Many have heard about the tragic circumstances surrounding the family of Academy Award Winner, Jennifer Hudson. Hudson’s mother and brother were found slain in their Chicago home, Friday. Shortly after, an AMBER Alert was issued for her missing nephew, Julian King. Just days after announcing a $100,000 reward for the […]
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More online classes offered
Florida A&M University will launch approximately 30 online classes in various departments for students in the spring 2009 semester. FAMU has offered online class services in the past but it was very limited. Joe Roache, assistant vice president of instructional technology, explained offering online classes is a long process but […]
Policing too heavy-handed
Florida A &M Univerity’s homecoming is one of the many highlights of our campus. Current students and alumni come from all over the country to partake in Rattler tradition. The parades, game and concert are just a few events that bring the FAMU community together. With such a large influx […]
Obituary
Former Florida A&M University student, Adrienne Denita Rogers, 25, was in an automobile-accident on I-10 west Friday. Emergency Medical Services pronounced her dead on the scene. Rogers was a 2007 graduate of the university. She majored in business administration with a minor in history, said Lauren Grant, friend of Rogers […]
Website helps voters grasp amendments
For voters intimidated by the stuffy language of the six constitutional amendments on the Nov. 4 ballot, help is now available. The Collins Center for Public Policy created a Web site, www.FLamendments.org, highlighting the six amendments with the use of flash video for student voters. “The Web site appeals to […]
Halloween masks banned at FAMU
Florida A&M University students should think twice about wearing a scary mask across campus this Halloween. FAMU police banned all costume masks, as part of their crime fighting efforts. Sgt. Sherri Luke, FAMU crime prevention officer, said students have limited visibility when wearing a mask and that creates safety issues […]
Deadline nears for taking LSAT
The last opportunity for graduating seniors to take the Law School Admission Test is coming up in December, making November the last full month to study. The Law School Admissions Council recommends that students take the LSAT on Oct. 4 or Oct. 6. However, law schools can also use December […]
Black spending habits out of control
Check out that candy painted Chevy sitting on 22s, talk about pimp my ride.One thing that gets many Americans in a lot of trouble is spending money. But it appears blacks tend to be more materialistic than any other culture.Lessons on budgeting is replaced with the notion that to have […]
Cultural center good for city
Today marked the beginning of a cultural change for downtown Tallahassee. This morning both the Johns and Clemens building were demolished to make way for Tallahassee’s performance arts center. Mayor John Marks said, “This will be a catalyst for the re-development of Gaines,” according to the Tallahassee Democrat. “We are […]
Fashion show tackles politics
Red, white and blue was the main color scheme for Monday night’s Florida A&M University homecoming fashion show. The colors undersored the evening’s theme, the presidential inauguration. During the pre-show, FAMCAST held a live telecast to allow students to voice their opinions about fashion as they waited in line outside […]