Howard Stern, a radio talk show host for Sirius XM Radio, is most notably known for his not so tactful remarks and quite controversial topics on his show The Howard Stern Show. However, no one expected his comments about on Precious film star Gabourey Sidibe. On his March 8 show, […]
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College of Engineering SciencesTechnology Agriculture tries to embrace students
CESTA’s Academic Support Services is offering students a chance to interact with the college’s faculty at the CESTA Social. “I believe my job is not only to recruit but to retain, advise, and counsel current students,” said Taquasha Freeman, coordinator of academic support services. She said she wants students to […]
National Kidney Foundation of Florida will host free screening
On Saturday, March 20, the National Kidney Foundation of Florida will host a free health screening for those at risk for kidney disease. Through the Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP), citizens will be able to receive a free health screening including blood pressure measurement and blood and urine tests valued […]
Census Ambassadors will be visiting “hard-to-count” neighborhoods surrounding FAMU
Plans are underway in an effort to increase participation in the 2010 Census. On March 20, Census Ambassadors will be visiting “Hard-to-Count” neighborhoods surrounding Florida A&M’s campus and they need help from the student body. These “Hard-to-Count” neighborhoods house many families, mostly minorities, opt to leave these important documents dusting […]
International students participate of FAMU rallys
Saul Linares, left, waves an American flag after arriving at a church in Baltimore, Thursday, March 18, 2010, after walking the past six days from Hempstead, NY. Linares, a factory worker, will join other immigrants, most of them undocumented Hispanics, in Washington, D.C., for a Sunday march to dramatize their […]
Black is beautiful
Danielle Padgett wants one thing to be made clear. Black, the color synonymous with words like dirty, dingy, depressing, and disastrous, is beautiful.However, Padgett’s crusade is not simply about a color or a word. It is about black students across schools along the East Coast joining in on a movement […]
Students recognize signs unhealthy love
A young man and woman can be overheard screaming obscenities at each other in their Tallahassee apartment. Because such behavior between couples is so common, people tend not to get concerned, even when things get violent.Many are confused as to what is an unhealthy relationship. Seclusion, jealousy, dominance and physical […]
Fewer resident assistants due to budget cuts
Starting fall 2010, resident assistants will more than likely face drastic changes including pay cuts, position cuts and a decrease in program budgets.Alger Studstill, 20, a third year business administration student from Orlando is currently serving as the head resident assistant in Gibbs Hall and president of the resident assistant […]
Five Guys a fresh change from frozen fare
Five Guys Burgers and Fries has created a buzz in the Tallahassee eatery scene bringing in a wide range of people from young to old and students to professionals. Located on Thomasville Road, across from the Regal Miracle Theater, Five Guys is open from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven […]
Swimmers desperate for new pool
The Florida A&M swim team continues to face the challenge of not having it’s own pool but the team is gaining support. “The pool has not received funds from the student government association in three years,” said Jorge Olaves, pool manager and former swim team coach. “I kept it running […]