired this semester’s broadcast student documentaries which premier at Doc Night tonight at 7 p.m. in the School of Journalism and Graphic Communication’s lecture hall. Kenneth Jones, professor of broadcast journalism, said the students work ethic of the student participants have […]
Students have many options to pay loans after college
Olubunkola Adejobi will be paying off her college education until she’s 38, but at age 25, she considers that a blessing. After leaving Florida A & M University in the fall, she plans to pay only $150 a month on about $20,000 in loans. “I know a […]
Being young has its perks when looking for careers
At the peak of their collegiate careers, anxiety and excitement run through the veins of thousands of Rattlers preparing to embark on a life-long journey—the real world. But even after four years of taking classes you never thought you needed and countless nights of staying up to write three research […]
Election results still in limbo
The decision on the fate of the 2009-2010 Student Body President and Vice President is expected to be made either today or Monday, university officials said. But whatever Vice President of Student Affairs Roland Gaines decides, there is little consensus about whether a special election could be held during finals […]
Athletic fee should be raised to help university
On April 7, the Florida A&M University Student Fee Committee met for the consideration of increasing the athletic fee for the upcoming academic year of 2009-2010. The athletic fee is a mandatory fee charged to every student attending FAMU for an assortment of things – from the coverage of students […]
Intramural sports bring out competition
College seems to be all about competing. Students must compete in the classroom to get that dream job, but on-campus intramurals allow students to show off their athletic skills. Beside the student athletes playing at Bragg Stadium, Gaither Gym and the other athletic venues across campus, there are other Rattlers […]
New magazine appreciates culture
Poetry and art lovers now have their own personal magazine geared toward them at Florida A&M University. CaKe, a literary journal that has been produced for the last three years, features work from students all across campus. “Our purpose is to highlight poetry and art from the FAMU and national […]
Marching ‘100’ dominates band conference
Members of the Marching ‘100′ recently dominated the 5th Annual Historically Black College and Universities National Band Directors Consortium Convention, according to Dennine White, the assistant professor of music at Florida A&M University. The consortium is a group of band directors and musicians who meet once a year to highlight […]