It seems that President George W. Bush and his administration have promoted the idea that regardless of how long U.S. troops remain in Iraq, eventually America will win the “war against terror.” The truth of the matter is that no matter what the President’s timetable for troop retreat is, the […]
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Wahnish Way proves to be the wrong way
Attempting to visit the bookstore, café or to get to the parking garage should not have to be a potentially life-threatening situation. Apparently, it has become that serious. People have joked about it forever, and there’s even a facebook group titled “I’m one of those drivers that don’t stop for […]
Students use hands, hearts and time to donate
As the holidays are approaching, the charity bug has bitten many students on the campus of FAMU. The holidays are a time when giving generally becomes an unselfish act. In the wake of many disasters like hurricane Katrina and Ivan, which detrimented the lives of people across America, some students […]
Fashionably in tune with the seasons
Lets face it, not everyone on “the hill,” has been blessed with the most impeccable sense of fashion. Each fashion season calls for several unwritten rules to be followed. The current problem with most of the walking fashion flops is they tend to break these simple rules. One way to […]
Increase your network to increase your net worth
Networking is a vital part of your business, it can be the determining factor in your business landing contracts, funding or seeing growth. Networking gives you additional eyes and ears in your market. People who fail to network are drastically limiting the potential of their business. I try to meet […]
Dean vancancies impact schools
The School of Business and Industry, along with the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, are both in search of deans to lead the schools. SBI and COPPS are two of the four largest colleges at Florida A&M University. Robert L. Thomas is currently the interim dean for COPPS, and […]
Largest U.S. auto supplier struggles with bankruptcy
Delphi Corp., the nation’s largest auto supplier, said it is suspending a Dec. 16 bankruptcy court hearing to eliminate union contracts because it believes an agreement between its unions and former parent company is within reach. Delphi filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Oct. 8 after efforts to win concessions […]
New barbershop fades into view for students on Hill
When it comes to getting a fresh haircut, the southside of Tallahassee has one more barbershop to choose from. Clippers barbershop, which already has a successful West Tennessee location, will be opening another barbershop on Monday, Dec. 10. The new location, located at 1815 S. Adams St., will be right […]
Gas prices down, but may rise
Consumers nationwide are experiencing an approximate 30 cent drop at the gas pump. Gas prices have been dropping drastically over the last month-just in time for the holiday season. The nationwide average gas price Sunday was $2.12 a gallon for regular grade; the same grade of gas averaged at $1.92 […]
Identity theft strikes students
People between the ages of 18 and 29 are currently the most highly victimized when it comes to identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission states that 26 percent of all identity thefts reported in 2004 came from people in this age group. “Students should shred, not tear up or cut […]