TALLAHASSEE –As graduation approaches, students are still searching for jobs in these hard economic times. In efforts to Go Green, companies have come up with plans to incorporate being green into their initiatives. The Obama- Biden administration has created a comprehensive energy plan scheduled to take effect by 2012. […]
Author: Ursula James
Players thirsty for a championship
I have a strong belief that the Los Angeles Lakers and Cleveland Cavaliers will be in the NBA Finals this year. The Lakers and Cavaliers are having incredible seasons this year while arguably honing two of the best players in the NBA on their teams. These two players are Kobe […]
Movement encourages energy-saving tactics
As Earth Day approaches, national, state and local organizations are taking action to support a safer and healthier environment. For this year’s Earth Day, Florida A&M University’s Environmental Health & Safety Department will support the efforts of several groups including the FAMU Environment & Sustainability Council, The FAMU Green Coalition […]
Election rules must apply to anyone tied to SGA
It’s important for us to set the record straight on the issue of our next student body president and vice president-elect. There is no student body president or vice-president-elect until the vice president of Student Affairs makes his decision. The decision can either be to uphold the Student Supreme Court’s […]
Losing sleep over time change
The Leon County School Board decided that it was okay to revise the starting times for Leon County Schools for the 2009-2010 school year, according to tdo.com. Currently, the Leon County school system is operating on 18 various start times throughout the district. The new plan will be implemented this […]
Plump passengers pay a pretty penny on plane
Fat people who ride United Airlines may have to pay for an extra ticket when riding. Sounds harsh, doesn’t it? Now, we are not talking about a few extra pounds. According to United Airways, this policy applies to people who don’t fit in a regular seat, people who can’t put […]
An update by the SGA President
It occurs to me that this may very well be my last article as Student Body President, so I wanted to leave message from the heart, borne of an extended history with this university and her students. I hope I am able to leave an impression on some Rattlers about […]
Healthy habits prevent disease
Studies by the American Heart Association showed that the number of blacks suffering from heart failure is 20 times higher than that of whites. One in 100 black men and women develop heart failure before age 50. According to the Mayo Clinic, heart failure occurs when the heart cannot pump […]
Market to hold seminar about eco-friendly laundry and cleaning
New Leaf Market will be holding a Green Laundry workshop April 22 at 7:30 p.m. The workshop will be held in New Leaf Market located at 1235 Apalachee Parkway and will cost $5 for members and $7 for non-members. Guest speaker and green living consultant, Reenie Rodgers, will speak about […]
NFL teams making smart investments
Potential National Football League players should be aware of the NFL’s new scouting techniques. The NFL draft is taking place on April 25-26 and the players have participated in the combines, sit down interviews with teams, and took the Wonderlic test. Even though the players have did everything they could […]