Student senate to hold informational session Britney Ross Correspondent The Florida A&M student senate will hold a reception to show organizations and clubs how to allocate funds through the senate. Senate President Tonnette Graham, addressed the senate and the gallery Monday regarding the reception and other upcoming events. “We have […]
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Tallahassee launches new, innovative recycling method
Tallahassee city commissioners have approved a new process for recycling called single stream. This new process applies to all solid waste. The new process will help increase the volume of recyclable materials. It will also improve customer convenience and operational efficiency. Cans and bottles now can be recycled together with […]
Yoga training to be available to FAMU students
Florida A&M will be the first historically black college offering Yoga Gangsters certification training. Students will be able to take the two-day training in January. There will be an interest meeting October 17 in the Wellness Suite of the Hansel E. Tookes Sr. Student Recreation Center . Yoga Gangsters makes it […]
Road blocks turn off drivers
While many roads in Tallahassee undergo makeovers, drivers are growing weary of the detours and traffic hold-ups. Curt Willits, a professor of humanities at Florida A&M, said the city’s road construction projects cause hassles for him and other drivers. “It depends on the traffic at the time,” Willits said. “But […]
Open for business
Whole Foods opens with a Tallahassee twist. Whole Foods Market opened its doors to Tallahassee residents today. The Austin, Texas, based market is known for its high-end organic food. Team members have been gearing up for the grand opening for a while. Jeremy Jones, the regional public relations and social […]
Rattlers optimistic about remainder of season
Head coach Earl Holmes spoke about the football team’s turnovers and four straight losses in the weekly press conference Tuesday. The Rattlers lost their Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference opener against the Morgan State University Bears on Saturday 34-21. The Rattlers (1-4, 0-1 MEAC) came within six points toward the end of […]
FAMU upgrades softball field, track to improve safety
Florida A&M’s athletic program is making upgrades and renovations to the softball field and track. Michael Smith, interim athletic director, said the main reasons for the upgrades are athletes’ safety and that it helps with recruiting. Smith said the softball field is scheduled to be completed by the end of […]
Police don’t deserve our trust
With police infraction on a rise, communities are beginning to question if the people who are supposed to protect them are actually creating a harmful environment. It is becoming a trend for police officers to overuse their authority in sensitive matters. In the case of Jonathan Ferrell, an innocent young […]
Law school students ace Bar exams
Florida A&M College of Law students are beating state averages The FAMU College of Law sent more than 150 students to take the Bar and had a 70 percent passing rate in July. That was the highest passing rate for such a large group. The report was released in late […]
FAMU produces excellence
Despite any conflicts occurring in the background, ultimately, a university is only as good as the students it can produce. Florida A&M has proved time and again that it can yield outstanding individuals who will better society. Alumni continue to strive and soar after they graduate, which is a testament […]