On Aug. 31, a full seven days after the fall semester began, 75 percent of FAMU students were on attendance hold and were unable to receive their financial aid on time. You could ask Rattlers from any era since the school began distributing financial aid to its students […]
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Republicans make bid for black vote
Florida’s 2010 mid-term election season is setting historical precedents and it’s causing quite a stir in the national media. GOP guber-natorial candidate Rick Scott appeared in Orlando on Sept. 2 for the first time with his pick for lieutenant governor — a black woman. His running mate is Florida representative […]
GOP gubernatorial candidate chooses a black woman as his running mate
Florida’s 2010 mid-term election season is setting historical precedents and it’s causing quite a stir in the national media. GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Scott appeared in Orlando on Sept. 2 for the first time with his pick for lieutenant governor — a black woman. His running mate is Florida representative […]
FAMU Way project needs input
All those who bike or walk to Florida A&M via FAMU Way will be able to securely use the route thanks to future transportation upgrades. Plans are underway so that FAMU Way can accommodate commuters who use alternative modes of transportation. The improvements to the current roadway are expected to […]
FAMU Way improvements will now safely accommodate commuters
All those who bike or walk to Florida A&M via FAMU Way will be able to securely stroll along the route thanks to future transportation upgrades. Plans are underway so that FAMU Way can accommodate commuters who use alternative modes of transportation. The improvements to the current roadway are expected […]
DRS in search of new superintendent
The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]
DRS faces tough decision
The Florida A&M Developmental Research Center (FAMU DRS) has been underway in search for a new school superintendent. This has been the latest news after former superintendent, Ronald Holmes, resigned his position back in early July. Holmes’ letter of resignation was submitted after serving what some may call, a turbulent […]
Bigotry trumps freedom of religion
There has been an uproar over whether an Islamic community center should be built just blocks from the site of the Sept. 11 attacks. For several hundred years the Constitution has formed the United States’ foundation of laws. In the Bill of Rights, the first amendment allows people to exercise […]
Slaves of materialism
Despite economic hardship, the demand for materialistic goods has remained the same. The urge to indulge in useless, expensive products is apparent among students at Florida A&M, whether it concerns the clothes on their back or the height of their rims. What price are college students willing to pay to […]
Privacy or policy: where does it end?
The Recording Industry Association of America filed suit against peer-to-peer, file-sharing company LimeWire in June. A trial is set for Jan. 18, which if the RIAA wins, it will strike a serious blow in the continuing fight for privacy rights in America. The concepts of privacy rights and individual liberty, […]