Wednesday night’s “Real World: Meet the Greeks” forum turned out to be a success. With standing room only, the meet and greet was an overview of Florida A&M University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council. Hundreds crowded the Grand Ballroom as the NPHC put on a show that rivaled Set Friday. The participants […]
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Sports Briefs
VOLLEYBALL Florida A&M University’s volleyball team (7-10, 4-1) will take on Winston-Salem State University (4-17) tomorrow at 7.p.m. in Gaither gym. Currently they have a total of 655 kills. They have a total of 1800 attacks. They also have a total of 401 assists and 1634 attempts. For the defense, the volleyball […]
Competition features university’s strongest
Laughs, music, and tough talk were displayed at the John Cotton Bench Press Competition Thursday. But when all the competitive banter ended, only seven people came out as winners. Chip Heimbach, fitness and wellness coordinator, said the competition had a good turnout this year. “The competition was really good,” Heimbach […]
Sam’s Club to help students, host open house
Sam’s Club is set to hold an open house Sunday, October 26th for Florida A&M University. Geared towards FAMU students, the event is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. and food and fun is in store for guests. Jamal Raddar, the business and marketing manager of Tallahassee’s Sam’s Club, said […]
Law schools recruit
On Wednesday the Florida A&M University Pre Professional Law Program, hosted their 18th annual Law Day in the grand ballroom. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from 6 law schools around the country scouted prospective law school candidates. Students were encouraged to visit with as many schools as possible […]
Crist honors faculty member
Ellen Campbell, professor at Florida A&M University’s College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, was recently appointed to the Medicaid Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee by Gov. Charlie Crist. The committee develops and implements a voluntary Medicaid preferred, prescribed drug designation program, as mandated in the 2000 session of the Florida Legislature. […]
Homecoming easier on FAMU students’ pockets
Students at Florida A&M University may find it easier to attend this year’s homecoming events thanks to new policy allowing students to enter events by simply showing a valid Rattler I.D. card. In past years, students were required to get event tickets days prior to homecoming. However, this year students […]
Rally rouses student voters
A political rally on the Florida A&M University’s Set Wednesday, led by the Obama campaign, brought the Democratic presidential candidate’s senior foreign policy advisor to campus. Susan Rice encouraged FAMU students to vote in the election and said it will be crucial for change. “This is the first time where […]
Scandal hinders progression
After the indictment of three Florida A&M students for allegedly changing grades, outsiders may view the school negatively. Quite frankly, who would not view FAMU in a negative way? Within the past four years, the university has been on the news for accreditation probation, hazing in the Kappa Alpha Psi […]
Campaign exhausting funding on materialism
Maybe Gov. Sarah Palin should go on the television show, What Not to Wear, to help the Republican National Committee to spend less money on her wardrobe. According to recent news reports, the RNC spent more than $150,000 to clothe and accessorize vice presidential candidate Palin. It seems as if […]