The six-time national champion Honda Campus All-Star Team of Florida A&M University put up a strong battle of wits in a brain bowl against the Department of Education but ultimately lost after going into a sudden death round. Although the game was a nail-biter, it was designed to promote Black […]
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Service with a smile? Not in University’s dining facilities
We have accepted a level of mediocrity when it comes to dining services at Florida A&M University. Witnessing employees who work in the dining facilities and don’t exhibit professionalism on a daily basis makes me wonder why this level of customer service exists. Since freshman year, I have witnessed employees […]
Some professors not the best at teaching
Ideally, students enroll in college hoping to learn what their majors have to offer. The funny thing is students don’t always get what they “bargain” for when they pay for their education. We expect to learn and we expect professors to teach. This doesn’t include telling a student to read […]
50’s latest ‘massacre’: Obama
Recently rapper 50 Cent, also known as Curtis Jackson, told Fox News that he’d endorse Hillary Clinton in the Democratic elections. “There’s nothing bad about Obama in my eyes…but I just think Hillary would-that would be my choice,” Jackson said. Why are celebrities endorsing candidates without giving the public any […]
Actress’ HIV play will break silence
Wake up is what actress and activist Sheryl Lee Ralph says she hopes people will do after seeing her one-woman stage play “Sometimes I Cry.” Ralph is scheduled to bring the show, which deals with the loves, lives and losses of women who are infected with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS, […]
Pharmacy professor’s passion reaps rewards
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists honored Florida A&M University pharmaceutical professor of basic sciences Mandip Sachdeva for his outstanding contributions and professional excellence. Sachdeva has been recognized for developing research of new molecular pathways intended for treatments of lung cancer and skin irritations. After working at a pharmaceutical company […]
Multilinguals get better jobs
Some college students have a hard enough time mastering English, but now the days of speaking one language may soon be over. Some professors at Florida A&M University say speaking a different language is beneficial because it helps students to be more marketable in the job market. Karen Mitchell, education […]
Taylor ready to take Rattlers to next level
Joe Taylor, the new head coach of the Florida A&M University football team, is steadily making the transition to the Rattler football program. Taylor insisted there is nothing difficult about being head coach for any type of program. He said what excites him the most is just being able to […]
Health tops beauty queen’s agenda
Ms. Black Florida Eunice Nuekie Cofie, an alumna of Florida &M University, brought her passion for students to the Leroy Collins main library Tuesday. As part of her platform, Cofie said she wanted to motivate high school students to succeed in life. Her discussion centered on the issues of dietary […]
Students to strike a note with music execs
Aspiring student artists will have a chance to display their talent at The Black College Music Conference, which is hosted by the Florida Affiliate Music Group and Endustry Power Players. The conference is set to begin in Lee Hall Auditorium at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Up and coming music artists […]