Florida A&M is getting ready to kick off Homecoming 2010 on a healthy note. The 2010 Rattler 5K Urban Challenge and Wellness Expo takes place Saturday, Oct. 23. The FAMU recreational center, the Army ROTC, Navy ROTC and the Student Health Services have come together to organize the 5K-spiritrun. […]
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Green cleaning reduces environmental footprint
While Florida A&M’s campus has become more environmentally conscious of how its actions affect the environment, cleaning their apartment or dorm room could have a detrimental effect on the environment and their health if they use the wrong products. The level of indoor air pollutants can be dangerous if inhaled […]
Financial Aid: It’s not all their fault
No one can deny that money has long been a source of frustration for both students and faculty at FAMU. As October ushers in midterm season, some students still have not received financial aid disbursement and some teachers have only recently received payment for working the summer semester. However, while […]
Candlelight vigil for domestic abuse victims
Tom Brown Park was full of life and love on Wednesday Oct. 20 as people gathered at the annual Refuge House “Speak Out.” As the vigil began, everyone in their Refuge House t-shirts or wearing purple to honor the survivors, since purple is the national color for domestic violence month. […]
Homecoming Week 2010 summary of events
Orange and green will be in full effect starting next week, as Florida A&M will kick off its homecoming week. For new rattlers who have never experienced the spectacle that is homecoming, you can expect streamers throughout campus, vendors with food from all over and the world renowned Marching […]
NRA out shooting the American public
The National Rifle Association has scored one of its landmark victories with the recent enactment of laws allowing for the possession of loaded handguns into bars in four states, Tennessee, Arizona, Georgia, and Virginia. This wouldn’t be so horrifying if it weren’t for common sense and the long-established two-way correlation […]
Senator Nelson visits FAMU and speaks politics
Sen. Bill Nelson visited the Black Archives Museum on Wednesday. He came to talk to a select group that was a mix of students, faculty and citizens. The setting was intimate and the group consisted of about 30 people. Dressed casually, Nelson spoke at length about his relationship with […]
FAMU based Small Farms Program is appointed to the National Organic Standards Board
Jennifer Taylor coordinator of the Small Farms Program was appointed to the National Organic Standards Board. Taylor will start her term Jan 24, 2011 to Jan 24, 2016. Wednesday’s press conference held in Lee Hall Auditorium introduced Taylor as the new appointee. “I am excited about the opportunity to […]
Don’t ask don’t tell ruling still far off
On Sept. 9, U.S. District Court Judge Virginia Phillips, ruled that the U.S. Military’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy was unconstitutional. Following this ruling another major step has been made in the fight for equality for gays and lesbians in the armed services. According to Defense.gov, Oct. 19, “The Pentagon […]
Bowling team ranked nationally in pre-season
The women’s bowling team is preparing for a big season this year, and it is ranked 17th nationally. This is the first time that the team has been ranked in school history. The bowlers have a strong team that could possibly make a run. Senior captain Jazmin Bingham, who […]