When I found out I was pregnant, I was frightened. When I found out the sex of my baby, I was elated. After the ultrasound technician said, “Congratulations, it’s a boy,” I was ecstatic. I did not want to give birth to a little girl. God knew exactly what he […]
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Students Urged to Show School Spirit as Florida Fan Game Contest Nears End
School spirit is now more important than ever. Students, faculty and alumni are coming together for a big win. Visit Florida and six Florida universities are teaming up this football season to invite thousands of people to the state of Florida. The Florida Fan Game is a contest to help […]
Campus Reactions Split on Closing of Wesley Foundation
The controversial closing of the Florida A&M Wesley Foundation has drawn strong reactions – both for and against. Cecile Washington, faculty adviser to the Wesley Foundation, said he will fight to get the foundation up and running again. “I think it’s a big disservice to the FAMU community,” Washington said. […]
Mixed Feelings from FAMU Faculty after Salaries Posted Online
Professors at Florida A&M have mixed feelings following Gov. Rick Scott’s release of the salaries for all state university employees online. The salaries for university faculty and administrators at all 11 of Florida public universities were posted on FloridaHasARightToKnow.com. The website was created by the governor as part of his […]
President Backpedals on Dentistry Proposal
Florida A&M officials decided to withdraw the university’s proposal to start a doctorate of dental medicine program. Instead, President James Ammons signed a collaborative proposal with University of Florida President Bernie Machen to create a joint program between the two institutions. “Florida A&M University will revisit its efforts for establishment […]
SGA to Host ‘Pink-Tie Ball’ to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness, Funds
Thursday night, starting at 7:30 p.m., shuttles will line the Set. However, instead of transporting students to clubs around town, they will travel to Hotel Duval downtown for Florida A&M’s annual Pink Tie Ball. Coordinated by SGA’s Department of Surgeon General, all proceeds from the annual ball will be donated […]
Proper Bra Sizes Encouraged
There comes a point in each woman’s life where she asks herself the same question: “What is the perfect bra for me?” Kim Desir, Certified Bra-Fitter at Dillards, said the perfect bra is one that fits and supports each individual woman. Desir has been working in her department for six […]
Majora Carter Inspires Students toward Growth
The 2011 Ted Prize winner, Majora Carter, spoke in a “Home (Town) Security” seminar at Florida A&M’s School of Architecture. The Eco-Entrepreneur spent time discussing urban sustainability with Rattler students and staff. Carter said her perception of her neighborhood in the South Bronx was not a positive one and wanted […]
‘Master Cleanse’ Diet Excites Students
College students are addicted to “microwave” solutions, anything that takes longer than a cup of Raman noodles, is not the answer. Many have this same approach when it comes to losing weight, regardless of the side effect. Christian Harper, third-year business student from Cleveland said he tried the Master Cleanse […]
Library Promises Spooky Time
The Florida A&M chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will host its 21stAnnual Haunted Library this Saturday, October 29, 2011from 2 to 4 p.m., in FAMU’s B.L. Perry Jr. Branch Library. The event is catered to children currently learning to read,but the entire Tallahassee Community is invited […]