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Panel discusses road to successful music career

Music executives, publicists and hip-hop artists gave aspiring artists and producers in the Perry Paige auditorium the opportunity to listen and network with some of the music industry’s most well-known contributors. Students interviewed panelists on how to make a mark in the music industry. Florida A&M hosted its fourth […]

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Haunted library shares love of reading with local children

Games, prizes, food, face painting, Halloween stories and group reading are just a few of the activities offered at the Florida A&M’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America’s Haunted Library.  The program is designed to promote reading and literacy among children by hosting a fun, safe event […]

Lifestyles

Fair promotes student health and wellness

Despite Thursday’s less than perfect weather, FAMU Park was filled with people carrying pamphlets and flyers, while a DJ played tunes from a nearby stage.  Students smiled and laughed as they moved around tents, stopping at booths that caught their interest. These students were at one of Florida A&M […]

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Have fun but do not forget what is important

Homecoming is an exciting time on campus. It’s often the first time Tallahassee actually resembles autumn. By this point you’ve had mid-term exams and you can recognize that you will either have to step your game up or withdraw from those challenging classes.  Homecoming is also magical because you finally […]

Sports

Live Blog: Road to a championship

Please refresh page constantly. 8:12 am First Stop is a South Carolina McDonalds. Already been on the road for 8 hours, only 9 more to go. At least I get Internet on the bus. 8:17 am The first thing that sticks out when you look at both teams is that […]

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FAMU Alumni donation rates are bleak

Most alumni love to boast about graduating from FAMU. But when asked if they give back to their school, many of those same alumni go quiet. So why are alums being asked if they give back in the first place? Giving back to your alma mater is something that […]

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Ammons accepts bonus but professors still lack raises

University president James Ammons, reportedly decided to take the $80,000 bonus guaranteed to him by the board of trustees this year. The bonus comes as his staff members received a $1000 raise…and his faculty received nothing. Why, just last year, Ammons accepted an $113,000 bonus while all other state university […]

Lifestyles

Same formula for ‘Paranormal Activity’ sequel

I came prepared this time. Seated next to me on my right were four friends. On my left, there was a pretty woman who looked as frightened as I was about this film. “Are you scared,” she asked with a shaky voice. “No,” I lied, hoping my fabricated confidence […]

Sports

Seniors focused on showdown

This Saturday, the Florida A&M Rattlers will look to keep their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference championship dreams alive when they take on the Morgan State Bears in the 2010 homecoming game.  With homecoming festivities taking place across campus this week, head coach Joe Taylor is keeping his players focused on what […]

Sports

Cross country anticipates conference title

The Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference (MEAC) cross country championships will be held on Saturday in Landover, Md. Continuing his surge for the individual MEAC title, team captain Shuaib Winters will lead the men’s side.  Winters has the number four ranking in times posted from the MEAC this season.  Alongside Winters, leading […]