Author: Brenton Hudson

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FAMU not assisting recent grads with job placement

Florida A&M has a hard time obtaining information, data or salary rates about FAMU graduates. Not all, but many of the other Historically Black College Universities across the nation has information about job placements rates for their students.  “I would like FAMU students to take the time out to […]

Sports

Senior back provides spark

The Rattlers are on a three-game win streak and the play of senior running back Philip Sylvester has been a significant factor for the team’s success. Sylvester rushed for 192 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-17 homecoming victory over the Morgan State Bears Saturday, including an 88-yard touchdown with […]

Lifestyles

Violin duo creates master musical mix

Every so often in the music world, a visionary will come along and meld together two or three different genres whose spheres have never been known to touch. When done well, it can be almost magical. People often think that all modern genres have been tapped and explored as […]

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FAMU ranks number 1 in African Americans obtaining Bachelor’s and Doctoral degrees

Florida A&M University has been ranked number 1 out of 25 Universities in the United States by The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering and Institute of Medicine for African Americans earning bachelor’s and doctoral degrees. Between 2002-2006, the top 10 baccalaureate institutions for African-Americans who earn […]

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SGA talks on post-homecoming

SGA Chief of Staff Quinton Haynes expressed his disappointment with senators’ lackluster participation during last week’s events, such as the SGA barbecue. Haynes was also critical of the Senate’s lack of knowledge on current affairs that will affect the university.    Among the issues mentioned were the Board of […]

Lifestyles

Birthday marks fresh start

It turns out that today is my birthday so I would like to first say how thankful I am to reach another year in my life and thank everyone who has kept me in their prayers. It is amazing how many wonderful people have entered my life since day […]

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FBI visits Rattlers for recruitment

The FBI has come to the campus of Florida A&M University to recruit qualified applicants for the special agent and physical scientist positions.  Today a recruiter from the FBI will be in room 447 North in the School of Business and Industry to give information about requirements, procedures and […]

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Project Beta Alpha assists with Haiti relief

When Joelle Stanford was younger, her trips to Haiti consisted of spending time with her grandmother and cousins, running outside to play in the irresistible heat and enjoying delicious family dinners. As of January, her trip experiences have become a mission. On Jan. 12 a 7.2 M earthquake rocked […]

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Democrats lose big

It was a long night for Democrats in Florida, as Republican Marco Rubio defeated Democrat Kendrick Meek and Independent Charlie Crist for the U.S. Senate seat.    Among other statewide races, Republican Pam Bondi won the race for attorney general. Jeff Atwater won for chief financial officer and Adam […]