Students who live off-campus and use the Star Metro Transit System often encounter problems due to various reasons. According to President James Ammons, the 2010-2011 school year had the largest student enrollment in history, which means more students are forced to live off campus. “Getting to school is an everyday […]
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Veterans honored in parade
Citizens of Tallahassee gathered to honor retired and active veterans Thursday morning. The sidewalks and streets were filled with people from all ages for the annual Veterans Day parade. “This parade was to honor all veterans who are active and retired,” said Jan Carey, participation chairman for the parade. The […]
Environmentally conscious students host conference
The FAMU College of Law and the FAMU Center for Environmental Equity and Justice have joined forces in the fight for environmental justice. The two are hosting “New Directions in Environmental Justice: An Environmental Law and Justice Symposium,” Thursday and Friday in Orlando. “The partnership evolved from our mutual […]
Telfair and Nixon convicted on all counts in embezzlement trial
Two former officials accused of embezzling federal money were convicted on all counts in trial. Former president of Florida A&M’s Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce, Robert Nixon, and former Federal Credit Union President Eugene Telfair were found guilty Nov. 12. Each were indicted in July 2010 on […]
Day three of Telfair-Nixon trial
Day three of the Telfair-Nixon trial began this morning at 8:30 p.m. After the jury was brought in the Government began calling its witnesses. The first was Stephany Fall. Fall works as the Purchasing Director for FAMU and was questioned on her job and if she recognized a piece […]
Henry Lewis named Florida Memorial University president
Henry Lewis has been named Florida Memorial College president after a national search that drew three finalists. Lewis, an alumnus at Florida A&M University, served as dean at FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals sciences for 15 years. According to a press release from FMU, Lewis was announced president Nov. […]
Debate on students being elected for escorts
Should students be able to elect escorts for the royal court? That question caused a heated discussion during Monday night's Student Senate meeting. Trenton Kirksey, 20, a junior music student from Houston, proposed the bill. If passed, it will be an amendment to the constitution. Kirksey said the current system works fine […]
Henry James: soldier, mentor, and friend.
The sound of gunshots ring throughout the office – the violent noise piercing and the clanging of empty shells as clear as crystal. But Henry James Jr. doesn’t flinch, not even an inch. Six months ago, this may have been a cause for alarm, but these aren’t real bullets, and […]
Trial began Monday for FAMU credit union scandal
Today, opening statements began at the U.S. federal District Courts for the trial of Eugene Telfair and Robert Nixon, both facing charges of two counts of embezzlement and conspiracy. After the jury was sworn in and Judge Robert Hinkle gave a briefing on how the trial would precede the […]
FAMU credit union trial continues
Prosecutors are expected to rest their case today in the trial of two former officials accused of embezzling federal money in the program administered by Florida A&M. Assistant U.S. Attorney Karen Rhew-Miller said she will question three more witness and should rest her case sometime around noon today. On Tuesday […]