Spring Forward With the spring season approaching, there are some key items you should pick up to ensure that you are looking your best. The spring 2006 fashion season resounds with pale colors, complex patterns and cuts, and eclectic accessories. A usual part of spring collections, electrifying color is toned […]
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Rattler baseball gets soaked, outscored by Dolphins 18-1
The Florida A&M University baseball team fell to Jacksonville University 18-1 in their season opener at Moore-Kittles Field Wednesday afternoon. JU (1-0) struck first as they scored four runs in the top of the first inning, when Daniel Murphy doubled to score Pete Clifford and Logan James. JU would score […]
Tate more than ready for Morgan State
Take a look at point guard Tony Tate’s final statistics from the 2004-2005 season: 15 points per game (second in the MEAC), 4.2 assists per game (first in the MEAC) and 2.3 steals per game. These lofty numbers would satisfy even the fiercest competitors. Add the Second Team All-MEAC honor […]
Student organization aims to help grade school students improve FCAT scores
With the Florida Comprehension and Assessment Test date approaching, a newly founded organization on campus plans to help students at FAMU DRS pass. Students Studying for Success is an organization started by sophomore Aja Watkins in an effort to mentor and tutor young people for not only the FCAT, but […]
Winter ball gets strict on dress code
The annual winter formal provides a distinct venue for students attending Florida A&M University. “It’s the most beautiful I’ve ever seen the Grand Ballroom before,” said Candice Elliott, 2o, a junior political science student from Orlando, about the 2005 winter formal. This year the winter formal will be held on […]
Back in Black
He wrote over 18 books. He received his doctorate in history from Harvard. An organization that he started in 1915 continues to thrive in 2006. All of these accomplishments are the mark of man who never received an education prior to 5 months of high school. Truly an unparalleled character […]
Provost speaks on registration issues
Florida A&M University’s department chairs and division heads gathered Tuesday to discuss student issues. Some University dignitaries complained about students being enrolled in in courses that they have not completed prerequisite courses for. Financial holds on registration and students with multiple identification numbers were alsosome issues addressed. “Some of that […]
Senate discusses upcoming budget cuts
The current state of the budget for Activities and Service organizations, including the Student Government Association, has been up in the air for some time now. But during Monday night’s senate meeting, SGA Adviser Dwayne Cole and SGA President Ramon Alexander answered various pertinent questions. The senators’ biggest concern was […]
There are alternatives to taking on the IRS
What does R&B crooner Ron Isley, producer Jermaine Dupri, “Survivor’s” Richard Hatch and waiter Gregory Arthur all have in common? They all went toe-to-toe with Uncle Sam – and lost. Every year, millions of Americans fail to file their taxes with the Internal Revenue Service by April 15. Even worse, […]
Tallahassee real estate grows
In the face of rising real estate prices and Tallahassee’s shifting demographic, Hinson Realty is helping students interested in purchasing homes realize the American dream. “It’s wiser to buy and build equity for your future,” said Terence Hinson, owner of Henson Realty. There are several benefits of purchasing property versus […]