The number of broken Rattler-card machines around campus frustrates many students who depend on them daily. And the inconvenience is beginning to hit them right where it hurts the most: their bellies. “We can’t expect a payment method from the students” when the machines are delayed, said Terry Woodard, general […]
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Students and faculty seek advancements
The Florida Board of Governors approved funds on Jan. 25 for Florida’s 11 public universities, which could aid some of FAMU’s major building concerns and construction projects. Over the years, the faculty and staff members who work in both Tucker Hall and Gore Education Complex have made several complaints about […]
Reaction to probation
Students in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences have decided to speak out about the news of the program being placed on probation until June 30, 2008 by the Accreditation Council of Pharmacy Education. “It’s been a wake-up call to the University for both SBI and the Pharmacy program,” […]
Writing lab extends hours
The University’s Writing Resource Center will provide after-hours tutoring for students in Coleman Library, beginning today. The sessions will be on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 10 p.m. The WRC’s goal is to enhance students’ writing abilities at the graduate and professional levels by using technology and advanced […]
Scholarship athletes forced to move
The University developed the rule last year that prevents full scholarship students from living off campus, and now the campus Athletic Department is finally following suit. This is nothing new for other full scholarship students, but for most of the University’s athletes, the rule comes as an unwelcome surprise. Athletic […]
Students prone to eating late at night
Late-night eating can be considered hard to avoid for some college students. Adam Logan, a 22-year-old first-year architecture graduate student from Raleigh, N.C., said he breaks all of the rules when it comes to eating properly, including not paying much attention to the heaviness of his meals late at night. […]
Whitening strips supplement healthy oral hygiene routine
According to statistics found on http://whitestrips.com, more than three million people use teeth-whitening strips each year to brighten their smiles. Whitestrips are thin, flexible strips designed to conform to the shape of teeth. They are coated with a teeth-whitening gel containing peroxide, and whiten by remaining on teeth for 30 […]
Family Learning Center volunteers
The Family Learning Center located in the Dr. B.L. Perry, Jr. Library is looking for passionate and dedicated individuals willing to volunteer at least one hour per week with a child preparing for the FCAT. If interested, contact Alden Field at familyliteracy@leoncounty.fl.gov or (850) 606-2960.
Hip hop documentary examines images of manhood, sex, violence in rap music
The music industry is often viewed as having “stereotypical masculine standards” that male rappers are supposed to emulate to establish “street credibility” and financial success. The documentary “Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes” delves into this phenomenon of wanting to be “hard,” and other stereotypes associated with hip hop. Byron Hurt […]
Agape’: The Greatest Love Valentine’s Day event
Come celebrate Agape’: The Greatest Love of All on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. with other Christian lovers and singles. This event will feature valet parking, a five-star dinner, live music, spoken word and dancing. A cocktail social will precede this event at 6 p.m. Admission is $25 for singles […]