In an age where social media reigns supreme, students have fallen prey to giving access to their entire lives with the click of a button. Providing the best professional image for a future employer is one of the most important, yet overlooked, tasks when it comes to students and […]
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Citizens weigh in on Tallahassee train system
Aug. 23 marked the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, one of the five deadliest natural disasters in the history of the United States. The catastrophic storm reached winds of 174 miles per hour and killed more than 1,800 people, mostly New Orleans residents. New Orleans is […]
Career fair gives students options
With the national unemployment rate still over eight percent, the bi-annual Career Expo is something students look forward to each semester. The FAMU C.C. Cunningham Career Center will host the fair at the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “The Career Expo […]
StarMetro takes suggestions from riders
Listening sessions are a tool StarMetro uses to gain information from customers based on their needs and concerns, as well as meet them face-to-face. “About 60 percent of our customers are students,” said Heather Teter, a StarMetro marketing specialist. “Some of our best ideas for improvements come from our […]
NAACP voter registration day efforts blanket FAMU
The Florida A&M chapter of the NAACP participated in National Voters Registration Day Tuesday morning. The organization positioned its table in front of University Commons along with members of NAACP and volunteers from the local League of Women Voters of Tallahassee. National Voter Registration is a designated day […]
Taking his name
It’s obvious that women make strides toward equality and feminine rights. But in 2012, is it necessary for women to assert their independance…in a marriage? In class, my professor asked, “Ladies, how many of you will take your husband’s last name when you get married?” My hand was the […]
Wearing heels on the Hill
People notice the infamous “heels on the Hill” ritual among the women of FAMU. In a professional sense, many would understand why women would wear heels to school. On any other day, it raises questions of why females feel like they are necessary for school dress code. Most women […]
Is staying together better?
You gaze at the person who you fell head over heels for and you start to think, “Maybe we should live together?” But have you thought about the pros and cons of this major move? Don’t get me wrong, the financial aspect of it looks great. Paying $300 for […]
SGA informs students about budget expenses
Florida A&M’s Student Government Association shared updates on recent campus changes Monday. Student Body Vice President Michael Jefferson addressed information about the upcoming Atlanta Classic and ticket packages. “We will not have the student packages this year, but we need as many students to attend,” Jefferson said. Student Activities […]
Dorm construction halted
After Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees terminated a building contract with Premier Construction and Development, Inc., conststruction of Polkinghorne Village residence hall is back in the planning stages. According to Sam Houston, the university’s director of facilities planning and construction, the BOT cancelled Premier’s building contract on Aug. 16. After […]