Author: Abe Drisdom Jr. | Staff writer

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FAMU SGA holds weekly meeting

Yesterday, Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Student Government Association (SGA) held their first travel senate meeting at FAMU Towers South, in the multipurpose room. Focusing on the importance of student involvement on campus, SGA members discussed matters that will help to better the lives of students while attending the university. SGA […]

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SJGC wants to hire more faculty

Florida A&M’s School of Journalism & Graphic Communication is celebrating 40 years of excellence and education this year. Still, a persistent faculty shortage delays some students’ graduation dates and raises concerns about the state of the program. SJGC at one time had more than 20 full-time faculty members, so things […]

Lifestyles

Are campus vending machines sub-par?

Vending machines are an essential part of life at Florida A&M University. The vending machines on campus are owned and operated by the company Gilly Vending Machines. Gilly is owned by a woman by the name of Gilda Rosenberg, and it is the largest independently owned vending machine company in […]

Opinions

I got this drank in my cup, feat Tally

Drinking is a common college activity to some, however, a commonality can turn into alcoholism fast, especially in Tallahassee. Every college has a different way of doing things, but students who go to college in Tally do it where the drinks aren’t far behind. Tallahassee has its own culture from […]

Lifestyles

JCPenney helps Rattlers ‘Suit-Up’

To help students prepare for the upcoming career and internship expo, the Career and Professional Development Center (CPDC) hosted its third annual JCPenney Suit-Up. The event took place from 5-8 p.m. Sunday. Open exclusively for Florida A&M students, JCPenney offered an overwhelming amount of professional attire items to choose from […]

Opinions

Sankofa concert celebrates Black diaspora

The third annual Sankofa “Lineage of Soul” concert took place Saturday in FAMU’s Lee Hall Auditorium. The event was hosted by the Tallahassee-St. Maarten Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to Tallahassee’s sister city, St. Maarten, to showcase the culture, music and food of the Black diaspora. The concept of Sankofa […]

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‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ continues to inspire

Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album ‘good kid, m.A.A.d. city’ dropped in 2012 with raw groove and pure black and poetic lyricism. The acronym ‘m.A.A.d’ has two meanings, ‘My Angels on Angel Dust’ and ‘My Angry Adolescence Divided.’ “In my opinion ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’ was a masterpiece, not only at […]

Lifestyles

Getting fit in Tallahassee

While balancing an academic and social life, many college students struggle to maintain a healthy exercise schedule. Attending classes, completing homework assignments and juggling extracurricular activities can leave some wondering when they will find time for the gym. Staying fit is important because it improves your health and wellness. Along […]