According to members of the One FAMU Association, President Fred Gainous’ decision to leave the University will not have an impact on the future of the association. Adrian Jordan, founder of the One FAMU Association, said members will continue to pursue their goal. “We will not change at all. We […]
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Campus security braces for theft season
Of all the crimes reported on the campus of Florida A&M University, the most prevalent is theft. According to the FAMU Police Department, thieves are especially active during the holiday seasons. “There is usually an increase in activity a week before Thanksgiving until the end of the semester, then again […]
Everyone at fault for Friday’s melee
A few weeks ago, Indiana Pacers guard Ron Artest asked for a break from the NBA so he could dedicate more time to the production of his album with Allure. Artest said he’d saved enough money to not need the league anymore. Interesting. And just a week ago, Artest again […]
Tallahassee offers Thanksgiving alternatives for students
On Thanksgiving Day, Abbey Shapiro, 21, will open the doors at the North Monroe Street Starbucks at seven o’clock in the morning. While most businesses will be closed on Thanksgiving, she will pour coffee wearing her green apron for customers until 3 p.m. After work, she will return to her […]
Shelter overpopulated
Sarge has been without a home since December 2003. He has had no one to love him, no one to play with him when he is bored, or pet him when he wants affection. His previous owner gave him up when she became pregnant so that the baby would not […]
Alumna asks readers to ‘Forgive Us This Day’
New Year’s resolutions are often made to be broken. They are usually empty promises made in a champagne induced haze and are usually forgotten by sunset on Jan. 1. But not for everyone. When Barbara Williams made a New Year’s resolution in 2004 to write a novel, she meant it. […]
Restaurant culture alive in Tallahassee
Although Tallahassee is a small city, there are still some good, if not great, places to eat. With a little effort, you can find somewhere to eat that not only serves generous portions of delicious food, but also is inexpensive. Here are some of the places we like. Feel free […]
Local realtors educate at rental expo
In conjunction with Florida A&M University’s Office of Student Union and Activities, several apartment complexes in the Tallahassee area took part in the second annual Off-Campus Housing Expo Wednesday. The expo, which took place on the Set, provided an opportunity for students to become more knowledgeable of the many living […]
‘Early bird specials’ offer advantages to moving students
The time is now for students to begin thinking about their living arrangements for fall 2005. According to the Florida A&M University housing office, there are 3,355 spaces in FAMU’s housing system. Of those 3,355 available beds, only 1,300 slots are set aside each fall for returning students. The housing […]
Feng Shui basics
The Famuan: What are the basic elements of Feng Shui, and how can these principles be implemented into someone’s life? Brenda Moody: Everything contains chi (energy) and is interconnected. Just like people can have positive attitudes and negative attitudes, the energy that surrounds us is either positive (healthy and vibrant) […]