Parents are upset about an ongoing discussion. It is about education, but the subcategory is making some Floridian parents upset. The Tallahassee Democrat reported colleges and universities in Florida have changed the math requirements for prospective students. High school graduates now need four math credits. While this is finally a […]
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Deadline for absentee voting is approaching
The deadline for absentee voting in Florida is Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. according to Florida Division of Elections. The Web site states: “Florida law allows all qualified voters to request an absentee ballot from the supervisor of elections. A request for an absentee ballot to be mailed must be […]
Victorious in Honda tournament
The Florida A&M University Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Team held a campus tournament, in which students competed for one of 12 slots on the national championship team. Every year American Honda sends 64 teams from HBCUs to compete in the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Tournament. HCASC is a student academic […]
Amendment 2 a challenge
A ban on same-sex marriage may be added to the Florida Constitution after the Nov. 4 election. “Voters should understand the details before voting,” said Peggy Ramsey, president of the League of Women Voters. Amendment 2 reads, “In as much as a marriage is the legal union of only one […]
Rattlers win in a nail biter
The Florida A&M University Rattlers defeated the Norfolk State University Spartans 31-28 in a tug of war battle that ended in a nail biter. Junior Quarterback Curtis Pulley ended the night with 252 passing yards and 101 yards on the ground. This MEAC victory increases the Rattlers record to(6-2).
Classic ticket prices decline
Thanks to the cash strained economy, ticket seekers for the Florida Classic presented by State Farm, can expect to pay less this year. The Florida Classic Consortium, which is the governing body of the “classics” that contains officials from BCU and FAMU, are introducing an “economy friendly” discounted ticket price […]
Local church leads voters to polls
Bethel Missionary Baptist Church will host its first campaign rally at the Leon County Courthouse this Sunday. The rally, led by Rev. R.B. Holmes Jr., pastor of the church, was organized to ensure members of the church and community vote. “Rev. Holmes is expecting more than 1,000 people to attend […]
Faculty, staff learn computer security
Florida A & M University faculty and staff members attended a mandatory cyber-security awareness workshop Wednesday. The FAMU Office of Enterprise Information along with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement explained ways to keep computers safe in the office and home. The workshop was held the day after three FAMU […]
Homecoming can be fun yet frugal
Homecoming, one of the most anticipated events of the fall semester on Florida A& M University campus, is approaching yet again. However, one would think with all the fun activities like the Presidential inauguration, comedy shows, step shows, hip hop concert, and nighttime endeavors homecoming would be stress free. Sadly, […]
Manna House part of ministry
Over the years, 622 Eugenia St. has been home to a barbershop, hair salon and restaurant and has seen the developmental changes that Eugenia Street near Florida A&M University’s campus has gone through. Through the construction of two off-campus student housing facilities, Hillside Apartments and Rattler Pointe, a neighboring church […]