MIAMI – The Florida A&M Rattlers picked off two passes and took an early lead, but it was not enough as they fell 48-16 to the No. 11 Miami Hurricanes Saturday night and Land Shark Stadium. “It’s no fluke that (Miami is) ranked No. 11 in the country,” said […]
Author: Jordan Culver
Public transit system propose more routes
StarMetro officials proposed the new Nova 2010 transit system to improve the current Tallahassee bus route. Brian Waterman, StarMetro planning administrator said Nova would change Tallahassee’s busing from a central hub to a system where riders can get from one point to another without going through downtown. Waterman said the […]
Students pay more for degrees
The Florida Legislature and Board of Governors created a policy that will require freshmen students and all students enrolled after this year to pay more per credit hour by the time they graduate. According to Dorothy Henderson, dean of general studies, public universities in Florida will require the student to […]
Scholarship leaves some in the dark
Effective this fall, the Florida Legislature voted to change the standard for Bright Futures’ award amounts, credit requirement and repayment. Bright Futures is a scholarship program for Florida residents sponsored by the Florida Lottery. Senate Bill 1696- Conforming Bill states recipients will now be responsible to repay the institution for […]
Paddyfote residents have mixed feelings on renovations
Paddyfote Complex, a Florida A&M residence hall, recently received a facelift. Paddyfote has a reputation of having the smallest rooms on campus; the recent renovations may change the dormitory’s reputation. Thefour-building complex’s new restoration cost approximately $18,000, according to FAMU’s Housing Director, Oscar Cromity. Built in 1967, Paddyfote has received […]
Teams carry on despite various injuries
Playing a sport not only comes with the end result of winning or losing, but also with the risk of injury. Even minor injuries can have a major affect on a team. Just ask Florida A&M head volleyball coach Tony Trifonov, whose team has been battling through injuries this season.FAMU […]
TRANSFORMED MAN PART 2: Coming to Christ
After leaving school that day, Hicks returned home. Him and his father got into an altercation. “I called my father a b**** when he approached me in my room,” Hicks said.Hicks’ father said he was ready to kick his son out the house because he was ready to fist fight. […]
Respect is part of every religion
Right up there with topics such as abortion, gay marriage and politics, stands religion. Religion is a topic people tend to avoid because it usually starts with a casual question, turns into a heated discussion and then ends with an argument. Asking someone what his or […]
Non-denominational student experiences Roman Catholic lifestyle
Colorful stained glass windows allowed the bright sunshine to burst through the cool sanctuary. Adam Thomas, the church clerk, walked me through a tour of St. Thomas Cathedral and Student CenterGrandeur is the only word to describe many Catholic cathedrals. The fleets of nuns and cluster of burning candles that […]
10 ways you know you’re broke
1. You consider Instant Noodles a delicacy. 2. You’re able to make 20 dollars last a full seven days. 3. If you know how to restore your own utilities, after they’ve been cut -off. 4. You break in to random song and dance after realizing, you DO have enough quarters […]