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	Final Exams By c.seanwilliams December 5, 2012 - 7:22pm READ MORE
	Invisible Prey By Renee Mowatt December 3, 2012 - 8:36pm This semester’s biannual “J School Journals” student documentary night will feature the work of FAMU’s School of Journalism and Graphic Communication broadcast journalism students Kristen Swilley and Brandon McMullen. Kristen Swilley is an award-winning student journalist that has served in many leadership roles in the SJGC including editor-in-chief of Journey Magazine and weather anchor for FAMU TV 20. Brandon McMullen is a talented videographer, and founder of a media production company, BMMB, which specializes in photography, film production, advertisements, tutorials, documentaries and more. “Brandon has been a great partner. I am so privileged to work with such a great videographer. I am so proud of our final product and I hope people enjoy it,”...
	Rattlers Speak Out on Natural Hair By simone.mayes, msraysor November 14, 2012 - 7:02pm Famu is host to a plethora of women and men with their own unique style. This diversity can be seen with a simple walk on the set during Set Friday. There, you can get a sense of the wide range of personalities that are alive on this campus. During this time, Just Kinkin It members conducted interviews with fellow rattlers. The questions posed were all in regards to natural hair and how they felt about it. We interview people whose hairstyles range from natural and perms on women, to long locks and low cuts on men, and even the staff. Here is what they had to say. READ MORE
	Is Natural Hair Just a Fad? By msraysor November 13, 2012 - 7:54pm In 2010, Design Essentials, an Atlanta based hair-care company, commissioned a study in regards to the influx in women opting to wear their natural hair instead of receiving a chemical relaxer. According to Mintel, a consumer spending and market research firm, 36% of women said that they did not chemically relax or straighten their hair in 2011. This figure increased by 10% from the 26% of women saying the same in 2010. Mintel also reported that the purchase of do-it-yourself or “box” relaxer kits decreased by a factor of 17% between 2006 and 2011. READ MORE
	Absence of Band Tests Homecoming Morale By kourtneyrberry November 7, 2012 - 11:25pm The traditions of Florida A&M University’s homecoming are like no other. Streets are filled with food, clothes, and jewelry vendors and alumni come from all over the nation decked out in orange and green; while a week-long list of activities build up excitement amongst students for the big game. However, this year’s festivities will be missing a sacred component that will test the spirit of rattlers young and old. Since November of 2011, the famed ‘Marching 100’ band has been under suspension following an alleged hazing incident that resulted in the death of FAMU student and band drum major, Robert Champion. READ MORE
	What to do during Homecoming Week 2012 By c.seanwilliams November 7, 2012 - 12:00am This week Florida A&M University (FAMU) will hold its annual homecoming celebration. With all of the chaotic exuberance on the hill, one must wonder: “What to do?” The Homecoming Planning committee, who has met every week since June 2012, has planned a successful program for homecoming. Even if you cannot make the daytime events, the night life sure proves to be quite worthy of your attention. Saturday, Nov. 3 was the kickoff of the celebrations with the Rattler 5K run on Sunday, Nov. 4, heralded by the Kick Off Community Worship Service, and Coronation celebrations; and Monday Nov. 5, brought the Spirit and Service Day, then the Comedy and Talent Shows. READ MORE
	Recap: Homecoming 2012 Comedy Show By Renee' Mowatt November 7, 2012 - 12:00am The 2012 FAMU Homecoming celebration has officially begun! Homecoming week kicked off on Saturday, Nov. 3 with the 5K Wellness Run as Rattlers were searching for a relaxing and entertaining environment. The Homecoming Comedy and Talent Show took place on Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. and was filled with nothing less than laughter and stomach pains. Tatiana Siplin, third year health science occupation and wellness student from Ft. Pierce, Fla thought the Comedy and Talent show was exciting. “I had a lot of fun. The crowd interaction was great! The comedy portion was hilarious and the talent was pretty good.” READ MORE
	FAMU HOMECOMING SUPERFEST - Rick Ross x Uncle Luke x Bill Bellamy - NOV 10 By Itopia Mills October 15, 2012 - 7:36pm NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCT 15, 2012 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ghislaine Mendoza Public Relations Specialist 305-975-8396 Ghislaine.mendoza@gmail.com FAMU HOMECOMING SUPERFEST IS TAKING OVER TALLAHASSEE THE BIGGEST BOSS, RICK ROSS, SET TO HEADLINE THE BIGGEST CONCERT PARTY IN NORTH FLORIDA TALLAHASSEE – (Oct. 15, 2012) – The Florida A&M University Office of Student Activities and the Student Government Association, alongside the C.E.O of ClubNet360 – FAMU alumnus – present the FAMU Homecoming SuperFest 2012 Nov. 10 at 10 p.m. inside the Al Lawson Center....
	The Legacy By Renee Mowatt October 7, 2012 - 2:52pm 125 years ago on October 3rd 1887, Florida A&M University was the State Normal College for Colored Students. It began classes with just 2 instructors and 15 students; it was the only co-ed institution in the state of Florida at the time. In 1953 the school went from College to University status and began a curriculum and colleges reconstruction. Between 1953 and 1968 the Schools of Pharmacy, Law, Graduate Studies, and Nursing were created. The FAMU Hospital was created and became operational in 1956; this was the only hospital for blacks within 150 miles of Tallahassee. FAMU then become the first black institution to become a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. During the 1950s and 1960s FAMU students were on the forefront of...
	Michelle Obama Visits Tallahassee By Deidra Washington September 20, 2012 - 9:55pm When people think of Michelle Obama, they recognize her as America’s most fashionable first lady. But, her title and responsibilities go deeper than her image. Not only is she our president’s wife but she is an American citizen. First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to students, families, and locals at the Leon County Civic Center on Monday, September 17, 2012. As the facility became over capacity, the crowd was filled with news media, cell phones snapping shots in the air, and shouts of praise to the First Lady and her husband, the President of the United States. READ MORE