There are many students who have the responsibility of balancing school, work and children. That’s why both presidential candidates are including this group of students in their economic plans. Both Senators John McCain and Barack Obama are promising to help parents with careers be more involved with their families. Each […]
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Presidential hopefuls offer solutions to crisis
With the recent bailouts of Wall Street companies totaling close to a trillion dollars and the country spending $1.79 billion per day, and foreclosure rates that are surpassing the rates from Great Depression. Both presidential candidates are attempting to convince Americans that they have the skills to fix it. John […]
Law school receives national rank
Florida A&M University’s Law School legal clinic ranked seventh in the nation for hands-on legal training, according to the September 2008 issue of “National Jurist” magazine. The law school ranked in the top 50 American Bar Association law schools for student assistance for people in the Orlando area. Scores were […]
New program good for students
The state of Florida has the right idea about curbing online predatory actions. The state introduced a new cyber safety program, that aims to keep students informed about online predators’ common tactics and how to keep safe. Anyone can create an account on MySpace, Facebook, Tagged and other sites, but […]
FAMU’s NAACP hosts political debate
The first 2008 presidential debate will not be until the end of the month, but Florida A&M University hosted a debate of it’s own. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People meeting hosted a debate between Democratic and Republican students on Thursday. “Americans have lost faith in our […]
Pharmacy program spreads to rural areas
Florida A&M University is trying to expand health education options for Panhandle students. FAMU plans to begin a pharmacy program in a 39,200-square-foot building in the city of Crestview. As part of the deal, the Crestview City Council recently voted to transfer the title of the building to FAMU for […]
Speaker inspires students
The usual traffic through Florida A&M University’s school of journalism’s colloquium class was limited and students were all ears Thursday when guest speaker Laura Sullivan shared her life-changing story to encourage students. “It’s an amazing power,” Sullivan said. “Journalists have a voice and it’s waiting to be heard.” During Sullivan’s […]
Community Center addresses men’s health
The Bond Community Health Center and its Health Advocacy Team composed an all male program called “Surviving Manhood” this past Tuesday. The event was held to reach out to black men in the community about diabetes, cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, sex, mental health, and other important issues. During the program, […]
The Jay Report
I have a confession to make…I have an addiction. My name is Jay…and I am an entertainment junkie. (Cue to the calm and communal “Hi, Jay!”) It is common knowledge among my friends and family that I indeed enjoy television and frequent the AMC movie arena practically every chance I […]
New web site updates Florida fans on local teams
Florida sports fans do not have to look any further for information about their favorite Sunshine state teams. A brand new website developed by Ron Sachs called flsportsfan.com was launched on Aug. 25. “It’s a one-stop spot for Florida fans to get information about their favorite teams,” said Ryan Banfill, […]