3M Corporation, a company known for supplying everyday products ranging from Scotch tape to Post-Its, recently had its chairman and CEO, James McNerney resign. In July, McNerney, 55, decided to leave 3M, a Fortune 500 company, after a $58 million offer from Boeing Co. With the company being in dire […]
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Optimism may be the key to success
The time of year has arrived for the incoming herd of students to return to the studious frame of mind. However, what are student’s attitudes toward class? Will they be prepared to rise to the challenge that awaits them? For many, there is a daunting task awaiting them this semester, […]
Full-figured women put in full focus
With the rising popularity of shows like Mo’Nique’s “Fat Chance” on the Oxygen Network and Kirstie Alley’s “Fat Actress,” on Showtime, Hollywood is now changing from the “thin is in” trend that has been all too familiar in American culture. After decades of magazine covers filled with women fitting a […]
Café offers students nutrition, social scene
So you’re in college, but have you ever longed for that home cooked meal mom used to make? Well, perhaps the cafeteria, affectionately known as “The Café”, could fulfill your special request. Many college students tend to get caught up in their daily schedule of classes, homework, extra curricular activities, […]
McDonalds golden for minorities
Every year Fortune Magazine publishes its top companies to work for in a variety of categories. This year’s list, the seventh annual one of the series showcases the 50 best companies for minorities. According to their website, the top five companies are McDonald’s, Fannie Mae, Sempra Energy, Union Bank of […]
Volkswagon: Drivers wanted, employees not
On Monday, Volkswagen, Europe’s largest carmaker, announced to German unions that there was a huge surplus of workers in the country. The statement given by chief executive Bernd Pischetsrieder explained the problems Volkswagen is having with German facilities. In the past, Volkswagen has mentioned reducing its current workforce, but the […]
FAMU towing strikes again
After a costly run in with Mallory Towing and Recovery Inc. on Aug. 30, Christopher Bowen will be wary of parking in reserved spaces on FAMU’s campus in the future. Bowen, a business administration student, said while flagging down a truck towing his car out of the School of Business […]
New season comes with a price
FAMU introduced new rules and procedures involving the ticket issuance system and game-day parking for the first football game of the season on Sept. 3. Newly formed “Pay-to-Park” lots emerged during the first game and many former game-day parking areas are now off-limits. According to an article in the Tallahassee […]
Prices partly the fault of consumers
The last week has certainly been an eye opener, as gas prices have risen sharply in response to the damage Hurricane Katrina caused to nine refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. There have been reports that between 38-52 oil platforms have been damaged and that another 30 have been destroyed. […]
Hornets end streak, 21-17
Rushing yards, passing yards and time of possession, advantage FAMU. Turnovers and final score; advantage Delaware State. The Rubin Carter era began with a 21-17 loss to Delaware State, Saturday, under the lights of Bragg Memorial Stadium. “Certainly the game didn’t turn out like we thought (it) could. We couldn’t […]