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Rattlers Still on the Hunt for First Win

Courtesy of Famu Athletics Florida A&M University [FAMU] Rattlers’ football team are having a bit of a challenge in securing their first win of the season.   The Rattlers’ are recovering from their fourth straight loss against the Tennessee State Tigers 30-14. Head Coach Alex Wood admits that it can […]

Lifestyles

Finding the Queen in you with Fitness

According to Medical daily, pole fitness has become a new, fun fitness trend for women in the U.S. Pole fitness contributes to weight loss for individuals and one can burn up to 250 calories with a pole fitness class. Hsiang Jones, owner and president of the Queen of Hearts Fitness […]

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The Maximum Trespassing Towing Fee Increases to more than $100

Individuals who illegally park in private lots should prepare to pay the consequences.  On Aug. 26, Tallahassee commissioners voted and approved to increase the maximum trespassing tow fee from $88 to $110. The last time commissioners pushed the price from $80 to $88 was in 2005.   Fourth-year elementary education […]

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Florida’s Drinking Water Infrastructure Calls For Attention

Over the next 20 years, Florida will need more than $16 billion in funding to maintain the existing drinking water infrastructure. As Florida’s water systems continue to age, more attention is being drawn to these antiquated pipe lines. Many different facets, such as the pollution of municipal water sources and […]

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School of Business & Industry Dean Emerita Dr. Sybil C. Mobley Dies at 89

Sybil Collins Mobley, Ph.D., Dean Emerita Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University School of Business and Industry October 14, 1925 – September 29, 2015 FAMU School of Business and Industry pioneer, Dr. Sybil C. Mobley, 89, died early Tuesday morning at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare after a brief illness. Dr. Mobley began […]

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Legislators will Decide on Drone Regulation

The Leon County Commission held a meeting at The Leon Court-House Tuesday, to discuss the status report on the regulation of drones. Drones are the latest technology designed for many uses, but the unmanned aircraft system has become controversial. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also known as drones, can be used […]

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Florida A&M University First Home Game Recap

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Guest Lecturer Gives Candid Advice for Success

Florida A&M University’s Department of Physics hosted an open lecture featuring Associate Technical Fellow, Dr. Nathan Brooks, Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Perry Paige auditorium.  Brooks, an alumnus and a former presidential scholar, returned to enlighten students about preparing for graduate school, transitioning into the workplace, obtaining fellowships and studying abroad. Brooks […]

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Florida brings Awareness to Raise Minimum Wage

Photo by Steve Rhodes, Creative Commons license. With the current minimum wage at $8.05, about 18 Florida lawmakers will take the minimum wage challenge, living off of $17 a day. This challenge starts today and continuous for the rest of the work week. The overall goal is to draw attention […]

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Alcohol and Teenage Driving: a Deadly Combination

Courtesy of Titusville One in six teens in the U.S. drink and drive, killing more than 4,000 people each year according to the Underage Drinking Statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). MADD offers prevention programs, not only to students, but parents as well. Kristen Allen, the Victim Service Manager […]