Many Americans are upset by the seemingly useless efforts and money wasted by President George Bush for the war in Iraq. Most are quick to comment on the stalemate confronting American soldiers in the Middle East. However, Democratic presidential hopeful John Kerry seems to think differently. Kerry has officially said […]
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Program seeks out recruits
Students interested in serving and protecting their country might have a chance to apply that passion toward a job. FAMU is the No. 1 recruiter for the U.S. Marshal Service’s Centralized Student Career Experience Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities. CSCEP is a 16-week internship created to expose students […]
Monetary allocation
The Activities and Services Budget Committee revealed its proposed budget for the 2004-2005 academic school year to the senate Monday. Senior Sen. Karl Riley II and sophomore Sen. Alexandra Judkins entertained questions about the budget draft they have worked on since Feb. 14. The proposed budget will allocate over $3.2 […]
Local clothing line hopes to create ‘Grimey’ trend
What began as a passion for fashion and an ambition for change, has developed into a career venture for one student. Joshua Montgomery, a 21-year-old Fort Lauderdale native, started Grimey, his own unisex urban clothing line. Montgomery said he hopes his entrepreneurial efforts will make his apparel a household name. […]
Rattlers defeat Mountain Hawks
The Rattlers used their speed and energy to blow out the larger and lethargic Lehigh University 75-57 in the play-in game of the St. Louis region to become the first basketball team in FAMU history to win a game in the NCAA tournament. “This is a monumental day for Florida […]
Planet’s plight is being overlooked
#8220;The Lorax”- a children’s story written by Dr. Seuss – depicts a wilderness setting where animals and nature harmoniously co-exist in a literal utopia. One day, a stranger wanders into this magnificent habitat and begins to destroy it in the name of monetary gain. “The Lorax,” a resident of the […]
Dorm conditions unbearable
Allow me to paint you a picture. When I walked in the 1st floor bathroom of the notorious Paddyfote B Building, the floor was soaked with sewage, the strong smell of urine corrupted the air, and roaches were crawling the sinks and walls. I deal with this experience often as […]
FAMU Announcements
The University Honors Program is asking for students to participate in the Bernard Hendricks Undergraduate Conference on March 23 – 24. If you would like to participate, please contact the Honors Program at 599-3540. The FSU College of Law is accepting applications for its 13th Annual Summer for Undergraduates Program. […]
Campus commute creates crisis
Because of overcrowding and other administrative issues, FAMU was forced to relocate hundreds of students to live in the Cottages of Magnolia and University Gardens apartment complexes. Students did not choose to live in these locations but because they needed or wanted the campus housing option, they had to comply […]
Real estate market strong in Tallahassee
With two universities and a community college, student housing is a hot commodity in Tallahassee. This reality has opened the door for independent real estate agents. According to Encyclopedia Americana, real estate is the name given to the business where people conduct commercial transactions in housing markets. It is also […]