Occasionally, everyone has “one of those days,” when everything seems to go wrong and nothing can make it better. When a day turns into weeks and even months, however, this could be a sign of depression. Depression is a common but serious illness that no one should have to […]
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University receives federal stimulus funds
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke selected Florida A&M as a recipient for a $1.5 million award to increase broadband internet access that will be used to create a Center for Public Computing and Workforce Development. The award, one of 14 in the nation, is designed to help bridge the […]
Co-op supports local growers
Students looking for a grocery shopping alternative featuring organic foods and local produce can find environmentally conscious food co-operation within walking distance from Florida A&M’s campus. The cooperative is located on 915 Park Ave right down the hill behind the tech building. Bread and Roses recently moved from their old […]
Students walk to fight against child trafficking
On Thursday, after a week of events, the second annual Stop Child Trafficking Now Walk will be held at Lake Ella, in Tallahassee at 6 p.m. Child Trafficking is “the recruitment, smuggling, transporting, harboring, buying or selling of a child through force, threats, fraud, deception, or coercion for the purposes […]
Student concert a mystery for homecoming itinerary
Students reading over the homecoming itinerary might be in for a surprise this year in the form of a blank space where the FAMU student concert is normally scheduled. Student government officials have yet to announce an official cancellation, but the traditional event is not listed on the 2010 homecoming […]
Coach uses adversity as inspiration
Florida A&M tennis head coach Rochelle “Nikki” Goldthreate is an example of a person who overcame adversity and used her experiences in her life to help others achieve their goals. Utilizing her father as a mentor, Goldthreate was able to learn the fundamentals as an upcoming player which enabled her […]
Ex-Gator shines as a Rattler
A chance to shine is what T.J Lawrence has been asking for since graduating from Kathleen High School. Five games into his inaugural season at Florida A&M University and Lawrence is shining brighter than in three years at his former university. The wide receiver and Lakeland native gave the University […]
Intramurals help provide positive game experience
Whether it is just to have fun or to prove someone wrong about playing ability, Florida A&M’s intramural sports leagues provide students with a life that goes beyond the books. The intramural sports programs were started to give the students something to look forward to when all the tests and […]
Winters turns up heat for cross country
While most Floridians prefer the tropical heat of the summer, at Florida A&M, it’s definitely Winters’ season. The Florida A&M men’s cross-country teams competed this past weekend at their only home meet of the cross country season. Sophomore Shuaib Winters, captain of the men’s squad, is having an exceptional season. […]
World without walls
The main worry for most students travelling to college from their hometowns is sharing their world essentially with a complete stranger. This seems like a bother until compared to sharing a space no bigger than a Palmetto apartment with two or three families. Unfortunately, this is the world that many […]