Florida’s minority graduating seniors topped the nation in SAT scores, according to a recent study released by the College Board. Scores improved in each subsection, which includes critical reading, mathematics and writing. Florida’s Hispanics outperformed all other minorities nationwide. Average scores for Hispanic students in critical reading are 29 […]
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Diabetes foundation host fair during football game
Children from middle school to high school lined up Saturday on the Set of Florida A&M’s Campus for a parade to cure diabetes. The event was hosted by the Prince Hall Shriners Foundation Diabetes Initiative For the fourth year, Shriners dedicated a weekend of events that consisted of a […]
Programs recruit during preview
Prospective students and parents visited Florida A&M for Fall Preview to learn more about the programs offered at the university this weekend. For many students, the preview is the moment they realize they have found their home for the next few years. Annalise Anise, a pharmacy student, attended […]
National Health Week continues with seminar
National Health Week entered its third day Wednesday with a breast cancer seminar, Bold and Breastless. Breast cancer survivor Shondia McFadden-Sabari shared her story on her battle with cancer. On Dec. 23, 2010, McFadden-Sabari was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 36. The Atlanta native was nervous when she discovered […]
Advisers pinpoint university’s advantages to TCC students
Florida A&M advisers informed students from Tallahassee Community College about the advantages FAMU has to offer Wednesday. Brenda C. Spencer, director of retention for FAMU, expressed how informative the event could be. Spencer wanted students to become knowledgeable and advisers from both schools to build a connection. “We are […]
FAMU hosts second presidential debate
Florida A&M students watched as President Barack Obama came out swinging at Tuesday night’s second presidential debate. About 100 students gathered for the live stream of the debate. The watch party was co-sponsored by Progressive Black Men Inc., Dream Defenders, Black Youth Vote, Student Government Association, Feminist Majority and […]
Amendment 4 could provide tax breaks
With the housing market growing slowly, Amendment 4 adds possible tax breaks for first-time homebuyers, small businesses and owners of rentals and second homes. At the same time, passage of this bill could mean higher taxes for Florida residents and massive cuts to local government. The 700-hundred word proposal […]
Florida amendment for disabled veteran relief proposed
Florida wants to become the most veteran-friendly state in America. The revisal of the Second Amendment to the Florida constitution and a passing vote Nov. 6 would grant that wish. The proposal would give disabled veterans who were not Florida residents at the time of active duty a homestead property […]
Campus event seeks to educate voters about sample ballot
The “Know Your Ballot” forum, hosted by the Juvenile Justice Club along with the Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Inc., invited local politicians and representatives of coalitions to inform students of amendment changes to the ballot. Erika Christopher, a graduate public administration student from Jacksonville, is the […]
Health week creates awareness
Students will be lining up all week to receive free HIV tests and flu shots in the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center for National Health Education Week. The event is held during the third week of October, orchestrated by the School of Allied Health. The event focuses on […]