Do you know the true meaning of democracy? A new U.S. citizenship exam that will be tried out in 10 cities early next year will ask applicants less about historical facts and more about the meaning of democracy, according to an USAToday article. Every U.S. Citizen should know about democracy. […]
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It should be simple to find the next president
As this week unfolds, the search for the new president of Florida A&M University, a search that has been underway for more than a year, will make tremendous improvement. According to an article in Sunday’s Tallahassee Democrat, presidency candidates will be announced by the end of this week. With applications […]
Group hosts its first all-singing talent show
On Friday, A Network of Our Own hosted Blowin’ Up in Perry Paige Auditorium. This all-singing talent show marked the organization’s first attempt to showcase the musical talents of students at Florida A&M University. Members of the organization said a lot of preparation was put into the show because it […]
Fatty diets lead to high cholesterol
When former President Bill Clinton entered a New York hospital in 2004 for an emergency heart surgery, media reports indicated that cholesterol was the bandit that nearly robbed him of his life. “Eating too many foods that are high in trans fat and saturated fat can lead to some serious […]
Seniors trump underclassmen in ‘Clash’
With students anxiously packing the seats of Gaither Gymnasium, speakers blasting the sounds of Jim Jones’ “We Fly High” and colorful posters and pompoms filling the air, Florida A&M University students came together Thursday to witness the annual “Clash of Classes” basketball game. Sponsored by the FAMU Campus Activities Board, […]
Flu vaccination recommended for holiday airplane travelers
Scientific studies have shown the direct correlation between air travel and the spread of the influenza virus, therefore it may be important for people to get the flu shot before they fly to better protect themselves. Now that the holiday season is approaching, many Florida A&M University students will be […]
Students say college hinders healthy diet
With the constant juggling of schoolwork and extracurricular activities, many college students are finding it difficult to maintain healthy eating habits. When Tanya Miller, 20, a third-year pharmacy student from Fort Lauderdale, arrived at Florida A&M University, she did not pay too much attention to how much or what she […]
Lady Rattlers outplay Lady Wildcats in 47-point rout
The Florida A&M University Lady Rattlers’ basketball team sent the Lady Wildcats of Bethune-Cookman College(1-4, 0-1 MEAC) home with an embarrassing 94-47 loss. With an aggressive defense and a compelling rebound game, the Lady Rattlers (2-4, 1-0 MEAC) pulled off a 23-point lead in the first half, leading B-CC 40- […]
Educator tries to open doors for young black men
#8220;I’ve always enjoyed learning, but I couldn’t stay in college all my life, so I had to get a job.” Scott Dantley became Florida A&M University’s dean of the College of Education in July, and he is already working to create a vision for the college. Dantley is reconstructing the […]
Tough defense gives Rattlers edge in first conference win
With pressure defense and dominating frontcourt play, The Florida A&M University Rattlers (3-5, 1-0 MEAC) defeated the Bethune-Cookman College Wildcats (2-2, 0-1 MEAC) at Gaither gymnasium 83-73 Saturday in the first conference game of the year. The Wildcats were no match for the Rattlers’ interior offense as they were outscored […]