Despite efforts to withhold evidence, the truth about Sarah Palin’s attempted firing of her former brother-in-law came to light a few days ago. A state investigator found that Palin’s attempts to pressure her public safety commisioner to fire her ex brother-in-law, breached the ethics of her position as Alaska governor. […]
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Text alert warns students of armed robbery
Thursday night at 11:43 p.m., the e2campus alert system sent messages to Florida A&M University students warning of them of an alleged armed robbery. The FAMU Department of Public Safety, said the robbery occurred on Martin Luther King Blvd and Barbourville Rd. The three suspects were riding in a black […]
Music production program set to return next fall
Florida A&M University has recently purchased more than $50,000 of new professional recording hardware and software, including the popular ProTools music production program for its Music Department. The Jazz Studies/Commercial Music Program will benefit directly from the recent purchase which was made in an effort to revive the commercial music […]
Food prices take a bite out of students’ budget
Gas prices are not the only financial burden students have. Food prices have skyrocketed in Tallahassee and some students are not pleased. According to the United States Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) for food increased four percent in 2007, the highest price increase […]
Scholarships become necessary
With recent tuition increases, scholarships have become more important to students. Every semester students rely on their grade point averages, musical talents or writing skills to assist with finances. Out of state fees can be a hassle for some students. Alisa Routh, recipient of the Tom Joyner Scholars award, couldn’t […]
Minority businesses celebrated
The 16th annual Minority Enterprise Development Week kicked-off its networking reception at the Governor’s Club on Adams st. The theme for the week long celebration was “The Power of Strategic Partnerships in the Global Economy.” The events sponsored by Capital City Chamber of Commerce, focuses on the achievements and contributions […]
Sluggish economy affects student loans
The U.S. Treasury Department dramatically expanded its bailout plan to include buying student loans and any other “troubled” assets held by banks Signed by President George W. Bush on Oct. 4, the “rescue plan” also opened the bailout program to foreign banks with extensive loan operations in the United States […]
Rams feel the wrath of a vengeful team
The Florida A&M University Rattler’s played the entire game against the Winston Salem Rams determined to win after the loss against South Carolina State Universiy last week. The result was a 23-0 victory. “We practiced hard all week,” said alternating quarterback Curtis Pulley from Hopkinsville, Ky. “We came out focused […]
Let the players play: Athletes need freedom
To be politically correct or not to be politically correct-that is the question. At all levels of athletic competition players are praised for hitting a game winning shot, making an impossible catch over three defenders, pitching a no-hitter, sinking a thirty-foot putt, leveling the receiver running a post down the […]
TOTAL DOMINATION
Under Thursday night lights the (4-2) Florida A&M University Rattlers defeated the Winston Salem State University Rams (1-5) by a score of 23-0. In an ESPNU televised non-conference battle, their 23-0 shutout victory keeps the team on track for a winning season towards a MEAC title in the first year […]