Bold prints, loud colors, eccentric shoes and eclectic styles make up the definition of one’s own fashion sense. But staying fashionable on a budget may be a difficult task for those who eat, sleep and breathe it. Fashion designer and Savannah College of Art and Design graduate Candace Copin […]
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FAMU denies responsibility for Champion’s death
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University, which has been rocked by a hazing scandal for nearly a year, insists in legal papers filed Monday that it is not to blame for the tragic death last year of drum major Robert Champion. The university maintained that it was Champion, […]
Don’t knock it ’til you try it
In today’s world, fame and glamour seem easily attainable. Living among celebrities is more of a perception than a reality. When it comes to “keeping up with the Joneses,” many fall short. Those who have expensive taste, but lack income must satisfy themselves somehow. To buy knock-offs or not […]
Exactly which ‘we’ built this?
Who built this? That’s the question I asked myself after watching the Republican National Convention. “We built this” became the RNC theme after President Barack Obama spoke in Roanoke, Va. about how successful people did not achieve success on their own. Republicans interpreted his “you didn’t build that” comment […]
Rattlers look for their first win
The Rattlers football team is preparing for its first home game this Saturday against Hampton University. Hampton is also looking for its first win of the season. The Rattlers haven’t started out 0-2 since the 2007 season. FAMU is coming off a loss to the University of Oklahoma. This […]
FAMU athletic departments struggle with deficit
The Florida A&M University athletic department has been struggling with its deficit for quite some time. The university acquired this problem in 2004 when the school decided to take their athletic programs to Division 1-A. This deficit plagued former FAMU President James H. Ammons during his tenure. The tremendous debt […]
Mentors gone mental
The basis of a mentor/mentee relationship is simple and beneficial. Ill intentions and failed attempts at popularity redefine this relationship at Florida A&M University. FAMU has several peer mentoring and leadership development initiatives. These points of contact are often student run clubs, organizations or a part of a university […]
Recreation center users upset about schedule
Students across campus are in an uproar due to the constant fluctuation of the recreation center’s hours. The rec center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30-8:30 a.m., closed from 8:30-11:30 a.m., open from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., closed from 1:30-5 p.m., and open from 5-9 p.m. According to Robert […]
Homesickness: How to cope with leaving the nest
While living on your own for the first time can be exciting, it can also be scary and stressful. For many college freshmen this leads to homesickness. Twenty percent of college freshmen experience some form of homesickness, according to Dr. Christopher Thurber, co-writer of the pediatrics article titled “Preventing […]
Sex addiction: The rising epidemic affecting college students
The phrase “it’s human nature” often comes to mind when the topic of sex is brought up. But during the last few years, studies show that sex addiction has become a widely acknowledged medical condition. The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health estimates that nearly five percent of […]