Construction to the new athletic complex at Florida A&M’s Developmental Research School resumes after months of delay. The FAMUAN reported earlier that construction to FAMU DRS was stopped last year due to a lack of funding, resulting in 30 vacant lots for several months. Ira Reynolds, FAMU DRS’ athletic director […]
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FAMU Superintendent Search Continues
Florida A&M Developmental Research School is nearing the end of its search for a superintendent. Four candidates are left standing after going through a seven-month selection process. Beginning last September, candidates submitted their application and began the process. Search Committee Chairwoman Gwendolyn Trotter explained that the applicants went through an […]
FAMU Students: Get Your Say on Restructuring before It’s Too Late
Time is running out for Florida A&M students to comment on President James Ammons’ restructuring proposal. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and other stakeholders have until 5 p.m. Friday to send comments and concerns regarding Ammons’ plan to reshape Florida A&M University by closing or merging low productivity programs and trimming […]
Weekend Robberies Have Little Effect on FAMU Students
Despite having two robberies on campus in one weekend, many students are not fazed by the spike in criminal activity. And while robberies are serious, theft still predominates. Senior computer engineering student Trenton Johnson was not surprised when he received a text message about the robberies. “I’m not really shocked […]
Floridians Contest Gov. Scott’s Decisions
On a cold, rainy Tuesday morning, hundreds of students and workers took to the state capitol complex voicing their disapproval of Gov. Rick Scott and recent legislative actions. Students and citizens from different backgrounds and political affiliations stood together. “I refuse to be silent while this legislature wants […]
Dorothy Inman Johnson: A Trailblazer for Black Women in Tallahassee
The scent of homemade fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, ribs and a host of other “soul foods” is what second-year broadcast student Evan Miles associates with her fondest memories of her grandmother. For the rest of Tallahassee, however, the moment most ingrained in their memories is when Dorothy Inman Johnson […]
Budget Cuts Threaten Florida State Projects
A tight state budget will the advancement of Florida State’s Center for Asian Art, and other proposed university projects, according to local university officials. “The University has requested a matching appropriation through the Courtelis Matching Gift Program equal to the amount that was donated,” said Mark Bertolami, the director of […]
SGA Wants to Improve Transportation for Florida A&M
The Student Government Association is revving its engine about making improvements on the transportation system at Florida A&M. Breyon Love, a third-year accounting student and vice president of SGA, had a lot to say about improving The Venom, FAMU’s transportation system powered by StarMetro. “We are looking into the possibility […]
FAMU Student Stable after Shooting
A Florida A&M student was shot late Sunday night on campus, according to university police. The student was shot near Palmetto South apartments around 11:30 p.m. or 12 a.m. Sunday night, said Lt. Angela Kirkland of the FAMU Department of Public Safety. Kirkland said she was unable to release any […]
Domino Effect
Board of Education chairman T. Willard Fair announced his resignation just one day after Florida education commissioner Eric Smith quit. Smith was hired to the State Board of Education in 2007, a time when Florida schools ranked 31st on the Quality Counts report by “Education Week.” As he leaves the […]