Florida parents may want to cash in on the Florida Prepaid College Program. House Bill 851, effective July 1, 2014, allows for families who use the plan to reap new rate reduction benefits. Parents will see a 40 to 50 percent decrease in monthly payment rates. Shannon Colvecchio, public relations […]
Author: Asia Johnson
SGA reveals plans for inauguration trip
The student senate passed legislation Nov. 19 to allot A&S fees to fund a trip to the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. The $53,410.76-trip will send about 95 Florida A&M students to Washington and provide hotel accommodations for the inauguration weekend set for Jan. 18. Sens. Sean Siders,a fourth-year chemistry student […]
SGA funds Florida Classic trip for students
Florida A&M students registered on Thursday to attend the Florida Blue Florida Classic this weekend. The student senate allocated funds on Nov. 5 to provide 204 students with lodging and transportation for the price of a $10.75 game ticket. Students were notified via social media, text and email with […]
Lady Rattlers prepare for new season
Following the most successful season since 1995-96, the Lady Rattlers basketball team wants to bring the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship to Florida A&M. Returning senior Jasmine Grice will be one of the key players this year. Grice, who will be named a team captain, said her goal is […]
Let’s talk about sex-ual assault
It could happen to any of us – at a bar, club, apartment – or maybe even on campus. According to the public crime logs for Florida A&M’s department of public safety, a rape by force occurred the night of Sept. 21 near Lee Hall. When I heard the […]
Can FAMU emerge from the ‘haze’?
When the recent reports surfaced about Torque Dance Team’s alleged hazing during the Labor Day holiday, all I could do was groan. Less than one year after the tragic death of Robert Champion, more students continue risking their lives for their organizations. Florida A&M is slowly shifting from a prestigious […]
Can FAMU emerge from the ‘haze’?
When the recent reports surfaced about Torque Dance Team’s alleged hazing during the Labor Day holiday, all I could do was groan. Less than one year after the tragic death of Robert Champion, more students continue risking their lives for their organizations. Florida A&M is slowly shifting from a prestigious […]