Men’s Tennis team holds National title for 5th consecutive year. Shanica Johnson The Florida A&M men’s tennis team was triumphant at the Clayton County HBCU National Tennis Championship in Atlanta. The win set the standard for the Rattlers, as this was their first tournament of the season. FAMU […]
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Cheap but Chic
Money has and always will make the world go round. Unfortunately, with steadily rising prices for tuition, gas, and the overall price of living, we as college students have to learn how to manage our money and basically “ball on a budget.” Everyone wants to look their best but not […]
FAMU to Honor Founders on Anniversary Monday
Florida A&M will conduct a “Wreath Laying” ceremony on Monday, in honor of Founder’s Day. The university is celebrating its 125th anniversary of its establishment. Thomas V. Gibbs and Thomas D. Tucker founded the State Normal College for Colored Students, and on October 3, 1887. FAMU has had a total […]
Persephone, The Relationship Guru: Happy to be Single
A friend asked me, “Persephone, why is it so hard to get a boyfriend these days? I really want a boyfriend.” The question took me by surprise. Here is this intelligent, pretty and bubbly girl standing in front of me, asking for advice. It tickled me, but of course, I […]
Rattler’s Den Revival: Managers Breathe New Life into FAMU Game Lounge
After being a “dead zone” for nearly a year, the Rattler’s Den has been revitalized and the administration is looking for volunteers and work-study students. The Rattler’s Den is looking for a game host/hostess, volunteer staff, disc jockeys, videographers, game monitors, servers, event coordinators and a photographer. “The only staff […]
Round Hotel renovation, sparks downtown innovation
The Four Point by Sheraton Tallahassee Downtown announced last week that they will be starting construction on its multi-million dollar project of the Tallahassee’s round hotel. The former Holiday Inn building, which has been a city landmark since 1969, will now be the city’s first hotel certified by the U.S. […]
FAMU partners with Shriners to fight diabetes
Florida A&M’s football team will take to the gridiron Saturday against the Delaware State University Hornets in the 3rd Annual Diabetes Football Classic, sponsored by the The Prince Hall Shriners Foundation (PHSF). The classic is specifically aimed toward battling diabetes, and PHSF is prepared to bring awareness to the disease. The matchup is an effort […]
City wins awards for community involvement
Tallahassee has received state and national awards for its outstanding efforts in helping citizens remain informed and involved. Last week, at the Tallahassee City Commission meeting, the City’s Communications Department received 12 awards at the Florida Public Relations Association’s (FPRA) annual conference. Amanda Fliger, APR president of the Capital Chapter of the Florida Public […]
FAMUAN Recipe: Pumpkin Bread
Fall is here; a season of change. Soon crunchy leaves will cover the sidewalks, the days will become shorter and the nights longer, and the temperature will begin to steadily decline. Soon, we will be celebrating a marathon of holidays enjoying great food with good friends and family. This is […]
Career Fair Inspires Students
The recent increase in unemployment was enough motivation for Florida A&M University students to attend the bi-annual 2011 Career fair. Students flocked to the Civic Center between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to network with representatives from some of the nation’s top businesses. More than 80 companies were represented at […]