Today, opening statements began at the U.S. federal District Courts for the trial of Eugene Telfair and Robert Nixon, both facing charges of two counts of embezzlement and conspiracy. After the jury was sworn in and Judge Robert Hinkle gave a briefing on how the trial would precede the […]
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FAMU and FSU more equal than previously thought
After being a co-op student for the past two years I’m constantly heckled about the differences between FAMU and FSU. Every first week of the semester at FAMU I get asked which school is easier. This may disappoint some, but both schools are academically equal in my book. At […]
So close…and yet so far
Although Florida A&M and Florida State universities are mere minutes apart, the two schools are worlds away from each other socially. Florida State has an enrollment of roughly 40,000 students, while FAMU has a little more than 13,000 students. Both schools are located in Tallahassee, but that […]
Being a Rattler in Nole country
When I found out that I had the option of taking classes at both FAMU and Florida State through the Co-op Program, I jumped at the opportunity. I did this because graduate schools and even some employers seek applicants who’ve taken advantage of diverse education opportunities – but I […]
FAMU cuts General Studies
The School of General Studies at Florida A&M University will be closing this summer, according to Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs Cynthia Hughes-Harris. “This is a unit that doesn’t generate credits, and the employees in that unit do not teach,” said Hughes-Harris. Hughes-Harris said the schools mission is […]
FAMU Student National Alumni Association wants to continue ties with alumni and present students
The Florida A&M Student National Alumni Association is assuring that current students still have ties to alumni. Headed by Alger Studstillm, a fourth-year business administration student, the association is geared towards strengthening relationships between past and present Rattlers, all the while keeping the love of FAMU. Boasting a semester roll […]
Michael Reid, owner of MLR Entertainment, Inc., a Florida A&M University alumnus donated $100,000
After students graduate from college, one can only hope to give back to their alma mater that gave them the education to take on the job market. Michael Reid, owner of MLR Entertainment, Inc., is a Florida A&M University alumnus who donated $100,000 to the School of Business and Industry. […]
NAACP shines light on campus issues
#8220;Fired up and ready to go” was the chant that started off the debate? held Wednesday night in B.L. Perry discussing the many issues facing ?Florida A&M students. The elections, school dress code, race relations, SGA, and the health of our students were some of the ?topics discussed at the […]
Flat rate tuition may be beneficial
Students are dropping out of college at an alarming rate for a variety of reasons. The college experience can be an overwhelming one and many weren’t as prepared as they thought they were. Maybe some get pregnant or just decide that college wasn’t for them. For many, college is just […]
Women just can’t compete with football
One glorious day—long after inventing heaven and earth and a while after He said, “let there be light,” and saw that it was good, God created football—gladdening men across the world. And although men are thanking God for one of the greatest games on Earth, a lot of women […]