On Oct. 29, CBS affiliate WCTV posted an article on its website entitled “FAMU Homecoming Safety.” The article warned Tallahassee residents that traffic would most likely be congested throughout the weekend, especially on Apalachee Parkway and Tennessee Street. Now I had no problem with that because, as most of you […]
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You have a right to vote…use it
Admitting one’s failure to vote should be a statement of social damnation. This is because throughout America’s journey into the 21st century, too many people have been denied the right to have a say in what and how government interferes with their lives. Sadly today, as our laughable voter-turn-out rates […]
Ammons accepts bonus but professors still lack raises
University president James Ammons, reportedly decided to take the $80,000 bonus guaranteed to him by the board of trustees this year. The bonus comes as his staff members received a $1000 raise…and his faculty received nothing. Why, just last year, Ammons accepted an $113,000 bonus while all other state university […]
Have fun but do not forget what is important
Homecoming is an exciting time on campus. It’s often the first time Tallahassee actually resembles autumn. By this point you’ve had mid-term exams and you can recognize that you will either have to step your game up or withdraw from those challenging classes. Homecoming is also magical because you finally […]
FAMU Alumni donation rates are bleak
Most alumni love to boast about graduating from FAMU. But when asked if they give back to their school, many of those same alumni go quiet. So why are alums being asked if they give back in the first place? Giving back to your alma mater is something that […]
Professors getting played and not paid
Several staff members can look forward to a $1,000 pay raise in a little over a week. But for the majority of professors and public safety officers, November 5 will be little more than yet another hard day at work. That’s because, for these employees, there is no additional compensation […]
Not enough space for fans and students
It is officially homecoming week. People from everywhere will amass outside Bragg Stadium for a chance to see their beloved alma mater defeat Morgan State University on Saturday. However, the biggest contest of the weekend will be between spectators as they search for adequate seating. From the game’s inception until […]
One of FAMU’s own shines at Mayor’s race summit
In a room full of city and state employees getting a dose of racial sensitivity training, I heard the word “cracker,” as it refers to a Caucasian person. I widened my eyes at the sound of the racial slur and briefly skimmed the room for the slightest responsive gesture […]
Tasty foods of concessions are not as good for our health as they are for our taste buds
Concession stands boasting fried catfish and french fries, pork ribs drenched in barbecue and mustard-based sauce, diabetic lemonade, sweet tea and smoothies and deep-fried funnel cakes slathered in bleached, refined powdered sugar will cluster Wahnish Way in honor of FAMU’s homecoming week. Mouth-watering dishes at ridiculously low prices in […]
Tips on how to be a good wingman this homecoming
Although FAMU doesn’t have an official fall break, each year, the last week in October unofficially serves as our first semester spring break. When homecoming hits “the Hill,” people from all over the country flock to Tallahassee for this one event. Like most Rattlers, I too have visitors coming in […]