Cecka Rose Green, alumna of Florida A&M,helped raise $10,000 for her alma mater in two days. She created a campaign called the FAMU 10 for $10 challenge that she said would benefit the university into the future. The challenge itself is similar to the ALS bucket challenge, and it requires […]
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Police to crack down on school zone speeding
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 […]
Student senate urges Rattlers to vote
The director of student lobbying addressed the student senate Monday regarding the Rattlers strike initiative to get more students registered to vote. Jeremy Dixon said the senate is trying to “get FAMU where it used to be.” The FAMU Strike Voter Coalition is focusing on getting every student on campus […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Chick-Fil-Late?
Florida A&M's food management company is preparing to bring a Chick-Fil-A-branded restaurant to campus. Students are anxiously awaiting its arrival, and some are already planning how they will spend their lunch money. The restaurant is scheduled to open in the second week of October. Director of Business and Auxiliary at […]