While watching television the other day, I noticed the amount of commercials that make reference to the “going green” concept. From the heavily advertised eco-friendly car, to “energy star” appliances, the commercialization of the concept is more and more prevalent in the media. As a student concentrating in marketing throughout […]

The situation of black male athletes in America is an interesting one. In one sense, they are heroes – to their communities and the nation – but in another sense, they are comparable to slaves. No, I did not just call black male athletes, slaves. I said the situation is […]

Jabari Gayle is making a name for himself in the fashion industry and in Tallahassee with his clothing line Signature 3000 Watts. He designs and makes his own clothing for his clothing line while attending school full-time at Florida A&M University. The Miami native has been designing and making clothes […]

Many students opt to find a part-time job while attending school for a variety of reasons that offer both short-term and long-term benefits. A survey conducted by WORKFORCE Plus showed that students listed one of the primary reasons they sought part-time employment was to earn money toward school expenses and […]

For three days the Tallahassee Film Festival, “For Filmmakers Who Have Something to Say,” will spotlight expert and emerging filmmakers. The event is slated for May 15-17 and is sponsored by Knight Creative Communities Initiative, a group that promotes community talent. Dorothy Bland, a film festival board member and division […]

Florida A&M University is making an effort to educate students about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. FAMU has developed numerous programs and tools to provide students with the opportunity to become knowledgeable about mental, physical and nutritional health. Nutritional and physical officials believe the clinic, counseling center, recreational […]

The family of missing Florida A&M University alumna Ali Gilmore, along with hundreds of volunteers, spent their weekend scouring the city of Tallahassee for any clue that could help determine the whereabouts of the missing 30-year-old. Gilmore, who was four months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, vanished from […]

The Lady Rattlers continued to raise breast cancer awareness Monday with a tea party that also served to recognize women’s athletics. More than 80 people attended the athletic department’s “Think Pink” event. The tea party took place in the Grand Ballroom and was decorated with pink heart confetti and pink […]

The Office of the University Registrar requires graduating students to complete an exit survey in order to participate in the University’s official commencement exercises. To remind us of the survey and its importance, the Registrar issued letters March 14 to students with graduation applications on file. After receiving this letter, […]

 It is safe to say that once again, when weapons fall into the hands of the wrong people it can only lead to trouble. Two people were injured in a drive-by shooting after a disturbance broke out Saturday night in the parking lot of Club H2O. Although suspects have yet […]