The judicial branch of Florida A&M’s Student Government Association wants more responsibility. Associate Chief of the judicial branch Louis Jean-Baptiste questioned Monday the senate’s decision to reduce funding to $2,400, and complained that the judicial branch is overlooked, which in turn, he said, hurts students. Speaking at the student senate’s […]
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Safety forum addresses the issues
The campus is still mourning the loss of drum major Robert Champion along with fielding the recent allegations of hazing by members of organizations that have come forward. Campus officials continue to take actions against hazing by hosting a two-day forum of anti-hazing and safety meetings. Student Government Association […]
The FAMUAN Introduces ‘Your Student Voice’
As the student voice of FAMU, it is the job of The Famuan to allow students share their opinions in an open and free-form way, to speak out about concerns they may have. The Famuan will remain a source for quality news and a source that students can turn to […]
Commission votes to drop utility rates again
Residential customers can expect a 3.5 percent decrease to utility bills, and businesses will experience a decrease of 4 to 4.5 percent, contingent on the size. This brings the percentage to 27 percent below what it was in 2008. The decrease has saved citizens a reported $110 million annually. City […]
FAMU to host voter registration drive
Their goal is to increase the number of registered voters and those who are registered to update their information. Ion Sancho, the Leon County Supervisor of Elections, said that he is coming to FAMU because of its rich history with the civil rights movement and his quest to get more […]
Palmer Goes to Court Jan. 18 to Update City
Like a tale out of a complicated romance novel, two young lovers will share a common day one last time. One will face a judge while the other’s family, friends and former teammates celebrate her death and 21st birthday. On Jan. 18, Starquineshia Palmer and public defender Steven Been will […]
Champion Family Disputes Son was Beaten for Being Gay
The parents of Florida A&M drum major Robert Champion Jr. dispelled Tuesday rumors that their son was hazed because he was gay. They also announced plans to sue bus company Fabulous Coach Lines next week. Champion died after he was allegedly beaten in a ritual called "crossing Bus C," which […]
Hazing Investigation Continues
The Orange County Sheriff office and Florida’s Department of Law Enforcement are continuing the active investigation of drum major Robert Champion’s death. Champion, who died in November, was allegedly hazed and beaten by band members at the Florida Classic in Orlando. The Orange County Medical Examiner’s office quickly ruled the […]
Gov. Scott Touts ‘Lean and Effective’ Administration
Florida Gov. Rick Scott gave his second State of the State address Tuesday to a packed House chamber, coinciding with the start of Florida Session which began two months early this year. Scott addressed Florida citizens and Legislators, citing the issues that were the topics of the 2011 session; education, […]
FAMU Students March to Florida Capitol
Pumped with the energy of last semester’s march to the governor’s mansion, students came together again to rally to the Capitol. Rallying against the voter suppression and cuts to education, students were ready. Ciara Taylor, creator of activist group Grand Theft Education, was filled with excitement to see those that came […]