A donation of $175,000 was recently made to Florida A&M University to help advertise and market the athletic games and events. Because of the economic crisis affecting the United States, Ed DePuy, Leon County Commissioner at Large and the board of county commissions, came up with a plan to help […]
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Students ignore cup sanctions
Students that use fences for cup advertising without permission on Adams St., may be fined. Florida A&M University’s Office of Student Activities is working on funding for more advertising bulletin boards on campus, to compromise this. A previous story in “The Famuan,” covered cup publicity on Wahnish Way, an increasing […]
Rush is on to register new voters
The Student Vote Coalition and Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association have teamed up to register students for the upcoming election. Beginning Wednesday, student representatives from the coalition will be performing in-class registration for students, with permission from the respective course instructors. If the instructor wishes, students who are not registered […]
October events aid awareness
Florida A&M University students and faculty are taking time off to commemorate Breast Cancer month with local events to raise awareness. “We’re having what’s considered a cancer week,” said Kristen Solomon, 20, a junior general surgeon student from Stone Mountain, Ga. Solomon explained that all the events will be hosted […]
ROTC gets a salute
In celebration of their 60 years of commitment to excellence, the Florida A&M University’s Army ROTC will host a variety of events this weekend, including a black-tie-gala tonight at 6 p.m. at the Silver Slipper restaurant. The Brigadier General Arnold Neil Gordon-Bray, Deputy Commanding General of Cadet Command, will be […]
Perfect resume holds the key
It’s 8×10, off-white, decorated with black ink and it may be the most important document you’ll ever give someone to describe your knowledge. It is a piece of paper that makes life’s determining decisions, it’s your resume. And this special uniquely written document is supposed to allow employers to identify […]
Motherhood is a blessing, not a curse
Growing up I’ve heard many testimonies about life changing experiences, but who would’ve ever thought at 22 years old, I would have a testimony of my own. One experience changed my whole outlook on life. In October 2007, I officially entered womanhood when I found out I was about to […]
Financial crisis needs quick, smart solution
Lately, just about every news station in the world has been reporting on the dire financial situation facing the United States. The recent rejection of the $700 billion bailout by the House of Representatives seemed to be a slap in the face to President Bush. Despite John McCain’s claim to […]
Law officers should set examples
In recent years the crime rate in Tallahassee has steadily climbed. With the police department trying to keep felony rates down, it is always a little disheartening to discover an officer doing wrong. James Plouffe, 41, a former deputy sheriff for Wakulla County, recently arrested on charges of larceny and […]
Athletes struggle with weight
Staying in shape for an athletic season can be a taxing undertaking for most athletes. Sacrifices of time and diet have become a recipe for athletes to maintain proper playing weight. “Keeping my weight is not an issue with me, but I did find myself becoming stressed when I could […]