John Edwards, the democratic vice presidential candidate, visited Florida A&M University’s campus Sunday, pressing for votes in what Edwards called a key battleground state. “Here in Florida, we are at ground zero for who the next president of the United States is going to be,” said the senator from North […]
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SGA addresses R.E.E.L.
Florida A&M University’s Student Government Association President Virgil Miller and Vice President Keneshia Grant gave students the opportunity to discuss different issues on campus at “R.E.E.L. Talk” Tuesday. Grant said she and Miller came up with the idea for these talks so they could get feedback from students about the […]
Sen. John Edwards to visit Tallahassee
The Florida A&M University student body is no stranger to big name politicians. This semester Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson have visited the campus. Now, Rattlers will brace for the arrival of Democratic Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards, as the John Kerry and Edwards campaign rallies throughout Florida. Edwards will […]
Deltas, SGA host night to remember
Lee Hall Auditorium was decorated with pink balloons, ribbons and pamphlets that served as informative confetti. Members of the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Student Government Association’s Office of the Surgeon General streamed into the auditorium to present the 5th annual “Night Out for […]
Uninsured population rising in Florida
Over 45 million Americans, including 2.8 million Floridians, lack adequate health insurance. The amount of uninsured people continues to rise steadily throughout the nation. One of the biggest concerns for medical professionals at the Bond Community Health Center is the poor and working students who are stuck in jobs that […]
Draft bills misinterpreted, used to sway election
Are you ready for the draft? I hope so because the Bush White House and the Pentagon sure are. Even as the election draws near they are working day and night behind the scenes to make sure the draft is ready to go just as soon as that pesky election […]
Minimum wage increases will help families trying to make ends meet
My pay: $5.15 per hour. My annual salary: $10,712. Federal poverty threshold for a family of three: 28 percent more than my salary. Problem? I think so. There is no reason why I should be suffering and barely making ends meet when the cost of living in this country is […]
Rally for extra pay
On Nov. 2, Floridians will vote on Amendment 5 to increase minimum wage $1. With that in mind, several organizations met on Wednesday at the capital building for a press conference given by state Sen. Anthony “Tony” Hill. Hill, a native of Jacksonville, is the youngest member and first African-American […]
Don’t ruin my week with your fashion disasters
Tallahassee is not a big city. So when you pick out those special outfits for homecoming week, you will be seen. With that in mind, you should always choose well. There are a few visions I do not want to spoil my homecoming: Halter this, deep cut that or mini […]
Athletic Department ushers in new seating plan
Florida A&M University’s Athletic Department has designed a new ticket and seating policy because of the problems at last year’s Homecoming Football Game. Students, parents and alumni were outraged by what they described was the poor and unorganized way seating arrangements were handled. The athletic department failed to specify where […]