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 […]
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Teachers denied raises
Sylvester Peck asked his class to describe what his days are like, and a handful of students shouted “busy.” Peck, an art instructor at Florida A&M University Developmental Research School, better known as FAMU DRS, keeps a tight schedule. In addition to teaching third, fourth, fifth and eighth grades […]
Supporters confident in Obama’s plan for financial aid
The federal government plays an important role in higher education. Not surprisingly, the two presidential candidates, President Barack Obama and Gov. Mitt Romney, offered cut-and-dried alternative plans to funding higher education. Obama’s plan was for the government to spend more money to help families pay for education. Romney planned […]
Higher education struggles with budget cuts
Budget cuts have affected the state of Florida in many ways. Higher education has suffered, and institutions have struggled to maintain a satisfactory educational environment and adequate resources. Florida A&M has suffered from loss of faculty, support staff and programs. However, FAMU is not the only state -funded school that […]
QEP to start projects, opening center
Quality Enhancement Program Director Genyne Boston is excited to announce the opening of the Center for Teaching and Learning, which is almost completed. The center will provide teaching and training resources for faculty members. QEP will also start awarding faculty for its accomplishments in the classroom this upcoming spring […]
Language degrees no longer offered, limits students
¿Puede usted leer esto? Many Florida A&M students do not know a foreign language. Last year, the university considered cutting majors that did not have enough graduates, and foreign language was among the first programs to go. According to Rodner Wright, interim provost and vice president of Academic Affairs, […]
Shoppers and workers bear Black Friday madness
It’s 11:30 p.m. and day care owner Lisa Walker prepares for long lines, rushed individuals and chaos. It’s Black Friday- the day that people gather after Thanksgiving to get the best deals and lowest prices on different items from electronics to clothing. “I like to start my shopping at […]
Museum offers fun for children over holiday break
The Mary Brogan Museum is giving parents and children something to look forward to this holiday season. While children are out of school on winter break, parents can enroll them in the holiday camp “All That”. Registration for camp All That began Nov. 1 and is offered to four-year-olds […]
Tallahassee community leaders, students band together for Thanksgiving giveaway
A number of Tallahassee families will get a surprise from Florida A&M, Tallahassee Community College and Tallahassee officials that they can be thankful for. Ray Bellamy, a FAMU academic adviser, organized a meeting with FAMU and TCC administrators, Tallahassee Police Chief Dennis Jones, Sheriff Larry Campbell and several students […]
Rattlers remember Robert Champion
A small group of about 40 people, including members of The Marching 100, came together Monday evening to commemorate Robert Champion’s life and legacy. Nov. 19 marked one year since the death of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion. Champion was beaten to death by his fellow band mates […]