N-Dean WC: 500 Writer: Angie Meus Florida A&M has named an interim dean to lead its College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Seth Ablordeppey, who has worked in the COPPS for more than 17 years, has done a tremendous amount of research and has set a standard for his […]
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State Workers to Contribute to Own Retirement Funds
Gov. Rick Scott announced his plan to change Florida’s pension system in his budget proposal released last week. In the report released on Feb. 7, Scott backs a transition to a system where state employees would contribute to their individual retirement plans. This would result in a five percent contribution […]
Rebirth: Vintage Bistro Replaces Cafe Cabernet
The smell of fresh paint fills the space that once held Cafe Cabernet. As it continued in its last years, new and old investors saw it was time to change the restaurant completely. Now, Vintage Bistro and Bar will offer customers different services and foods that were not available at […]
Allen Grant: An Underclassman and a Leader
Florida A&M baseball player Allen Grant lives by his childhood motto “Always be relaxed, loose and think about the future.” Grant, 19, a sophomore from Marietta, Ga., is the shortstop for the Rattler baseball team. Grant’s baseball career started when he was six years old. He competed on a local […]
FAMUAN Face-off: Jordan vs. Keenan on Valentine’s Day
Valentines Day might just be one of the most evil things in existence. Known as Singles Awareness Day to about 56 percent of the planet (just a guess), Feb. 14 is a day no one, not even those in relationships, completely enjoys. Why is Valentine’s Day synonymous with “execution day” […]
FAMUAN Face-off: Keenan vs. Jordan on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a social and emotional handicap. There are many legends and myths regarding the history of St. Valentine’s Day, however it does not have anything to do with repugnant heart-shaped balloons, cheap chocolate, and obnoxious singing teddy bears from Walgreen’s. I didn’t always think Valentine’s Day was a […]
Tameka McKelton: FAMU Basketball’s Rising Star
The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conferences (MEAC) leading scorer, Tameka McKelton, had an unusual route to not only the top of the conference, but to the top of Florida A&M women’s basketball as well. McKelton is a native of West Palm Beach. Being from the state made learning about the Rattlers an easy […]
A Blossom for the Tally Economy
Even with the financial instability many Americans face, the tradition of gift-buying for holidays has not wavered much. This year’s Valentine’s Day is expected to be no different. Many local florists and gift shops have reaped the benefits of holiday spending. Additionally, these businesses also experience the financial effects of […]
FAMU Athletes to Go Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Florida A&M wants to “Think Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness. Saturday, the FAMU Athletics department, along with the men’s and women’s basketball teams, paid tribute to those who are victims of breast cancer by wearing pink. “It was perfect timing to have this event,” Marketing Assistant and Promotions Coordinator Geremy […]
It’s saddening: Students Not Taking Advantage of Opportunities
As we all know, during Black History month many schools put on additional events and programs to honor Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Frederick Douglas and all the usual non-violent people we learned about in grade school. But I guess that is one of the benefits in attending an […]