Tallahassee Police Department reminded the community about fines up to $500 for speeding in school zone areas. The TPD sent out a press release last week that expressed a concern about the amount of complaints being received from residents in neighborhoods surrounding schools about speeding. Parents are concerned about their […]
Author: Sylvia Prevalus
Mixed reactions to Thrasher as Florida State president
Tuesday afternoon, Florida State University Board of Trustee's named Sen. John Thrasher the school's new president. This decision has created a major uproar with students and faculty members of Florida State. Students and faculty are concerned with his lack of academic criteria and his stance on political issues, justifying him […]
Florida State picks politician to lead university
By Gary Fineout/AP Florida State University on Tuesday chose powerful state Sen. John Thrasher as its next president despite significant opposition from people on campus who contended he isn't qualified for the post. The FSU board voted 11-2 Tuesday to hire Thrasher over three academics, pushing aside objections from FSU […]
FACES models return to FAMU
Florida A&M’s chapter of Faces Modeling Troupe is back on campus. “This semester we’re back and bringing you a lot of mechanics and a lot of attitude,” current Ms. Faces and information technology student Shaunteria Brown said. “This is our chance to show people what Faces is about.” The chapter […]
As race moves ahead, Charlie Crist vies for FAMU votes
Student leaders of Florida A&M University talked with Charlie Crist, former governor of Florida, Tuesday about education. Crist, who is a Florida gubernatorial candidate, will face off against Gov. Rick Scott in November’s general election. He was pitching his plans for education to students and vying for their votes. D.A. […]
FAMU turns Young Hall into women’s dorm
Florida A&M's Young Hall, recognized as a male-only dorm, has now become an all-woman dorm to house the large numbers of women students to campus. The university closed four women's dorms closed the Palmetto North Apartment Complex in the last 12 months. The university traded more than 300 beds between […]
Anti-hazing week continues until Friday
Florida A&M's Anti-Hazing Week will bring discussions and a symposium to the campus aimed at ending the practice. National Hazing Prevention Week, which is celebrated by thousands of colleges and universities throughout the U.S., ends on Friday. The university will host a forum on Wednesday and a symposium about Greek […]
After summer of uncertainty, golf, tennis teams in full swing this fall
Florida A&M's men’s golf and tennis teams had been suspended in June due to financial issues. After the teams worked to raise money and pay their costs, the university's athletic department lifted the suspensions. That was early August Golf team caption Anthony Phipps swings at a ball in this Famu […]
Florida Prepaid changes go into effect this month
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 […]
Feature photo: Crist comes to campus
D.A. Robin/The Famuan; 09/23/2014 @ The Quad Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist speaks to reporters Wednesday on the Florida A&M quadrangle after talking to FAMU student leaders. Crist is on the campaign trail and vying to succeed Gov. Rick Scott after elections in November.