Florida A&M University Board of Trustees held a committee meeting the morning of March 8, in the Grand Ballroom discussing important topics such as graduation and retention rates, athletic funding, and funding for new on-campus housing. The BOT also discussed the initiatives on how to increase the Licensure Pass […]
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More guns are coming to public schools
The Florida Legislature and Florida Governor Rick Scott gave the School Boards the authority to determine if school personnel, teachers included, could carry firearms on school property and in classrooms. This determination came after much debate over the wording of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act […]
An unsung service that assists students with accounting, math and writing
Tutorial services in Coleman library have gone a little under the radar since its relocation a year ago, making it difficult for students to take advantage of the services offered. The Undergraduate Student Success Center is offering "after hours" tutorial services in Coleman library in a variety of subjects, […]
FAMU makes fundraising a priority for 2018
SBI Dean and VP of Advancement Dr. Friday-Stroud. On Wednesday, Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees met up to discuss a new plan to increase funds at the university. Many students have felt school funds were a problem for FAMU and now full light is being shed on the idea […]
Historic gas station becomes new place to hang out
Exxon Ad with famous slogan "Happy Motoring" Photo credit: Flickr A historic locally owned south-side business is holding a grand opening today, and it is giving the greater FAMU área a new spot for some cool vibrations. Happy Motoring began generating plenty of buzz before today’s official opening. The bar is […]
Chris King: The progressive entrepreneur running for the Governor of Florida
Chris King, a 39-year-old former lawyer, Winter Park native and business man, is on a quest to govern Florida. King, a third-generation Floridian, Harvard University and University of Florida graduate, and founder of Elevation Financial Group, is laying the foundation to compete for the Governor of Florida. Unlike other […]
Bill would change rules for storage unit owners, customers
Over the hot summer months, students frequently store their belongings as they start their vacation, often using storage units. But in some cases, customers fail to pay their storage bill. This can result in the owners selling the abandoned items at an auction. Na’Porshia Taylor witnessed one of these auctions. […]
Major renovations coming to Rickards High School this summer
The Leon County School Board has agreed to do sweeping renovations to Rickards High School. For what seems like forever the Rickards community has been asking the School Board for some support in trying to get funds to renovate Rickards High School, most of the schools buildings have had […]
TPD and LCSO fire two officials on sexual assault accusations in a week
Within the last week, both Leon County Sheriff’s Office and Tallahassee Police Department have fired officers on sexual harassment allegations. On the night of February 25th, Officer Vincent Crump, whom had only been with TPD for a year, was accused of sexual battery after a traffic stop on Thomasville […]
COPPS still in search of new dean
Photo credit: pharmacy.famu.edu With 10 members present for the Search & Screening Committee, the table was set for meeting number nine in search of a new dean for the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. At approximately 2:45 PM, Dr. Reginald Perry, the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and […]