The definition and marketability of student-athletes has changed. In some cases, institutions are bringing in a substantial amount of money while the student-athlete gets minimal to no real benefits. Yes, tuition and other costs are paid for, but the value of the education is sometimes not up to par with […]
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Faculty senate members question BOT chair’s decision
The abrupt halt of Florida A&M’s search for a university president, called by board of trustees Chairman Solomon Badger III on March 15, has spawned controversy. Narayan Persaud, who was unanimously voted to serve a second term as Faculty Senate President on March 19 committee member, seems to have an […]
A girl in a bad relationship
I know a queen who grew fond of a jester, tolerated all his antics and humor he would subject her … to the point where what she gave, always more than what he had left her … with a tear stored in her duct and a hope that things […]
Advisement on the Set Day informs students about registration
The Office of University Retention held Advisement on the Set Day on Friday to keep Florida A&M students aware of important registration dates. Students were able to set appointments with their advisers and had the chance to speak to other department representatives from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Johnny McCaskill, […]
Apps help students find affordable off-campus housing
A primary concern for students is whether the housing options in Tallahassee are within budget. Many apartment complexes offer deals for tenants to lease for another year. Although finding the best apartment will take research, there are applications that will search for apartments based on students’ criteria. Apps such as […]
Florida National Guard reaches deployment milestone
The Florida National Guard is preparing for an important moment: the deployment of the 17,000th guardsman. The recent defense budget cuts have hindered the Florida National Guard’s ability to train troops that will be deployed to domestic and foreign missions. Yet, it met this milestone Saturday with the deployment of […]
Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection receives two awards
The DEP won two awards from the World Water Monitoring Challenge. The WWMC is an international program that aims to increase awareness and activism in regard to protecting water sources. The program also challenges communities to monitor and maintain water quality for the area it services. “The Department is honored […]
Florida Women’s Hall of Fame inducts three members
The Florida Women’s Hall of Fame has three new inductees chosen for their community activism. The inductees, who were chosen by Gov. Rick Scott out of a list of 10 women, are Clara C. Frye, Aleene Kidd Mackenzie and Lillie Pierce Voss. The women were chosen based on their contributions […]
SBI alumna finds success after opening online jewelry business
With no roadmap or manual to surviving life after graduation, Florida A&M alumna Janelle Edwards has paved her way to success in jewels. Armed with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration and a passion for what she does, Edwards has successfully combined her educational background and talent to launch […]
25 and counting: This is why he did it
LeBron James left the Cleveland Cavaliers organization as a free agent in 2010. Many fans couldn’t understand why the Akron, Ohio, native would leave his home to play elsewhere. Well, this is why he did it. James may have exaggerated when he made the statement that the Miami Heat […]