Students gathered in Lee Hall Friday to listen to the electoral commissioner candidates, presidential and vice presidential candidates debate. The electoral commission debate began with Myiah Shows, the current electoral commissioner, and Darryl Gordon as the moderators. Candidates Maya Lewis, Jalisa Brown and T.J. Legacy-Cole answered questions from both the […]
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Students Protest Gov. Scott’s Policies after Convocation
As convocation came to a close and whispers over a “student disruption” swarmed the campus members and supporters of Florida State’s Black Student Union marched toward the eternal flame at Florida A&M. “4, 3, 2, 1! Unity for everyone!” was one of the chants shouted as they met up with […]
Senators debate a 24-hour Coleman
The Robert M. Strozier library will not be the only place to cram for tests much longer. The Florida A&M Student Government Association is moving for a bill to make Coleman Library open 24 hours a week. Bernard Jackson, a third-year jazz studies student from Tampa is sponsoring the bill. […]
Wall Dedication Honors Former Junior College Presidents
The “The Magnificent 12” were honored at a reception held by the Association for Florida Colleges. In 1949, under the leadership of Gov. LeRoy Collins, Florida encouraged local school boards to create junior colleges for African-Americans and the nation’s first was later opened in Pensacola, Fla. In the mid-1960s, […]
Richard Dent Resigns from Board of Trustees
Richard Dent III, vice chair of Florida A&M University Board of Trustees, has resigned after five years of service on the supervisory body. Dent announced his conclusive resignation in an email to Chairman of the Board of Governors, Dean Colson on Friday. After taking a position as CEO and president […]
Brenda Spencer is New Retention Director
With the recent revamping of university personnel, Brenda C. Spencer is bringing hope to FAMU while serving as the new director of retention. She holds herself to a high standard and views serving her alma mater as an honor. Having the opportunity to improve the lives of students is something […]
Florida Budget Cuts Dig into ‘Bright Futures’ for College Students
A new plan to cut Florida’s budget may mean students will have to dig deeper into their pockets to attend college. It raises tuition prices as well as making Bright Futures Scholarships slightly dimmer with higher standards for acceptance and fewer dollars for tuition. According to the Higher Education Committee […]
Champion Parents file Lawsuit against Bus Company
The parents of Robert Champion announced Monday they have filed a lawsuit against the owner of the bus where he was killed in a hazing incident in November. Ray Land, owner of Fabulous Coach Lines, in a Jan. 10 interview said that his staff followed their standard procedures of transporting […]
Champion family files suit against bus line
FAMU Engineering Students Pin Hopes to New Dean
Professor Yaw D. Yeboah has been appointed the dean of the Florida A&M and Florida State College of Engineering. Many students are impressed with his accomplishments and hope Yeboah’s arrival will bring change. FAMU students hope Yeboah will help them feel included instead of as outsiders. According to students from FAMU, […]