Not only does recycling save energy and conserve natural resources, its reusable materials can be used to create whimsical art. The Sharing Tree will host REUSE Festival: Recycled Arts & Sustainable Living on March 17 at Railroad Square Art Park from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free and open […]
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Insurance Saves Students in Danger
Most people know it is important to have homeowner’s insurance. But renters, especially students, rarely stop to consider whether they also need to protect themselves. “I’m a broke college student, can I really afford to pay renters insurance on top of my car insurance,” said John Watson, a senior, criminal […]
On-Campus or Off-Campus Living: Students Weigh In
High student enrollment, limited campus living space and increasing gas prices are leading more students to nearby apartment complexes. Adams Pointe, University Gardens, University Courtyard, Rattler Pointe, The Cottages of Magnolia and College Club are all within a two-mile radius of Florida A&M’s campus, and each serves as home to […]
New Dorms to Open at Polkinghorne Site in Fall 2013
Florida A&M students can look forward to the construction of a new residence hall that is scheduled for a fall 2013 opening. The 800-bed facility will be located at the existing Polkinghorne Village site, behind The Café, and is estimated to cost the university $44 million. A recent update of […]
Utilities Bills Dissuade Students from Off-Campus Living
Living off-campus during college may seem like the good life to some students but for others, there is one thing everyone dreads: Bills. Students worry about unstable utility bills that may include water, electricity and gas. Although the City of Tallahassee lowered energy costs by 3.5 percent on Feb. 1, […]
Seminoles Depart for NCAA Tournament after Historic Win by Black Coach
The Florida State Seminoles departed Wednesday afternoon for 2012 NCAA basketball tournament to a crowd gathered outside of the Civic Center. Head coach Leonard Hamilton was the first African-American to win the ACC Championship Sunday in an 85 to 82 win over North Carolina University. The team’s first tournament game […]
Sampson, Young: One Year Later
Sampson and Young halls were re-opened in the fall of 2011 after undergoing a complete revamp to bring the historic buildings into the modern age. The renovations have been well-accepted by students who reside in these halls. The dorms had been closed for seven years due to outdated building codes […]
Lady Bowlers Earn Third-Place Finish in MEAC South Showdown
Led by successful performances, the Lady Rattlers bowling team earned third place during its Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Southern Division match in Daytona. Now, it has set its sight on the MEAC Championship. This was FAMU’s final conference tournament before Friday’s MEAC Championship. The Lady Rattlers finished 17-13 in conference play […]
Lady Rattlers Outperform Challengers in Most Events
Head coach Darlene Moore was impressed with the women’s track and field team during Webster Surgical Center 62nd Annual Florida A&M Relays, as it dominated in nearly every event. Moore said she was pleased to see the team continue on the Robert Griffin Track the momentum it set during the […]
Rattlers Claim Series over Rival Wildcats 2-1
The Rattlers baseball team made strides over the weekend, as it earned its first series victory against archrival Bethune-Cookman in 14 seasons at the Moore-Kittles Baseball Complex. Florida A&M won 3-2 during game one and 5-4 during game two before losing 6-3 in game three. The Rattlers move to 3-13 […]