Avery McKnight has invited Dr. Yolanda Bogan to administer a basic LGBT training session at the management seminar that will be held May 4. “That management seminar with all the university administration being present, I’m going to use that as an opportunity to get on their schedules at that time,” […]
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Young And Willing, Teenage Politician Vies to Make History in Tallahassee
Delaitre J. Hollinger hasn’t been out of high school for a year yet. He starts at Tallahassee Community College in a few weeks. But first, the 18-year-old hopes to claim a seat on the city commission. “I plan to get the word out to students on FAMU and FSU campus […]
Chemicals Add New Element to Protection
Some girls carry personal protection; it gives them a sense of security at times when they find themselves in a vulnerable situation. “Mace and taser guns are my protection,” said Maya Davis, a senior psychology student. “I feel protected because I live on my own in Tallahassee and you never […]
Dress Standards to Cinch Up Lax Student Attire
Starting this fall, do-rags, bed slippers and hot pants will not be allowed in class. The Board of Trustees recently agreed to a dress standard for students to promote professionalism: The Millennial FAMUan Dress Standards. Faculty can deny admission to class and other facilities to students who violate the new […]
Homeless support group calls for volunteers
The Tallahassee Homeless Speakers’ Bureau is looking to establish sustainability in the program with volunteers and interns. THSB is a joint project of The Shelter and the National Coalition for the Homeless. The project has been supported by AmeriCorps VISTA. A program of The Shelter, THSB hosts presentations about […]
Florida Officials Talk Security through Diversity
Florida’s mayors, state legislatures, community leaders and other elected officials met Thursday evening in the City Hall to discuss international development fostering a good national security policy. America’s security relies on the stability that only international development-sometimes called “foreign aid”-can provide. Around the country, on television, in print and online, […]
FAMU Shifts Licenses Plate Revenue
After the Florida A&M Foundation voted to change the allocation of money received from FAMU’s novelty license plates, the Board of Trustees voted to go forward with a Five Year Comprehensive Campaign that is on track months later. “The goal currently, as we stated, is a $50 million campaign,” said […]
New FAMU standards tailored to improve lax dress
Next time you plan to wear that do-rag, bead slippers or hot pants to class or a school function, you may be marked absent or not allowed to participate. The Board of Trustees recently applied a dress standard to promote professionalism; The Millennial FAMUan: Dress Standards. “At Florida A&M, […]
Alumni Association to host annual convention
Charlotte, N.C., will host the 2012 Florida A&M University National Alumni Convention: Renew The FAMU in You, May 17-19. The National Alumni Association has arranged a schedule of programs and events to get Rattlers and guests energized. “That weekend we will be taking care of business, dealing with the […]
Parking garage condition closes top level
For almost a month Florida A&M’s 12-year-old, three-story parking garage has had the top level blocked off, causing students to alter their parking habits. “We are anticipating an inspection. There is a hole in the concrete which is probably the result of wear and deterioration,” said John Kirby, assistant […]